{"product_id":"the-mount-somers-tramway-1886-1943-by-i-d-maffey-1971","title":"THE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943 by I.D. Maffey 1971","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY 1886-1943\u003cbr\u003e\nby I. D. Maffey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: small hardcover with dust jacket\u003cbr\u003e\nPublished: NZ Railway \u0026amp; Locomotive Society 1971, 1st edition\u003cbr\u003e\nSize (mm): 155 w x 235 h x 15 d\u003cbr\u003e\nPages: 114\u003cbr\u003e\nSKU: A5\/2407\/0266\/U308\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\nAn interesting, and now scarce, chapter in New Zealand's rail history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis narrow gauge tramway was eight miles of track, with inclines, linking a coalmine with a Government branch line at Mount Somers. Line later widened to standard gauge. During its 50 years of operation the rail carried other mineral freights and commodities. However, the mineral riches expected never fully eventuated and this example of local initiative faced dwindling demand and was eventually closed.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with monochrome images and maps, illustrated end papers.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\nNear new with light wear\/spine fading on dust jacket, otherwise new, no stamps or inscriptions. Images depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003e\nScarce\u003cbr\u003e\nSee our other listings on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55450916028708,"sku":null,"price":79.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/117581.jpg?v=1784142270","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/the-mount-somers-tramway-1886-1943-by-i-d-maffey-1971","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}