Description
The Last Light book offers a visually compelling farewell to the great era of steam locomotives. With 168 pages of full-colour imagery, the volume captures steam in motion, light, smoke and landscape with exceptional clarity and artistry. Produced by the renowned team at CADECO, it presents work from photographers Malcolm Holdsworth, Robert Kingsford-Smith and George Bambery, with supporting sections by Paul Hogan, Pete Skelton, John Gaydon, Graeme Hind, Mike Tyack and Mark Lanham.
Each image has been selected for its compositional strength, atmospheric depth and historical resonance. Moreover, the book spans both Australian lines and international steam events, inviting readers on a journey across continents and rails. Printed in a large format with vivid colours, Last Light book blends technical precision with emotional storytelling.
Key Features & Specifications
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Hardcover, full-colour photographic volume.
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ISBN/SKU: 9780994559067.
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168 pages of large-format images of steam locomotives and heritage scenes.
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Focus on Australian and international steam railways, captured by leading photographers.
The Last Light book is more than a catalogue—it’s a photographic celebration of steam’s last great era. It conveys the drama, the motion, the infrastructure and the passion that surrounded steam rail travel. Whether you’re a rail historian, photography aficionado or simply drawn to industrial nostalgia, this book delivers both beauty and depth.
