The Train Driver's Manual
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (518 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1445616807 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The Railroad's "Rules" Book Sandman Most people take railroading for granted, but only those railroad employees working behind the scenes, know the hazards and dangers that modern railroads present, in everyday operation. Railroads run by strict rules, to be known and adhered to by every railroad worker, from engineer to track walker, to ensure safety for both passengers and freight, from collisions, to breakdowns, to excessive speeds. This rare manual i
You want to be an engine driver? It's not that simple - it's not just a matter of blowing the whistle, releasing the brakes and opening the regulator. Do you know them? How are trains kept apart so that you don't strike the one in front, or are hit by the one in the rear? What's to stop trains on a single line colliding head-on? Colin Maggs has assembled a really fascinating collection of illustrated railwaymen's handbooks which were required reading for a footplate man. Where is the whistle? Which handle operates the
. Colin Maggs is one of the country's foremost railway historians. He lives in Bath. He is the author of over 100 railway books, and in 1993 he received the MBE for services to railway history. His key specialism is the history of the GWR
. He lives in Bath. About the Author Colin Maggs is one of the country's foremost railway historians. He is the author of over 100 railway books, and in 1993 he received the MBE for services to railway history. His key specialism is the history of the GWR