On Track: The Making of Westrail 1950-1976 by Fred Affleck

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Wear to book corners and edges.

On Track is the fascinating and instructive story of the modern development of Westrail, the Western Australian Government Railways. It is a well-researched and documented account of the rehabilitation, development, operation and management of Westrail in the critical years from 1950 to 1976.

This period of Westrail's history embraces an era of tremendous growth and change in the railway system. It includes the conversion from steam to diesel power, the great standard gauge project on the line linking Perth with the East and the immense growth in wheat, iron ore and other mineral traffic.

A chapter is included on the former Midland Railway Company of Western Australia, which until 1964 was Australia's foremost privately owned general carrier railway. (back cover)