Hardy, R H N

The Railwayman's Pocketbook

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ISBN 13:
9781784423360
author:
Hardy, R H N
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Shire Publications
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
112
Dimensions:
18 x 12 centimetres (0.17 kg)
Genre:
Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£10.24

Description

This comprehensive pocketbook offers a unique insight into the skills and knowledge required for locomotive drivers, engineers, and firemen in the early days of the rail network. From steam engines to the Big Four, British Railways, and beyond, it provides a wealth of practical advice and conditions of service.

Written with access to numerous primary sources, the book covers rules of the rail network, locomotive management, signalling and operations, and life on the footplate. A valuable resource for railway enthusiasts, The Railwayman's Pocketbook sheds light on an often-overlooked era in the history of steam railways.

With its focus on practical advice and historical context, this pocketbook is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of rail transport and the lives of those who worked on the railways during the age of steam.

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