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Lionel Noble transports readers to the post-World War II narrow-gauge steam era of the South Australian Railways between Peterborough and Cockburn. With little support on the frontier, workers relied on patience, perseverance, initiative and ingenuity to keep trains running. Lionel's recollections lay bare the harsh, perilous conditions and testing extremes of weather that isolated crews endured. These men forged unbreakable bonds, watched each other's backs and carved out moments of fun amid hardship. What stands out most is the crew's fierce pride and passion. It was their unity-and the demands of the Cockburn Line-that brought out their best.

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Lionel Noble was posted to the Peterborough Division of the South Australian Railways in 1944. During his time in Peterborough, he qualified as an engineman at age 23 and went on to work as a locomotive instructor and inspector. He had the distinction of bringing the first 830 class diesel onto the Peterborough Division. Lionel retired after 43 years on the rails, and died in 2015 at the age of 90.See his photo collection at lionelnoble.com

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