The Train Driver's Manual by Colin Maggs (Paperback, 2014)

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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. Where is the whistle? Which handle operates the brakes and what is a regulator? And do you really want to be in a locomotive cab where your front will bake and your rear freeze? Over the years, accidents have occurred on the railways and to prevent a reoccurrence, rules have been made. 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. These answer all the questions and more.

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PublisherAmberley Publishing
ISBN-139781445616803
eBay Product ID (ePID)176702868

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Book TitleThe Train Driver's Manual
AuthorColin Maggs
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicRailway
Publication Year2014
Number of Pages304 Pages

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Item Height198mm
Item Width124mm
Item Weight342g

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EditorColin Maggs
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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  • Comprehensive

    Comprehensive coverage, opened my eyes to why promotion to driver took so long in the days of steam. Some good diagrams, but there are some assumptions of technical knowledge which not all readers [including me] may have. There are a few typos, but these don't detract from the readability or enjoyment. Worthwhile as a reference book both for railway modellers and for anyone fascinated by steam locomotives.

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  • Great book

    Very interesting handbook for learning to drive a steam engine. Bought as a gift for my brother who is training as a real 'modern' train driver. He loved it.

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