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Southern Cross Engines An Illustrated History of Toowoomba Foundry's Steam, Internal-Combustion and Windmill Engines by Rob Laurent

For 74 years Australia's Toowoomba Foundry produced a range of steam, petrol, kerosene and diesel engines. Each bore the name Southern Cross.

From the simple 1½ hp Farm Pump to 100-ton locomotives, the Southern Cross reputation for ruggedness and reliability was known across the globe.

In Southern Cross Engines Rob Laurent traces the origins of this famous marque back to a primitive hand-made steam engine in 1876. Using a variety of sources, such as official documents saved from the scrap bin and the memories of men who made the engines, he follows developments at the Foundry until 1983 - when the last engine was made. Included here are the Southern Cross windmills and the many other products and ventures of this enterprising firm.

Included is:

coverage of every model of Southern Cross Engine, including prototypes and experiments
There are hundreds of black & white illustrations, period advertisements, photos of working and restored engines, parts diagrams, etc.
Also included are Southern Cross windmills, aircraft, lawnmowers, boats, pumps etc.
Production data for 90,000 engines
Brief biographies of the chief engine designers
Complete company history from 1871 to present day

Code No. 010035, 296 pages, ISBN 0958192103, $47.00

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Southern Cross

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