Description
Launceston Municipal Transport – 1911 to 1955 is the definitive record of a unique period in Tasmanian urban transit. This richly illustrated Launceston municipal transport history book explores over four decades of trams and buses operated by the City of Launceston. Written by Ian G. Cooper, it presents around 170 pages of in-depth history, rare photographs, and archival maps.
Transport enthusiasts, collectors, and local historians alike will appreciate the detailed account of Launceston’s tramway system from its launch in 1911 through to the end of municipal operation in 1955. With comprehensive coverage of infrastructure, rolling stock, and route development, this publication stands as a key resource for anyone interested in Tasmanian municipal transport history.
The book features vintage Tasmanian transport illustrations, black-and-white photography, and historic planning material. It traces the gradual shift from trams to buses and offers a broader view of municipal transport in Australia, making it especially valuable to those studying regional transit systems.
As a carefully compiled Launceston municipal transport history book, this title is both visually engaging and historically authoritative—an essential addition to any transport or local history collection.
