The formative years of Britain's railway network produced a host of
ideas, activities and characters, quite a few of which now seem not
only highly unusual, but sometimes little short of ridiculous.
Weird schemes and designs, extravagant behaviour, reckless
competition and larger-than-life characters all featured in the
genuine struggle of the railway system to evolve. While the dawning
of regulation and common sense brought about more uniform and
responsible practices, factors like the weather and the innate
complexity of railway operation continued to produce a stream of
nonstandard incidents and outcomes, from wild storms to unusual
equipment. This book, by ex-railwaymen Geoff and Ian Body, captures
over 150 entertaining snippets, stories, and strange and unusual
facts from an ample supply of railway curiosities.
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