{"product_id":"conquering-the-blue-mountains","title":"Conquering the Blue Mountains","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first railway in New South Wales was opened in September 1855 between Sydney and Parramatta with the intention that it would be extended to Goulburn in the south and across the Blue Mountains to Bathurst in the west.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mountains had seemed an impenetrable barrier and initial reactions were that the building of a line was impracticable. Surveys however identified a suitable route and in 1863 work commenced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author documents the planning and construction, the many difficulties encountered and the innovative solutions effected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes many photographs of trains, locations and the personalities involved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Langdon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053817381033,"sku":"1876568305","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/files\/bm_8de63c95-9138-4a40-ab70-1127d648d335.jpg?v=1777698212","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/conquering-the-blue-mountains","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}