The Sunset of Steam ~ Dennis Moore

The Sunset of Steam ~ Dennis Moore

Large (roughly A4 size) hard cover with dust jacket
Very slight shelf-wear evident on corners and the small tear on front of cover.
Generally excellent condition 

A large-format hardcover tribute to the final years of steam locomotives in South Africa, published in 1990 by Chris van Rensburg Publications. Measuring approximately 248 × 325 mm, this landscape-format edition features 160 pages of full-colour photographs, many full-page, accompanied by reflective commentary that captures the emotional and historical significance of steams decline

The book documents not just the machines, but the passion they inspiredamong South African railway workers, international enthusiasts, and photographers drawn to the countrys dramatic scenery and enduring steam culture. Moores narrative acknowledges the sorrow and protest that accompanied the phasing out of steam, framing these locomotives as more than mechanical marvels: as living entities that harmonized with the land in a way few technologies ever have.