Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:19 pm Post subject: Dave Davis (357208)
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A c2c train has been named after a Tilbury man who retired after 41 years of working as a driver.
Dave Davis, 60, worked on the London Tilbury & Southend line for British Rail & then c2c.
Dave, who is married and has 2 children & 2 grandchildren was presented with a mantle clock is August, and has since had a train named after him (357208). A ceremony took place last month at Southend Central.
The above taken from the Thurrock Gazette dated Friday 5th January 2007.
What a tremendous tribute to Mr. Davis? That truly is an honour and long may he enjoy his retirement. I feel that that must be a record these days and hope he will write a book on his time serving the line and the many changes he has seen. I would certainly do my best to obtain a copy of it. _________________ Once the misery line, but now passed on to another.
See www.bramleyline.org.uk where one day we just might see an Ex-LT&SR Standard 4 steaming along as a Guest loco.
I take it 357208 was named with cast-iron nameplates like all the other 357s. I notice c2c have the money to afford proper nameplates, unlike Silverlink (Their most resently named units have stickers).
I take it 357208 was named with cast-iron nameplates like all the other 357s. I notice c2c have the money to afford proper nameplates, unlike Silverlink (Their most resently named units have stickers).
To me, that is a Genuine tribute when cast-iron plates are used, because they can be placed on another unit or given to the family. It also shows the Company's sincerity in the naming. _________________ Once the misery line, but now passed on to another.
See www.bramleyline.org.uk where one day we just might see an Ex-LT&SR Standard 4 steaming along as a Guest loco.
I think the only 2 that arn't are named after the rugby player and the IECC.
I'm a retired railwayman and born at Laindon. Do you think they'll name one after me? _________________ Once the misery line, but now passed on to another.
See www.bramleyline.org.uk where one day we just might see an Ex-LT&SR Standard 4 steaming along as a Guest loco.
From what I remember you needed 40 years service, and retired while working on the LTS section. Pretty hard really, no wonder they started naming them after historical staff
Oh well, never mind.
I made the local press last week and gained 'celebrity' status since. Now I am in the process of writing a book and who knows, it could be a top seller? _________________ Once the misery line, but now passed on to another.
See www.bramleyline.org.uk where one day we just might see an Ex-LT&SR Standard 4 steaming along as a Guest loco.
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I notice c2c have the money to afford proper nameplates, unlike Silverlink (Their most resently named units have stickers). 
