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I have had a closer look at this now, and it basically lists names, each one with a date, where they worked and what job they did. There are also lists of different Railway companies. The cd is in acrobat format and some documents are more than 3000 pages long.

Carol What Railway database is this. I have loads of ancestors who worked on the railways. Jane

hi carol i would also be interested to know about this cheers jackie .

Hi Carol, If you have time I'd appreciate a look up of my Grandfather William James Cottle. He went to work for Great Western Railways in their works at Barry Glamorgan. It would have been 1918 - 1920s some time. If it's a difficult search please don't spend too much time on it. Thanks, Gwynne

Hi Carol Can you see if there are any members of the STANBRIDGE family working on the Midland Railway in Burton upon Trent. Also, Jabez NEWEY also Burton. Margaret

Hi Carol, I have an Alfred Mark George Springford who apparently worked on the Railways most of his life. He was born in 1901, so I would imagine it would be around the 1920s onwards. Also his father, (also Alfred) who was born in 1876, appeared to have worked for the Railways from around 1901. They lived in Stratton St Margarets, Swindon area if that helps narrow it down. Any info would be great!!! Sarah

hi , if you could looking for a edward henry worked for the railways in glasgow dont know when started but was working there in 1899 ant still working there in 1912 , occupation railroad surfaceman , many thanks jackie , hope this is enough info.

Hi Carol, Does it contain details of Ireland? If so, is there mention of ANY Houston or Kinsella and if there are not too many(ha ha) - possibly Kelly. Many thanks in anticipation and hope Jacky

Carol to add to your list, if you have the time. I would be grateful for any information on John Ingram who is noted as being a plate layer for the GWR in 1901 in the North Petherton area.. Many thanks Ann Glos

What is this database, you ask It is a cd I bought on ebay. Seemed like a good idea at the time. I will look for your names though, but please bear with me, acrobat keeps locking my system at the moment, but I will sort it out eventually. If all else fails, I will yell for hubby.

Many thanks Carol for the information you found for me,really appreciate it Lol Penny

Carol, How far back does the cd cover. Is 1880 on it or before cos my great great grandad work on the railways. Fi

Hi Grovel I am looking for a Charles Wright who was a railwayman in Chester le Street Durham in 1898. The only one I can find on a census that matches him is a Charles Wright who was a railway signalman in Wooden Gate Northumberland in 1881, I think then in Hexham Northumberland in 1891.(born about 1854/55). If I can ever reciprocate please let me know Thanks Ann

Carol If you have the time would you mind looking for a couple of my ancestors. They both appear on the 1901 census in Hull. John William Greenley - Shunter Points Benjamin(e) Greenley - Plate Layer Regards Jeanette

Hi Carol I would be grateful if you could please look up William SELDON from Broadclyst, Devon. On his son's marriage certificate in 1911 he is listed as a 'railway ganger'. Thanks in anticipation! Sue

Hi Carol If you get time, could you look up a Thomas Kinch worked at Nottingham Midland Station (I think) and possibly in Leics, c1870-1914. Many thanks Alison

Hi Carol, This really is a bit of a long shot but could you possibly look up William Baker born 1861 and working in Bristol for GWR as an engine cleaner around 1882 onwards until he joined the railway wagon works? He was born in America somewhere and I'm looking for any possible leads. Marion

I would very much appreciate a look up for my grandad Alexander FLETCHER, who worked for the GWR in Birmingham, after the 1st world war right through the 20's 30's and 40's. There is a family story that as a result of being gassed in the war, he was rendered dumb. He looked after the horses for the railway and after several years he suddenly regained the ability to speak and it was supposed to be attributed to being in contact with ammonia from the horses urine! Nice family story. He actually joined the Army under the name of Henry FLETCHER as he had previously been invalided out of the Marines so he may be under the name of Henry dob 10.01.1883 Thanks Chris

Hello Carol Could you please look for a Florence Aston She worked for GW Railways around possibly the 1930s Birmingham or Hereford. She received a gold watch from GW Railways. Thanks Shirley.

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