Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2011 18:14:20 GMT
As train crew in the middle 60s, about the time program machines were introduced at Camden Town Euston reverser’s were a nightmare. In those days more or less always in the NB (Island) platform. Never the sidings. To get the back of the train in past the SB outlet stick the driver had to cut out the front pair of doors and pull right up so that the second pair were just by the railings at the bottom of the stairs. By the time the guard arrived, no stepping back that I can recall, his gangway would be full of suitcases and people asking if “this train goes to Edinburgh?” type of questions. 4 ½ minutes turn round time and a DI's inquisition at Tooting if you were late away. Morden to Euston City was 39 minutes and you could do Morden, Euston, Tooting, Euston, Morden in half a shift and was usually dark when you got off of the train so didn’t even see daylight. To add insult to injury there was nowhere to get a cup of tea.
Oh to be a Tunnel Tiger again. Those were the days.
Oh to be a Tunnel Tiger again. Those were the days.
