Green carded, the CWD for repairs, the checker in the office the non-clerical time keeper, loco foreman, shed supervisor, all terms I knew as a very young cleaner/past cleaner, as we were known in 1974. I worked with Ben at Eastleigh, as a secondman, and, like you, having the joy of Ben going home to Alton riding up front when I was at Farnham. Thanks Geoff, brings back so many memories....
This is my era. I have fond memories of going down to Eastleigh Shed on a Sunday from Winchester to meet loco spotters. See the Shed Master if he agreed and going and see the loco's. A railway career never happened but I have rode on the footplate a number of times. Was given the opportunity to fire a loco / drive last year on on a southern railway .. Yes you then realize at 76 placing the coal the strength is no longer there. A few decades ago I did pass the fire and drive on a local steam railway - so I got there eventually!!
I love hearing these experiences of Railway men - they were in a different league compared to those of today! It was also nice to see S15 30841 known as "Greene King" in preservation an engine I have riden behind which is sadly no more! Great work Geoff - keep 'em coming!!
Wonderful atmospheric storytelling conjuring up pictures of characters and experiences of steam days. These are terrific pieces of social history. Many thanks to Geoff and Bob. I look forward eagerly to more of the same. What a fantastic record these ramblings are. Thank you
Green carded, the CWD for repairs, the checker in the office the non-clerical time keeper, loco foreman, shed supervisor, all terms I knew as a very young cleaner/past cleaner, as we were known in 1974. I worked with Ben at Eastleigh, as a secondman, and, like you, having the joy of Ben going home to Alton riding up front when I was at Farnham. Thanks Geoff, brings back so many memories....
Fab info from Bob, so atmospheric, loved to listen to the stories.
What a gem, loved every second, thank you 👍
Great stories - and a few good chuckles along the way.
This is my era. I have fond memories of going down to Eastleigh Shed on a Sunday from Winchester to meet loco spotters. See the Shed Master if he agreed and going and see the loco's. A railway career never happened but I have rode on the footplate a number of times. Was given the opportunity to fire a loco / drive last year on on a southern railway .. Yes you then realize at 76 placing the coal the strength is no longer there. A few decades ago I did pass the fire and drive on a local steam railway - so I got there eventually!!
I love hearing these experiences of Railway men - they were in a different league compared to those of today! It was also nice to see S15 30841 known as "Greene King" in preservation an engine I have riden behind which is sadly no more!
Great work Geoff - keep 'em coming!!
Great to hear memories of the past on the railway
Wonderful atmospheric storytelling conjuring up pictures of characters and experiences of steam days. These are terrific pieces of social history. Many thanks to Geoff and Bob. I look forward eagerly to more of the same. What a fantastic record these ramblings are. Thank you
Lovely to hear these tales. Please keep them coming, I always watch for the latest one
Very interesting
Very interesting. Fred ex eastleigh works coach trimmer