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The Galloping Sausage and Other Train Curiosities: 150 Steam Railway Events and Stories

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The formative years of Britain’s railway network produced a host of ideas, activities and characters, quite a few of which now seem not only highly unusual, but sometimes little short of ridiculous. Weird schemes and designs, extravagant behaviour, reckless competition and larger-than-life characters all featured in the genuine struggle of the railway system to evolve. While the dawning of regulation and common sense brought about more uniform and responsible practices, factors like the weather and the innate complexity of railway operation continued to produce a stream of nonstandard incidents and outcomes, from wild storms to unusual equipment. This book, by ex-railwaymen Geoff and Ian Body, captures over 150 entertaining snippets, stories, and strange and unusual facts from an ample supply of railway curiosities.

About the Author

GEOFF BODY made his start with LNER in 1945, at the age of 16, and left thirty-one years later, having risen to senior officer positions within the railways, Freightliners and Pickfords Tank Haulage. He wrote widely about railways and canals throughout his retirement, including a number of articles and books, counting Railway Oddities and Signal Box Coming up, Sir! among them.



IAN BODY joined British Rail, WR, in 1972 aged 22 and worked there for twenty-seven years in operating and commercial roles. He continued his railway association through crowd management activity and went on to collaborate with his father, Geoff Body, in railway writing.

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3.9 out of 5

78.00% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Compendium of short factual rail stories and facts

P.B. · 8 March 2023

Item arrived well on schedule, well wrapped and in very good condition. Other than signs of mild ageing the book is in remarkable condition. Very interesting topics covered in the book. Highly recommended for any train buffs.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift!

S. · 17 December 2024

All good, no complaints. Decent print quality compared to some books I’ve had off Bolo. Bought for a train enthusiast.

5.0 out of 5 stars My uncle loves trains, and said he really enjoyed this book.

R. · 31 January 2025

It must have been good because I've never had favourable comments (or any comments at all) about any of the previous train based books or gifts I've given him.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great gift!

C.G. · 18 January 2025

Good quality book with short interesting stories about trains. Could not find an explanation for the titles mention of galloping sausage though 😂

5.0 out of 5 stars if you like trains and odd facts then this is a good book

J.T.R. · 31 July 2024

Bought as a present for a friend. He is a bit of a train nerd. He loved it.Easy to dip in and out of.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect

G.M.M. · 22 December 2024

Immaculate used book, extremely pleased. Present for son in law

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best railway book I have read.

P.S. · 15 November 2019

A book of unusual facts and oddities of the railways. Not particularly well written but ok to dip into when one has a few spare minutes. Printed on what I would say is low quality paper and in my opinion, not worth the full cover price.

5.0 out of 5 stars amusing

k.n. · 4 January 2024

bought it for an under the tree xmas gift and he found it very amusing.

Don't buy. Came in bad condition.

T.b.c.i.b.c.I.h.a.l.o.g.o.i.a.s.p.b.s.o.t.i.C.g.t.b.a.a.c.g. · 20 November 2024

The book had glue and paper buts stuck to it. Cannot gift this book as a christmas present. Super disappointed.

Nooit geleverd

M.W. · 8 January 2022

Ik heb dit boek besteld maar het is niet geleverd al staat er dat ik wel heb ontvangen. Heb wel een ander boek geleverd gekregen die ik had besteld. Dus ik besteld zo nooit weer iets . Ben erg teleurgesteld

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The Galloping Sausage and Other Train Curiosities: 150 Steam Railway Events and Stories

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