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Gooday all
My introductory message and why I am interested in loco's. It is because of what I did.
I served my time as a fitter/turner/erector. Six years apprentiship at the Derby Loco from 1948 to 1954 in 8 shop (erecting shop) 9 shop (machine shop) and diesel shop.
But my story begins around 1942 when as a kid I went train watching as it was called in those days. It generated an interest in loco's that chose for me my future career and trade. I have lived for thirty six years in New Zealand and have only just recently learnt of the great interest in the restoration of the steamers. This interest has been stimulated with some D.V.D's that I have seen of the loco's and railways In the U.K
Regards 8shopderby
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