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85A Engine Men's Reunion - November 2009

The Worcester Locomotive Society working in conjunction with the Malvern Industrial Archaeology Circle (MIAC) jointly hosted a second evening reunion for engine men from 85A Worcester and sub-sheds.

Over one hundred 85A Railwaymen attended, the age range was from 60 to over 90 years old. What a truly wonderful evening was had by all. The WLS and MIAC received many calls and e-mails in the days that followed thanking us for organising the evening and asking when we can repeat the event. Plans are already afoot for a repeat next year - but no firm promises just yet!

More photographic and archive material was brought to the evening and kindly donated to MIAC who provide an effective archive service to prevent materials being "lost" over the years.

There's still several enginemen and depot staff yet to be positively identified in some photographs but huge progress was made in identifying many previously unknown railwaymen

Just a small sample of the many photographs taken during the evening by Bob Young and Ian Catling.

Once again the efforts of a few provided an evenings free entertainment for the railwaymen of 85A Worcester.

Special thanks to

Chris Wilkinson for being the driving force behind the reunion meetings
Jenny and Mave for manning the essential refreshments stand
Members of the Worcester Gauge O Guild
Andrew Smith from MIAC
Steve Widdowson and Denise from the CLPG
Committee Members from the Worcester Locomotive Society
Rex Kennedy from Steam Days Magazine

And a big thank you to all others who contributed to make the evening a success.

Last update to this page: 6th December 2009

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