Albert's gesture of going around the engine to check hot axle bearings on his last working day brought tears in my eyes. What a commitment! Salute, Alfred. Enjoy your retirement.
Even though we were a part of ''pond'' away by thousands of miles Mr. Fennell brought the tears to my eyes. When he was a Fireman there were even 8 years before my birth and, Now I' am retired for some 2 years ago after serving SPRR and LIRR for 37 years. he is still driving a Steam locomotive. This is an absolute dedication and longevity I've ever seen before. I salute you, My Master.
Nice video Andy , I could listen to these older drivers telling stories about their working lives all day, there was some great characters on the railways. Although somewhat younger at the age of 70 I think he's doing a great driving job at the age of 85 , he certainly does not look it. Ian H.
Yes! Cooking on the shovel isn't something done regularly these days but when it is the coal shovel is given a quick clean with emery cloth and effectively sterilised by holding it in the firebox for a few moments. Egg, bacon and sausage is the usual menu and it only takes a minute and it's ready to eat!
Albert's gesture of going around the engine to check hot axle bearings on his last working day brought tears in my eyes. What a commitment! Salute, Alfred. Enjoy your retirement.
A nice touch at the end; a final walkaround checking for hot bearings.
Indeed, Sometimes a sad moment, in silence he leaves the area. I hope he enjoys his retirement.
This is so sad to watch after all he knows, like instinct to the bloke
Even though we were a part of ''pond'' away by thousands of miles Mr. Fennell brought the tears to my eyes. When he was a Fireman there were even 8 years before my birth and, Now I' am retired for some 2 years ago after serving SPRR and LIRR for 37 years. he is still driving a Steam locomotive. This is an absolute dedication and longevity I've ever seen before. I salute you, My Master.
Rua AYENGIN !
And one last fine day on the island of Sodor for Mr. Albert Fennell and the little Tank Engine named Thomas.
Nice video Andy , I could listen to these older drivers telling stories about their working lives all day, there was some great characters on the railways. Although somewhat younger at the age of 70 I think he's doing a great driving job at the age of 85 , he certainly does not look it. Ian H.
Wonderful Video... Thank You for sharing!!
even checking to see if the axles are running hot
aaah sweet, they scrapped the trains, but he managed to survive, is that one for the guinness book
is that the shiny shovel you use for cooking breakfast, your using to shovel coal ?
Yes! Cooking on the shovel isn't something done regularly these days but when it is the coal shovel is given a quick clean with emery cloth and effectively sterilised by holding it in the firebox for a few moments. Egg, bacon and sausage is the usual menu and it only takes a minute and it's ready to eat!