A comprehensive technical guide for British Rail enthusiasts and locomotive performance analysts. Written by David N. Clough and Martin Beckett, this authoritative volume from Ian Allan Ltd provides detailed coverage of train timing principles, recording techniques, and performance assessment for diesel and electric locomotives as well as multiple units.

Physical Details:
• Format: Trade Paperback
• Edition: First Edition (First published 1988)
• Publisher: Ian Allan Ltd, Shepperton, Surrey
• ISBN: 0 7110 1509 0
• Pages: 125+ with appendices
• Binding: Glued perfect binding, intact

Condition:
• Overall: Good
• Cover: Shows moderate wear with some edge rubbing and minor scuffing; colours remain vibrant on front
• Pages: Clean with slight toning/yellowing to edges typical of 1980s paper stock
• Spine: Intact with minor creasing
• Markings: None observed

Special Notes: This is a genuine first edition from 1988, a sought-after technical reference for railway enthusiasts interested in locomotive performance data. Includes detailed performance curves, resistance values, and conversion tables. Features numerous black and white photographs of BR diesel and electric locomotives in service.

An essential addition for serious railway collectors and those with a technical interest in British Rail motive power performance analysis.

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