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In Search of the Narrow Gauge by Bob Whetham Soft cover
In Search of the Narrow Gauge by Bob Whetham soft cover
In Search of the Narrow Gauge
Bob Whetham
Soft Cover
116 Pages
Copyright 1996
Contents
Acknowledgements4
Preface5
Neither Gringos nor Cameras are Common
FERROCARRIL LIMALURIN7
E C. DEL SANTA13
Smoke Signals
HACIENDA CAYALTI RAILWAY21
A DAY OUT AND AROUND OVIEDO27
EL SALVADOR AND THE GUATEMALA CONNECTION33
Narrow Gauge or Miniature?
THE FAIRBOURNE RAILWAY43
From Bumba to Buta
JUNGLE VAGABONDS IN ZAIRE49
STALKING 24-INCH-GAUGE GARRATTS59
Winter Months Only
THE ATLAS MINE RAILWAY65
Proof of Citizenship Required
THE WHITE PASS AND YUKON ROUTE69
A Classic Roadside Tram
THE FUTWAH-ISLAMPUR LIGHT RAILWAY77
THE FOREST BUREAU AND ITS ELEPHANT TRUNK 0-8-0s82
Of Metre Gauge and Mosques
THE RAJ IN PAKISTAN89
BOLIVIAN FERROBUSES RUN ON BOLIVIAN TIME97
STRANDED IN PATAGONIA107
Bibliography 116
Narrow Gauge Railways . . .
Faraway places, fascinating people, enchanting, diminutive locomotives, twisting, winding tracks . . .
Bob Whetham knew that the narrow gauge world was disappearing and he determined to ride the survivors before they faded away forever.
Armed with camera, unflappable good humour, and infectious charm that bridged the miles, Bob Whetham searched the world for the last narrow gauge railways.
Rumours, old reports or perhaps a photo led him to Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Patagonia in Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Zaire, South Africa, India, Pakistan, China's Jilin Province, Wales, Alaska, the Yukon and the Canadian Prairies.
From high mountain passes and twisting switchbacks to tropical jungles and desert plains, this is outstanding railroad adventure coupled with a stunning gallery of wonderful photographs.
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