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Pacific Senator: A Train Driver's Life - Marcel Peroche
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Located in: Rossendale, United Kingdom
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- 9781902831855
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Marcel Peroche writes a beguiling memoir of how he rose through the ranks of the French railway system to drive the majestic Pacific Class locomotives. These drivers were known in France as 'Les senateurs'. He gives a graphic account of his years on the footplate - an engine crew battling to eke out the last drop of water to arrive on time at Montparnasse; stranded in a near suffocating tunnel crawling the length of the train to repair a damaged brake hose. He paints the turbulent social backdrop of the 1920s and 30s and a unique view of what it was like to work for the Germans in occupied France. He tells of a German depot manager's offer to celebrate the coming Liberation and he reflects on the folly of war. With the arrival of the Americans Peroche had new bosses. 'How can a nation with such wealth,' he remarks, 'possibly lose a war?' The life of the engine driver was always in peril from the Germans who meted out drastic punishment for saboteurs when they found them and the firing squad for hostages when they didn't. This superb memoir gives a taste of the perils and joys of the great age of steam.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Argyll Publishing
ISBN-13
9781902831855
eBay Product ID (ePID)
86195634
Product Key Features
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Railway
Book Title
Pacific Senator: a Train Driver's Life
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Genre
Biographies & True Stories
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
234 mm
Item Width
153 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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VAT number: GB 901578627
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- e***p (93)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis book arrived in good condition and as described and good was good value as were the other books I ordered. Unfortunately the packaging didn't survive Royal Mails handling and this was the only book I received of five I had ordered. I contacted WeBuyBooks and they have been brilliant in trying to resolve the issue of the missing books. They are replacing one that they still have in stock though unfortunately are unable to do so for the other three so are issuing a refund for these.
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- i***l (10)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis is my second time buying from this seller and I would definitely place another order in the future. This time I ordered three books and everything went well. The books arrived in great condition, matching the description. As always they are very carefully wrapped. The prices are great and the communication is always very kind and clear.. responses very quickly. Highly recommend this seller.
- e***p (93)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis book arrived in good condition and as described and good was good value as were the other books I ordered. Unfortunately the packaging didn't survive Royal Mails handling and this was the only book I received of five I had ordered. I contacted WeBuyBooks and they have been brilliant in trying to resolve the issue of the missing books. They are replacing one that they still have in stock though unfortunately are unable to do so for the other three so are issuing a refund for these.
- e***- (467)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis book is exactly as described and is like new. I'm really pleased with it and the price I paid which very low and exceptional value for money. The book was securely packaged and dispatched and delivered very quickly in just a couple of days. Excellent communication throughout with the seller. Very friendly, helpful and prompt. I have bought from this seller a few times and everything has always met or exceeded my expectations. A very positive experience buying from this seller. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟God On The Rocks: Shortlisted for the Booker Prize 1978 - Gardam, Jane (#135630342067)