a co-production between the South American specialist Donald Binns and the Chilean railway historian Harold A Middleton. Here is

the story of the least well-known of the major Chilean nitrate railways which operated for nearly a century in the challenging terrain

of Taltal which yielded nitrates, gold and other minerals. A diverse range of British-built tank engines from Nasmyth Wilson, Dübs,

Vulcan Foundry, North British Locomotive and Beyer Peacock handled all operations until a series of Kitson Meyers arrived. This

original equipment was later supplemented by a bewildering array of second-hand steam power which was to last until closure in the

1970s which became the final chapter of Kitson Meyer operations in the world. The nitrate industry and oficina railways that supplied

the nitrate are also discussed. In the usual Trackside style including many previously unpublished historic images and maps,

together with rare classic action photography by A. E. “Dusty” Durrant and Roy Christian. Taltal was little visited by outsiders and

compiling this book has involved considerable research of archives in Europe and in Chile where little has been published before.

Produced on glossy art paper in our standard large format, the book has 64 pages and 85 images together with maps, diagrams

and rosters. Retail prices are £12.50 limpback, and £16.95 hardback, but pre-paid orders are invited if

ordered before the 10th October 2010 with a special discount of £2.00 per copy as below.

Delivery will be at the beginning of September 2010.