Bronze plaque at railway marks 74 years' service
AS an ex-worker employed at Derby's Carriage and Wagon Works, it is always a pleasure to read about long-serving railway employees and John Weston's recent account is no exception.
I would like to say thank you to John for writing a book looking back on his happy days on the railway.
I look forward to buying his book, Derby Days, Memories of a Midland Railwayman.
I joined British Rail's Litchurch Lane site in 1967 and stayed until 1994, when, unfortunately, I was made redundant, along with many more of my workmates.
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It used to be traditional to join British Rail and remain until retirement and, in some cases, beyond retirement age.
To receive a long service award you had to complete 45 years' service.
This was then changed and I achieved my award for 25 years prior to being made redundant.
I recall that there was a bronze plaque that had been erected in H1 H2 fitting shop in memory of a fitter who notched up a record 74 years of service – a wonderful achievement.
I wonder if there are any of your regular readers who remember this bronze plaque, which was erected on the wall adjacent to the clocking on/off area.
Frank Dunne
Reginald Street
Derby
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