2-foot cane tramways in Queensland - new book

["Andrew Robson" <ajrobson@gil.com.au>]

To all fellow train fans and loco fanatics.

In a period of approximately 22 weeks from June to November each year,
Queensland cane growers harvest around 35,000,000 tonnes of cane.  Almost
all of this cut cane is transported along a part of the 2,000 kilometres of
2-foot gauge cane tramways to sugar mills and refineries, where it is used
to produce around 5,000,000 tonnes of molasses, treacle and various types of
crystalline sugar.

My friend Andrew Roberts is a driver’s assistant at Farleigh Sugar Mill, and
wrote a book about the cane tramways and the engines used to haul the cane.
He does not have Internet access, so I am helping him to publicize the book.
I regularly visit each of the 23 mills and I am happy to answer any
questions you might have via email, but please send all orders with payment
directly to the author via snail-mail to the address listed below.


Best wishes
Andrew Robson
Brisbane, Australia
ajrobson@gil.com.au
5 July 1998


“Wheels in Motion”

Available Now

This comprehensive book is the product of hours of extensive research,
containing information and history of 23 sugar mills still operating
throughout Queensland and currently using the cane tramway system to haul
cane using 2-foot gauge engines.

“Wheels in Motion” present the histories and maps of operation for each of
the mills as well as 17 in-depth, sometimes amusing stories from drivers,
fitters, cane inspectors etc. who worked on steam engines – some seeing the
conversion to diesel.

Containing over 150 pages of fascinating reading accompanied by over 170
photos, including many of the better known engines such as the Hudswell
Clarke’s, Perry’s and Bundaberg Fowlers, depicted in full colour.  The
diesels shown include the Clyde, Comeng, Baldwin, ex QR DH (#), and ex NSW
73 class (*).

Also listed throughout “Wheels in Motion” are various contacts for all 23
mills, containing relevant information regarding mill tours and a range of
products and souvenirs available.

This comprehensive book is a must for all steam and diesel enthusiasts, and
those involved with the Sugar Cane Industry.

Limited Edition Print Run.

Order your copy today to avoid disappointment.

Send check or money order to:

Andrew Roberts
C/- Eton Post Office Qld 4741
AUSTRALIA

Telephone: (+61) 749541206

Prices (including Airmail):

USA  A$56.45 per copy
UK and Europe A$59.45 per copy
New Zealand  A$48.45 per copy

Prices for larger orders available on request.

# = originally operated by Queensland State Rail on 3-foot six inch gauge
mainlines, many of these locos have been refurbished and converted to 2-foot
gauge for use on cane tramways.

* - originally operated by NSW State Rail on 4-foot eight and ½ inch gauge
mainlines, many of these locos have been refurbished and converted to 3-foot
six inch or 2-foot gauge for use on cane tramways.

152 pages, paperback, A4, gloss covers, 17 colour and 170 black & white
photos.  National Library of Australia. ISBN No. 0-646-35110-9
Written, produced and published by Andrew Roberts.