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Working Lives To the Railway Born Reminiscences of station life by Tony Carter
Working Lives To the Railway Born Reminiscences of station life 1934-1992 by Tony Carter
Soft cover
Copyright Tony Carter 1992
128 pages
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements6
Foreword7
1.Seaton Junction 1934-39: childhood memories9
2.Petersfield 1939-44: the Southern at war19
3.Sittingbourne 1944-49: North Kent interlude32
4.Shoreham-by-Sea 1949-50: trainee clerk45
5.Southwick and Singapore 1950-54: from booking office to barracks53
6.Brighton and Hove 1954-56: enquiry and relief work60
7.Southampton 1956-59: boat train traffic at the Terminus68
8.Steyning 1959-64
I The line and its traffic78
II Scenes from station life - and a centenary91
9.Farningham Road and Beckenham 1964-70: from Station Master to Clerical Instructor106
10.London Bridge 1970-77, 90-92: in Control - 'British Rail regrets...'112
Epilogue Ticket office tales, or 'a man for all seasons'122
Index127
This book is compulsory reading for all railway enthusiasts. It describes over 50 years of railway life and gives readers a professional and sometimes confidential view behind the scenes.
The title chosen for the book is admirable as it takes the reader through the constantly changing times of the former Southern Railway from pre-Nationalisation to the present day. At a time when privatization is being seriously considered, this book could become an account of station life throughout the whole of public ownership!
Tony Carter describes his career from the lowly beginnings of a Junior Clerk to his appointments as Station Master, Instructor and Senior Clerical Officer. He recalls in great detail the many steam locomotives that he has seen and worked with, and has many
amusing stories to relate, particularly during the time when the railway was a common carrier.
Railwaymen and enthusiasts alike will appreciate his description of early signalling and operating methods, and will be fascinated by the views behind the scenes at London Bridge, one of the country's busiest stations.
During my 43 years on the railway I have experienced many of the situations described in this book. It has brought back many happy memories.
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