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Looking for help with my great grandfather

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:27 pm
by plewsy
Firstly Hello
i have recieved my great grandfathers railway records and wondered if anyone had any info or photos of the engines he drove
he worked at tyne dock and drove Engines 2116 ,1994 ,1110
he was a drive from 1899 to 1937
his name was Edward West .
we have heard stories he drove the Scotsman but i think it may just be a rumour
he was also at Anfield Plain for a short while
thankyou in advance for any help
Colin Plews

Re: Looking for help with my great grandfather

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:36 pm
by 52D
As im away from home away from my books i cant help with the locos but no doubt 52A of this parish will give you chapter and verse on them.

Re: Looking for help with my great grandfather

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:50 pm
by jwealleans
2116 - Q5

1994 - J25

1110 - Q5, link as above.

Re: Looking for help with my great grandfather

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:15 am
by plewsy
Thankyou so much for the info its really appreaciated.
Ill go to my local library and hopefully find some photos of the trains
Thankyiu so much
Colin

Re: Looking for help with my great grandfather

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 12:11 pm
by 52A
The locos and the depots you mention were very much involved in the movement of coal and iron ore during this period with very little passenger train work other than local trains.

Re: Looking for help with my great grandfather

Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 10:40 pm
by plewsy
Thankyou so much for your replies.
Im off to tbe lo al museum
Colin