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A long gone Stratford driver once commented to a question from someone who thought he must wish for a return of Steam engines. He replied stating you would not ask a Car driver if he wished for a return of the horse & carriage! The truth is most drivers were glad to see the back of Steam. For the few memorable days at work the majority were mundane, dirty, cold and wet. To me the aspect I regret which has disappeared is the camaraderie and togetherness which was associated with large depots and working for British Railways. Until privatisation a driver passed out could be expected to work anyway in the country, In short a driver was a driver! As for draughts they have to be experienced to understand them. When a noted SF LDC rep complained about cab draughts the assistant depot manager said his office was draughty and he suffered it. The LDC rep said he would do more if his chair was whizzing around the office at 70mph. Happy New Year to all!!
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