About this Book

This book describes the diesel and electric locomotives used on the main line and export mineral railways in Australia, as well as the preserved steam locomotives used on preserved lines and on main lines. The diesel locomotives are listed according to the type of diesel engine and arranged to show the development of a particular type of locomotive, with entries progressing from lower power to higher power units. This layout shows the similarity of types used on different systems, particularly in the area of Australia's state government railways. The electric locomotives are grouped by system in chronological order and steam locomotives are organized by wheel arrangement, since this brings together similar locomotives from different systems. The book's illustrations show the distinctive features of the locomotives for ease of identification. ***Superbly illustrated with a color photograph of each locomotive....'An Australian Locomotive Guide', is an especially recommended addition to academic, community and personal Railroading Studies reference collections. - The Midwest Book Review, Wisconsin Bookwatch, The Railroading Shelf, July 2013