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Originally Posted by locojoe
Hello John
I started on BR jn 1953 as an engine cleaner Enfield (a sub shed of Stratford 30A) and in1958 I transfered to Kings Cross. As you say John those Pacifics people see gleaming and polished nowadays were not like that in BR days. Steam locos as a whole ran in grimey condition although some express locos were kept reasonably clean. Some of the 9Fs and Austerity types looked filthy as did most goods engines.
Also John
Demolishing wonderful stations building was a crime, here's a before and after photo of Waltham Cross Station a mile or so from where I live.
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Now that just sums it all up. Two pictures and I know which not only looks the best but was a building to be proud of. Why oh why do planners allow such devastation? beyond me.
Cheers
Phil