AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY DISASTERS

First published in 1994, this copiously illustrated second edition provides information about nearly 100 accidents on Australian railways from the 1870s to the 1990s. Describes events leading up to and following the accidents and discusses their probable causes as well as giving details of each accident. The author’s other publications include ‘Coals to Hexham’, ‘Mile End’s Steam Finale’ and ‘Shed Side on Merseyside’.