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Thornton railway days

King, Lillian2000
Books, Manuscripts
For over one hundred and twenty five years, Thornton was the railway capital of Scotland, employing over three hundred engine drivers and firemen, two inspectors, thirteen porters and eight ticket collectors. The men who are left treasure the memories of the years when, according to Sir George Sharp, 'service, discipline and punctuality were the underlying guidelines to our commitment.'
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