Hi guys thanks for the welcome, as regards Retford I worked from both sheds.
We rarely got a chance at A4s unless one had a problem.
My chance came after working a fast goods to Peterborough, the return job was cancelled so it was back home on the cushions.
I said to my driver if theres an A4 on our ride I'm asking the crew if I can
fire it back to Retford.
Lo and Behold it was SF with a Donny crew who allowed me to join them.
Unfortunately by this period they were not maintaining them fully.
So when we hit 80mph the cab rocked violently making it nigh impossible to stand let alone fire it.
The Donny fireman showed me that by spragging ones bum against the back of the drivers seat and right foot into the tender end, it was possible to fire
in a fashion by timing ones self to the lurch of the cab.
First shovel full on the deck (
D but it was an unforgettable ride none the less.