False Starts, Near Misses and Dangerous Goods False Starts, Near Misses and Dangerous Goods Railwaymen's Stories About the Challenges of Running a Railway Geoff Body ; Ian Body History Press2017Paperback160pp Illustrated230x154mm 9780750970273 Product Code: 511704 Details The task of running a railway safely is not a simple matter: propelling heavy equipment, passengers and freight cross-country through varying terrains... DetailsBackDetailsThe task of running a railway safely is not a simple matter: propelling heavy equipment, passengers and freight cross-country through varying terrains and weather is a major technical and mechanical feat. This collection of anecdotes from railway operators gives a personal view of some of the perils of the business, from derailments and trains spotted with no brakes, to the challenges of transporting lion cubs.Read MoreRead Less publ £12.99now £5.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesSocial & Industrial HistoryTransportTagsSocial & cultural historyTransport