Black Smoke, Blue Mountains: The Great Zig Zag Railway – James Bentley

Author: James Bentley
Illustrator: Phil Belbin
Publisher: Robert Brown & Associates
Date: 1988
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Pages: 176 pages
ISBN: 0949267589
Condition: Very Good – Light wear to dust jacket and shelf wear to base of boards. Bookplate inside cover with no name. Internally near fine.

Overview:
A richly illustrated and thoroughly researched history of the iconic Zig Zag Railway in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. James Bentley traces the railway’s origins, engineering feats, and cultural significance, supported by the detailed artwork of Phil Belbin. Includes historical photographs, facsimiles, and colour illustrations.

Why You'll Love It:
A must-have for railway enthusiasts and lovers of Australian industrial history. This beautifully presented book combines historical narrative, technical insight, and visual storytelling, celebrating one of Australia's most remarkable rail engineering achievements.

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