Description
Step back in time with Whistles Through The Tall Timber, a beautifully produced Victorian timber railways book by acclaimed author Nick Anchen. This captivating volume explores the Warburton, Powelltown, and Noojee rail history, bringing to life the era when steam and sweat powered the extraction of tall timber from the rugged mountain ranges east of Melbourne, a prime example of steam timber transport in Australia.
At 264 full-colour pages, this hardcover landscape-format book features 260 stunning photographs — many previously unpublished — that showcase the railways, timber tramways, and the workers who made it all happen. Through vivid memoirs and rare images, Anchen paints a compelling portrait of an industry that shaped regional Victoria and left a lasting legacy.
Printed on premium art paper with gloss-varnished photographs, Whistles Through The Tall Timber is more than a historical record — it’s a visual journey through one of Australia’s most fascinating railway and timber eras. Whether you’re a railway enthusiast, local historian, or simply intrigued by Australia’s industrial past, this is a must-have addition to your collection.
Key Features:
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Hardcover, 264 pages, full colour
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260 rare and historic photographs
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Premium art paper with gloss varnish
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Landscape format: 296 mm x 242 mm
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Published November 2023 by Sierra Publishing
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ISBN: 9780648811046
