Description
The Steam: Gone But Not Forgotten book is a remarkable photographic record of Australia’s final years of steam. Captured by photographer Graham Palmer between 1964 and 1969, it presents the steam locomotives of New South Wales in their twilight era. More than a nostalgic look back, it documents the infrastructure, atmosphere, and community connection that defined this period of Australian steam locomotive history.
Each image in Steam: Gone But Not Forgotten reflects Graham Palmer’s technical mastery and artistic eye. Printed on premium 150 gsm silk-art paper, the monochrome photographs showcase deep contrast and detail. Moreover, the book captures the 24-hour life of steam—its grime, its beauty, and its rhythm within the railway towns of the Riverina and Central West.
Palmer’s lifelong passion for trains began in childhood and developed into an extraordinary photographic journey. Encouraged later by friends Robert and Bruce Wheatley, he published his collection to preserve the story of steam for future generations. Although Graham passed away in 2024, this book stands as both an artistic achievement and a tribute to his dedication to Australia’s railway heritage.
Key Features & Specifications
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Hardcover, printed on 150 gsm silk-art paper for exceptional image quality.
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Black-and-white photography with rich tonal range.
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Focus on steam railways of New South Wales, 1964–1969.
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ISBN/SKU: 9780992320607
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A visual and historical tribute to Australia’s steam era.
The Steam: Gone But Not Forgotten book offers more than photographs—it captures the emotion and artistry of steam in its final years. Furthermore, it highlights the human stories and industrial landscapes intertwined with the end of an era. For railway historians, photographers, and anyone drawn to Australia’s rail transport heritage, this volume is both educational and evocative. For similar exhibitions of steam era photography, the Railway Portraits series vividly showcases the NSW railway days of the 1960’s.
