British Railways Diesel Traction: Manual for Enginemen

A fascinating operational manual from the transition era of British railways. This "British Railways Diesel Traction: Manual for Enginemen" served as the essential training guide for locomotive crews during the historic shift from steam to diesel power, representing a pivotal moment in railway history.

The distinctive cover features a striking repeating pattern of diesel locomotives in gold and brown, perfectly capturing the modernisation aesthetic of the period. This official British Railways publication provided enginemen with the technical knowledge and operational procedures needed to master the new generation of diesel traction.

What's inside:

• Comprehensive operational procedures for diesel locomotives
• Technical specifications and mechanical principles
• Safety procedures and maintenance protocols
• Practical guidance for crew transitioning from steam
• Detailed diagrams and technical illustrations
• Official British Railways training material
• Documentation of the railway modernisation era

What makes this special:

• Official British Railways training manual
• Documents the historic transition from steam to diesel power
• Authentic period design with distinctive cover pattern
• Practical reference used by working engineers
• Insight into technical training and operational procedures
• Important social and industrial history document

Perfect for:

• Railway historians studying the diesel transition era
• Former railway workers and enthusiasts
• Collectors of railway technical literature
• Transport historians and researchers
• Those interested in industrial training materials

Details:

Title: British Railways Diesel Traction: Manual for Enginemen
Publisher: British Railways
Format: Hardback
Condition: Pre-owned, good condition

An authentic piece of railway history from the modernisation era - essential reading for understanding the diesel revolution on Britain's railways.