Running a railway is a complex business. However organised it is, there will always be surprises: often hilarious, frequently unexpected, but sometimes serious.

Along Different Lines includes such bizarre 'everyday' events as coping with hurricanes, rogue locomotives and runaway wagons; PR successes and otherwise; the Brighton Belle, Flying Scotsman and Mallard; training-course capers; a wino invasion; trackside antics; the Eurostar backdrop; the birth of a prison; and royal and other special occasions.

Expert authors Geoff Body and Bill Parker lovingly compiled this entertaining collection in which railway professionals recall notable incidents from across their careers. This illustrated compilation provides an enjoyable look back at life on the railways.

An enjoyable compilation of everyday railway incidents from railway professionals

About the Author

Geoff Body worked in the railway industry from 1945 to 1976 and wrote widely about railways and canals throughout his retirement. He wrote a wide number of articles and books, including Railway Oddities and Signal Box Coming up, Sir! Bill Parker's 39-year railway career began at Doncaster in 1945 and progressed through to divisional manager at Kings Cross.

Book Information
ISBN 9781803994567
Author Geoff Body
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint The History Press Ltd
Publisher The History Press Ltd