Hi to all on this forum
 

Name is Mike, Fireman Ex-Saltley Loco 21a then 2e circa 1963!!
Still interested in Steam and Preservation.
Hope I can contribute some interesting stuff.:)

Hi Mike welcome to the forum.

I was also a fireman at Enfield and Kings Cross 1950/60s.

Hello Mike. Hope you enjoy the forum.
Look forward to hearing about your time on the railways.

Hi Mike, welcome to the forum. Ex-Saltley men have a reputation for having great stories to tell. We look forward to hearing some...

Hello Mike I knew you would join the Forum and yes Foghut you will get some great stories from him I have known him almost 30 years now. All the best.

Welcome to the forum, Mike.

Welcome to the forum Mike.

I've read of the reasons that Saltley men were known as 'seagulls'...is it true?:D

Ripple Lane men were known as pathfinders.

Hi all and thanks for the welcome.
I`ve never been referred to as a seagull! So I can`t tell you if the reasons are true or not. You`ll have to enlighten me. And I ain`t dead yet!

Hello Mike, have a look at Ian White`s gallery, there you will see a photo of 47306 with the Saltley Seagulls headboard on the front. Ciao.

Hi Mike,

Welcome to the Forum. Look forward to your posts especially about Saltley. I grew up in Birmingham in the 50's and 60's and spent a lot of time at New Street and Snow Hill Stations. Lived near the Camp Hill "Back Line".

Best wishes,

John H-T.

Welcome to the forum. I look forward to your posts

Hello and welcome Mike

Camp Hill
 

Thanks again for the welcome everyone,
To John H-T,
The Camp Hill back line was where I learned how to fire! After progressing through the Shed Link, I was in Trip Link B. Usual starting place was Washwood heath sidings, then up to Kings Norton etc. I still have details of some of the workings so I`ll post them in the near future.
2E0BLL

Hi Mike,
Welcome to the forum. I am sure you will have many happy hours with us.
Paul.

Hi Mike,
In one of my previous posts I have told of how I used to lie in bed at night as a kid, listening to Midland and LMS 0-6-0's struggling up from Brighton Road to Moseley at what sounded like a walking pace!

I have recently got a copy of the Middleton Press's book "Bromsgrove to Birmingham which includeds the Camp Hiill Route and has a good selection of photos of all the Stations on the Camp Hill Route. Sadly they had all gone long before my time!

Best wishes,

John H-T.