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This 164-page Beyer-Peacock Catalogue was published in about 1947/48 and details (specifications & photos) Garratt locomotives supplied to over 60 railway systems around the world, from 2ft gauge to 5ft 6in gauge. South Africa is particularly well covered (3 types of NG locos & 6 examples of 3' 6" Garratts). Classes GL, GM & GEA are dealt with in additional detail, the GEA taking up 8 pages, with 8 action photos, including line profile diagrams, of these locomotives during trials on the Mossel Bay-Oudtshoorn section and the Natal North coast.. This is a very rare volume in 2014.
The book is complete and clean but obviously used. However, the front cover has come loose and the spine strip is missing. It would be well worthwhile having the cover & spine repaired professionally. Mass 960g. P&P in SA R45.00