This fascinating pocket book draws on numerous primary sources from the early days of the rail network through to the Big Four, British Railways & beyond to present a unique guide to the knowledge & skills required for locomotive drivers, engineers & firemen. Beginning with an introduction to steam from about 1890, the book outlines the rules of the rail network, locomotive management from driving to servicing, potential accidents & the camaraderie of an engine drivers life along with a wealth of practical advice & conditions of service for the men on the footplate. The Railwaymans Pocket Book offers a unique insight into the age of steam that will appeal to all railway enthusiasts. About the Author R H N Hardy worked on Britains railways for over forty years, serving his apprenticeship at Doncaster Locomotive Works & Running Shed between 1941-44, before becoming a shed master, locomotive engineer, divisional manager at Kings Cross & Liverpool stations & an Engineering & Research development adviser. He retired in 1982 with more than 60, 000 miles of footplate experience on all classes of LNER, GC & GN engines. Richard is the author of four books & numerous articles, originally writing under the pseudonym of Balmore. He completed two autobiographical works, Steam in the Blood (1971) & Railways in the Blood (1985) as well as biographies of Beeching: Beeching: Champion of the Railway? (1989), & Bert Hooker: Bert Hooker, Legendary Railwayman (1994).