*The Great Steam Trek* by C.P. Lewis and A.A. Jorgensen invites readers on a captivating historical journey through the world of railways and steam power in South Africa. This richly illustrated non-fiction work features 319 photographs showcasing 85 different locomotive classes, offering both technical accuracy for enthusiasts and enthralling visuals for the layman. Peppered with engaging anecdotes, the book provides a personal insight into a bygone era, awakening nostalgia for the “cinders-in-your-eye” days of steam.