Man of Steam: E.E. Lucy – A Gentleman Engineer in the Great Days of the Iron Horse by David Burke (1986, Hardcover)

Author: David Burke
Publisher: Iron Horse Press in association with Australian Railway Historical Society (NSW Division) and NSW Rail Transport Museum
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 280 pages
ISBN: 0958834008 / 9780958834001
Language: English
Condition: Very Good – light wear to dust jacket; minor shelf wear to base of boards.

Description
This detailed biography of E.E. (Ernest Edward) Lucy—chief mechanical engineer of the NSW Government Railways—offers an in-depth portrait of one of Australia’s most influential railway engineers. Spanning Lucy’s early life through his pivotal role in shaping New South Wales' steam locomotive development, David Burke's richly illustrated account sheds light on a transformative era in Australian transport. Published in collaboration with the Australian Railway Historical Society and the NSW Rail Transport Museum, this volume includes rare photographs, technical insights, and personal anecdotes that capture the grandeur of the steam age.

Why You’ll Love It
A must-have for railway historians and steam enthusiasts, this book celebrates both the engineering brilliance and personal integrity of a man who helped power Australia's golden era of rail. Beautifully presented and thoroughly researched, it’s an essential addition to any rail heritage collection.