" There is nothing like a book by somebody who was actually there to get the real inside story on something, and this is what we have here. It is a fascinating look at perhaps an overlooked side of railway operations. We all take for granted that trains work, but that is only because of the thorough testing that has gone on in the background.  It gets quite technical in places, but that is a positive as you cannot get information like this readily elsewhere, making this very good value for money " [Rail Express Magazine] 

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" This is a superb product just what I was looking for, in-depth and informative " [Amazon]

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" Great, very technical read for those who are interested in the area. Very detailed and comprehensive "

 

" Book is well printed with good reproduction of colour and BW images and the information is well laid out "

 

" Covers a huge amount of testing through the period and really shows what the railways were developing at the time " [eBay]

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" Great book on a fantastic and unusual subject, well worth the asking price " [eBay]

 

" A fascinating read incorporating both a chronological journal and technical treatise on the subject during a transitional period of British Railways history. Should appeal to those interested in railway history or the technical aspects of railway vehicles and operation as well as the lay reader​ "

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" A smorgasborg of info about British Rail RTC at Derby. The book covers the period of the mid 1980's -end 1990's at the DM&EE section, which covers wagon, loco, and coach testing. It explains the types of tests carried out & results. A good enjoyable read with more than enough info to keep me enthralled. " [eBay]

 

" A good enjoyable read with more than enough info to keep me enthralled " 

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" Excellent Book Great Detail! "

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" Very interesting subject,  Well written and a good technical book.  Authors knowledge of subject very in depth. " [eBay]