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    Accurate Railway Books?

    Thanks for some really interesting posts. I've got a bit of time on my hands so I'm going to give those books a read - none of them cost too much on the Kindle. Also spoke to some rail staff so getting more info too.
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    Accurate Railway Books?

    Thanks for the reply. Two of the books in the links above appear to be by Drivers who were driving within the last two or three years, and the other retired in the 1990s. I was just hoping to come across someone in the industry who's read any of them to see if they're accurate in portraying...
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    Southeastern recruiting trainee drivers again

    I know this is the jobs forum, but still trying to find books which give an honest account of railway life. Anyone looking for a Drivers job read any of these? Don't mean to hijack thread - posted in the books section too. Please ignore this if it holds up thread...
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    Scotrail Trainee Drivers (Ongoing)

    Don't want to hijack thread but trying to find decent books about life as a railwayman (before trying to join). Thought some recent applicants might have read up on jobs. Anyone read these? Are they accurate? Also posted this in the Books thread so PLEASE IGNORE if it holds up this thread...
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    Arriva london trainee driver

    Know this is a jobs thread, but trying for ages to find books which give a proper account of railway life. Anyone looking for a Drivers job read any of these? Don't mean to hijack thread - posted this books thread too. Ignore this if it holds up thread...
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    Accurate Railway Books?

    Still trying to find books that portray railway life properly. Can anyone comment on these? https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Do-Train-Drivers-Driver-ebook/dp/B07WZH35CF/ref=zg_bs_362584031_74?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2AJ73A8VT1ENBRMDGDT7...
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    Anyone Read These?

    Thanks for the replies.
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    Anyone Read These?

    Are these books any good? Don't want to shell out unless they're decent. Anyone got recommendations for books on how Drivers do the job? Or Guards? "Steam Locomotive Driver's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide to Preparing, Firing and Driving (Haynes Manual)" "The Engine Driver's Manual: How to...

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