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Keith Chester
Otto Steinbeis, the exploitation of Bosnia’s forest wealth and the quest for a railway to Dalmatia.
The 760mm gauge Steinbeisbahn was the largest system of forestry railways under a single management in Europe and also a full-blown narrow gauge railway offering Austria’s sole rail connection with its crownland Dalmatia. To cope with the heavy loads over steep grades, it operated a fascinating range of Mallet and conventional locomotives.
In his well-known lucid style, Keith Chester explains the difficulties in establishing the system, the impact of the Great War and the ultimate decline. He also traces the development of forestry railways in Central Europe, particularly in Bosnia, which had the greatest number. The 424-page hardbound book is illustrated with nearly 500 photographs, drawings and specially prepared maps.
Available end of December.
Artikelnummer:978-91-7266-210-0
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