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Driver Charles Kirton, b1903 - d1981 (retired 1967)

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Notes on Driver C Kirton dated June 1962.

 

A cutting from the Gainsborough and Worksop Times.

 

Driver Kirton in charge of A1/A3 Pacific 60067 Ladas at Kings Cross. Date and photographer unknown.

 

British Railways - Notice of Royal & Additional Trains Thursday 8th June 1961 - page 1 & 2.

 

Notice of Royal & Additional Trains - Thursday 8th June 1961 - page 3 & 4.

 

Notice of Royal & Additional Trains - Thursday 8th June 1961 - page 5 & 6.

 

Notice of Royal & Additional Trains - Thursday 8th June 1961 - page 7 & 8.

 

Notice of Royal & Additional Trains - Thursday 8th June 1961 - page 9 & 10.

 

60067 was built by the North British Locomotive Company, entering service in August 1924, rebuilt in November 1939, and withdrawn December 1962.

 

From the 'Great Northern Line News' (British Railways Eastern Region September 1962)

 

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