An informal and highly illustrated review of the mechanical development of opencast coal mining since its official inauguration in 1942, accompanied by short articles contributed by long standing experts in the industry.

Features 120 mainly black & white illustrations of Draglines, Excavators, Dumptrucks, Dozers, Scrapers, Lorries and other plant.

Written by Bill Huxley.

FORMAT: Hardcover, 20 x 27.5 cm, 76 pages with 120 mainly black & white illustrtions.



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