He'll Never Stop That Train In Time!: The evolution of the triple valve and development of railway air braking - an Australasian perspective
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (528 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B012KUT166 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 559 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Fergus Moffat has worked in the rail transport environment for more than forty years, beginning as an engine cleaner in New Zealand’s Dunedin steam locomotive depot. He went on to become a locomotive engineman on passenger and freight operations using diesel, and electric traction.In the ensuing four decades, he has run heavy-haul iron ore trains and worked in freight and passenger services in various locations coast-to-coast across Australia; trained r
Well done Fergus, a great read. Barry Wise Excellent and well researched book very informative. Would be useful as a training tool for trainee drivers.. Five Stars Amazon Customer Great piece of railway history and practice!
The story provides the reader with an in-depth understanding of the technology, the story of its development, and its application into operational service.The book is presented in soft card covers, large format, in full colour throughout. It is a plenary work of thorough research, embracing unabridged facts and history never previously collated in a volume of such scope.Written and compiled by an accomplished 40-year veteran of railway operations both within and outside of Australia, the book’s historical and operational narrative balance the comprehensive technical descriptions of
He enjoys rugby football, V8 Supercar motorsport, and weekend roadtrips.. About the AuthorFergus Moffat has worked in the rail transport environment for more than forty years, beginning as an engine cleaner in New Zealand’s Dunedin steam locomotive depot. He went on to become a locomotive engineman on passenger and freight operations using diesel, and electric traction.In the ensuing four decades, he has run heavy-haul iron ore trains and worked in freight and passenger services in various locations coast-to-coast across Australia; trained railway operating and supervisory staff in India; and worked in technical management roles f