Mexborough Railway Life (1940s-1960s)

Jun 30 2018 2
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Podcast by Chris Brook

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Location of Mexborough Loco Sheds

Jun 30 2018 1 mins  
Alan descibes where the original shed was in Mexborough

Progression through the ranks at Mexborough Loco

Jun 30 2018 4 mins  
Going through the ranks at Mexborough loco in the 1940s

George Henry Duke

Jun 30 2018
Alan recalls George's lapel flower.

Arthur Speke

Jun 30 2018 1 mins  
Alan speaks about Arthur Speke who supported teh church throughout his life.

Walking To Work

Jun 30 2018 1 mins  
Alan speaks about Bob Turner whose commute was a walk from Wombwell to Mexborough - 6 miles each way!

Strike

Jun 30 2018 2 mins  
Alan's experience of how strike breakers were treated.

Scarborough Route Learning & Bonfire Accident

Jun 30 2018 1 mins  
Route learning Scarborough and Roger Hague's brother has an accident that stopped him from driving.

Special Trains - Circus, Pigeon & Operas

Jun 30 2018 2 mins  
Mexborough loco drivers had to work some unusal special trains including circus trains, Carl Rosa opera company and racing pigeons.

Percy Brook - Alan's Dad

Jun 30 2018 1 mins  
Alan Brook speaks about his father, Percy Brook, who was a driver at Mexborough loco from 1914.

Missing Last Train

Jun 30 2018
Walking home after missing the last train