Anatomy of an X Class locomotive

Now available, a comprehensive look at South Australia’s early pioneering locomotive. Over 110 pages, outlying its history, design origins, and piece-by-piece look at how the engine is put together. Combined with never-before-seen photos, provides a wider understanding of how 18th-century technology operated in a newly developing country. Also shown, is the longest surviving engine X49, transferred to Western Australia in 1897, its nearest surviving relative, and a live miniature operating in Adelaide.

The cost is $60 plus postage and handling. Email the author, John Brougham at: BaldwinX51@outlook.com and we will forward a signed copy to you.