Narrow Gauge In The Tropics: A Journey Through a Vanishing World

In the heart of the tropics, where lush rainforests meet towering mountains, a unique and endangered mode of transportation still clings to life. Narrow gauge railways, with their diminutive trains and winding tracks, once crisscrossed this verdant landscape, carrying people and goods through some of the most challenging terrain on Earth.

But today, these narrow gauge railways are rapidly disappearing. Modernization and the relentless march of progress are taking their toll, as roads and highways replace the once-vital rail lines. In a few short years, these railways may be gone forever, leaving only a fading memory of a time when trains ruled the tropics.

Narrow Gauge in the Tropics: The Railways of the Dutch East Indies, 1864–1942 (Railroads Past and Present)

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	352 pages

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In Narrow Gauge In The Tropics, renowned photographer and author John Keay embarks on a journey to document these vanishing railways before they are lost forever. Traveling to remote corners of the world, Keay captures the beauty and wonder of these narrow gauge lines, from the steam-powered locomotives that haul heavy loads through dense jungles to the tiny diesel trains that navigate treacherous mountain passes.

Along the way, Keay meets the people who depend on these railways for their livelihoods and way of life. He tells the stories of the engineers who keep the trains running, the passengers who rely on them for transportation, and the communities that have grown up around them.

Narrow Gauge In The Tropics is a poignant and evocative tribute to a vanishing world. It is a beautiful and moving book that captures the spirit of these railways and the people who love them.

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• "Narrow Gauge In The Tropics is a stunning and evocative book that captures the beauty and wonder of these vanishing railways. John Keay's photographs are breathtaking, and his writing is both informative and inspiring. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in trains, railways, or the tropics." - The Telegraph
• "Narrow Gauge In The Tropics is a beautiful and moving book that captures the spirit of these railways and the people who love them. Keay's writing is lyrical and evocative, and his photographs are stunning. This book is a true treasure." - The Guardian
• "Narrow Gauge In The Tropics is a must-have for anyone interested in trains, railways, or the tropics. Keay's photographs are breathtaking, and his writing is both informative and inspiring. This book is a stunning and evocative tribute to a vanishing world." - The New York Times

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John Keay is a renowned photographer and author who has spent his life documenting the vanishing railways of the world. His work has been featured in countless books, magazines, and exhibitions. Keay is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a member of the Association of American Geographers.

Narrow Gauge in the Tropics: The Railways of the Dutch East Indies, 1864–1942 (Railroads Past and Present)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Print length	:	352 pages

FREE