Recently passed Westbury Driver Ken Wakefield was not only the last man to drive one in BR Service - 1010 Western Campaigner on a permanent way train but took it to Laira to be converted to Western Yeomen to collect it and bring it back to Westbury again for deliver to the Yeomen quarry. Sadly I was never able to get them reunited at the DEPG works at Williton on the WSR due to ill health
Thanks for sharing these wonderful memories brought a tear or two to my eyes.
Glad you enjoyed it
My Dad used to drive these. I never realised how good his job was.
Great interview and footage, complete with inimitable sound effects!
Recently passed Westbury Driver Ken Wakefield was not only the last man to drive one in BR Service - 1010 Western Campaigner on a permanent way train but took it to Laira to be converted to Western Yeomen to collect it and bring it back to Westbury again for deliver to the Yeomen quarry. Sadly I was never able to get them reunited at the DEPG works at Williton on the WSR due to ill health