{"product_id":"memories-of-steam-on-the-north-island-main-trunk-by-j-a-murphy","title":"MEMORIES OF STEAM: On the North Island Main Trunk by J.A. Murphy","description":"\u003cp\u003eMEMORIES OF STEAM: On the North Island Main Trunk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby J.A. Murphy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eFormat: medium softcover, stapled\u003cbr\u003ePublished: J. A. Murphy 1976, 1st edition\u003cbr\u003eSize (mm): 230 w x 230 h x 5 d\u003cbr\u003ePages: no pagination\u003cbr\u003eSKU: A4\/2503\/0285\/O812\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003eNew Zealand rail history with an emphasis is on the 1950's and early 1960's when steam haulage reached its peak, just as the diesel invasion took place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe railway between Auckland and Wellington is New Zealand's biggest main line. It passes through rugged country, with steep grades, frequent curves, and tall viaducts. Steam locomotives were the biggest in service and worked the hardest. The pages that follow depict the steam power which hauled all the traffic on the Main Trunk for nearly half a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with monochrome images. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eImmaculate, near new with only light wear on rear cover and page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMAGES\u003cbr\u003eAre of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003eScarce\u003cbr\u003eSee our other listings on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55450897285412,"sku":"A4\/2503\/0285\/O812","price":49.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/3841316438009178449.jpg?v=1792448860","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/memories-of-steam-on-the-north-island-main-trunk-by-j-a-murphy","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}