Wigan Album
Railways
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Photo: derek gibson
Item #: 3496
pictured are Jack Ashley,Gordon Brown,Eddie McDermott,Derek Gibson,Eric Wolstenholme (the rest of the gang were in the pub!)The old cast iron bridge built in 1868 ended up in a museum
I was 1 of 4 apprentices at Springs Branch 1979-83 I remember the arguments over who's turn it was to go out on the breakdown crane. It was one of the most interesting challenging parts of the job. Pity their's not more pictures of the shed crew. remember all those in the picture well.
My dad Tony Price used to go out on the crane. Does anyone remember him ?
Hi Stepen your father was one of the most respected member of the gang and his re-railing knowledge was very high
Alan, thanks for those kind words about Tony.
Saddley, both Jack Ashly and his wife died earlier this year.