Description

Immerse yourself in compelling Tasmania trolley bus history with Ian G. Cooper’s definitive visual and historical survey, Tasmania’s Trolley Buses. This exceptional volume spans 208 pages, richly layered with 243 engaging photographs—137 in vibrant colour—that bring the bygone trolleybus era of Hobart and Launceston vividly to life.

Explore the nuanced evolution of Tasmania’s trolleybus systems, from early proposals through to operations and street-level scenes. Cooper’s narrative is enhanced by first-time-published images and meticulously crafted captions that anchor each photograph in time and place, offering readers an immersive glimpse into the Tasmanian trolleybus systems of the mid-20th century.

Key Highlights:

• 208 comprehensive pages capturing the essence of Tasmania trolley buses history

• 243 historic photographs, including 137 stunning colour images of Hobart and Launceston streetscapes

• In-depth portrayal of Hobart trolley buses history and Launceston trolley buses systems

• Detailed captions and visual storytelling that breathe life into Tasmania’s urban transport past

• A must-have for historians, transport enthusiasts, and admirers of historic trolley bus photographs

From the routes along Hobart’s arteries to the scenic corridors of Launceston, Tasmania’s Trolley Buses offers a nostalgic, scholarly tribute to Tasmania’s ring of electric public transport. Whether you’re archiving Tasmania’s transport legacy or simply fascinated by urban transit heritage, this volume is both informative and visually absorbing.

Transit Australia Publishing.