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Train Wreck: The Forensics of Rail Disasters

Description:

Gripping forensic tales explain how and why trains crash.

Trains are massive―with some weighing 15,000 tons or more. When these metal monsters collide or go off the rails, their destructive power becomes clear. In this book, George Bibel presents riveting tales of trains gone wrong, the detective work of finding out why, and the safety improvements that were born of tragedy.

Train Wreck details numerous crashes, including 17 in which more than 200 people were killed. Readers follow investigators as they sift through the rubble and work with computerized event recorders to figure out what happened. Using a mix of eyewitness accounts and scientific explanations, Bibel draws us into a world of forensics and human drama.

Train Wreck is a fascinating exploration of
• runaway trains
• bearing failures
• metal fatigue
• crash testing
• collision dynamics
• bad rails

Read more

Editorial Reviews

Review

Investigations of 17 accidents help show why trains crash and what those incidents can teach.
―Science News

An interesting read to be recommended to anyone who travels by train.
―Today's Railways UK

Fascinating.
―Sn3 Modeler

I would use this book in a high school science class and the book could be used as a supplement in a history class and in a math class. Actually the information presented involves science, technology, engineering, and math; it is a real world way of addressing STEM.
―Marilyn Cook, National Science Teachers Association

Bibel takes us on a journey from the fundamentals as to why trains crash, the trends through the history of railroads, through to scenarios resulting in crashes and cites many specific such cases. His approach allows the reader to immerse themselves as if they were on the accident investigation team, analysing the data from the aftermath and by interrogation of more modern equipment, such as trackside and onboard event recorders.
―Tony Lemon, IRSE News

Review

A fascinating book.
―New York Times

The author succeeds in both science and storytelling.
―Choice

Bibel takes the reader, chattily and with skill, through his analysis of a series of fatal accidents.
―New Scientist

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Type: Paperback

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Availability: In Stock

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Imported From: United States

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Every product in the BOLO catalogue is sourced through our Verified Global Supply Network of verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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Description:

Gripping forensic tales explain how and why trains crash.

Trains are massive―with some weighing 15,000 tons or more. When these metal monsters collide or go off the rails, their destructive power becomes clear. In this book, George Bibel presents riveting tales of trains gone wrong, the detective work of finding out why, and the safety improvements that were born of tragedy.

Train Wreck details numerous crashes, including 17 in which more than 200 people were killed. Readers follow investigators as they sift through the rubble and work with computerized event recorders to figure out what happened. Using a mix of eyewitness accounts and scientific explanations, Bibel draws us into a world of forensics and human drama.

Train Wreck is a fascinating exploration of
• runaway trains
• bearing failures
• metal fatigue
• crash testing
• collision dynamics
• bad rails

Read more

Editorial Reviews

Review

Investigations of 17 accidents help show why trains crash and what those incidents can teach.
―Science News

An interesting read to be recommended to anyone who travels by train.
―Today's Railways UK

Fascinating.
―Sn3 Modeler

I would use this book in a high school science class and the book could be used as a supplement in a history class and in a math class. Actually the information presented involves science, technology, engineering, and math; it is a real world way of addressing STEM.
―Marilyn Cook, National Science Teachers Association

Bibel takes us on a journey from the fundamentals as to why trains crash, the trends through the history of railroads, through to scenarios resulting in crashes and cites many specific such cases. His approach allows the reader to immerse themselves as if they were on the accident investigation team, analysing the data from the aftermath and by interrogation of more modern equipment, such as trackside and onboard event recorders.
―Tony Lemon, IRSE News

Review

A fascinating book.
―New York Times

The author succeeds in both science and storytelling.
―Choice

Bibel takes the reader, chattily and with skill, through his analysis of a series of fatal accidents.
―New Scientist

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