Glyn Howell
 

G'Day to everyone.

Like some others I have seen, I have come across from Ships Nostalgia. Although one might query why I should like steam trains I do love paintings and photographs of the "Steam Era", I have a treasured book called Gordon England's Great Western Steam Album or again, J.A Brooks' Supernatural Steam.

I remember when I joined my first ships back in the late fourties, running up from Portsmouth to Waterloo, the rhythm of the wheels, the steam and smoke and the endless but fascinating views into the backgardens, they made great impressions on a 17 year old Deck Apprentice. Even now I can sit for hours looking at steam paintings, somehow they are even better than photographs.

But one thing I do want, and that is to find out if one of my ancestors, a certain Frank Howell was ever Station Master at Newport (South Wales) from 1920 onwards, I have tried for years to find any records resulting in resounding failure.

Any ideas? thanks Glyn

I am sure that the Great Western would have records of employees. Havn't they got a museum at Swindon? Just a thought.

Welcome to the forum.
 

Hello Glyn and welcome to the Railway Forum. Hope you find the answer to your question soon, just sorry I am unable to help.

Welcome to the Forum Glyn. Hope you find the information you require.

Best wishes,

John H-T.