1899
York Friendly Society of Enginemen and Firemen absorbed into
A.S.L.E.& F.
Orphan Fund inaugurated
Railway accidents on the
L.B.S.C.R.
New Cross 14th April 1899
Involving Driver William Pogmore & Fireman Stephen Hackett Depot unknown & New Cross Driver Arthur lock & Fireman Thomas Horne
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Stoat’s Nest - Coulsdon Loco Shed 1899 - 1929
The L.B. & S.C.R. opened the motive power depot
1899 and closed in 1929
STORIES FROM THE SHOVEL
extracted from the R.C.T.S. book of L.B.S.C.R. Locomotice Vol. 2
INVOLVING TUNBRIDGE WELLS FIREMAN HILLMAN
On the 11th September, 1899 between Tunbridge Wells and Groombridge, Fireman Hillman went out onto the running plate oiling-up his locomotive No. 287 Burryhill. The old fashioned lubricators retained so long by the Brighton necessitated visiting the front end while running with the steam off. The tallow cups were then opened and the lubricant sucked in and thoroughly distributed. The oil the cylinders when stationery meant only one section received any benefit, and the other remained dry. Hillman was bending over the left hand cock, when he was hit by a pheasant and flung of the engine. By some lucky chance he lived not only to tell the tale, but also to eat the pheasant, which failed to enjoy similar good fortune.
Railway accidents on the
L.B.S.C.R.
Epsom 28th September 1899
Involving Driver Richard Jenkins & Fireman Eley Depot unknown
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Lewes 2nd October 1899
Involving Brighton James Whiting & Fireman William Tasker
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Bermondsey 19th December 1898
Involving T.W.W. Driver Edward Herriett and his Fireman Arthur
Harthfield unknown and
Driver John Okell and his Fireman and depot unknown
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Railway accidents on the
L.B.S.C.R.
PHOTOGRAPHER UNKNOWN
Wivelsfield/Keymer Junction 23rd December 1899
Involving Driver Thomas Wright & Frederick Barrows Depot
unknown & Battersea Driver Alfred Westlake & Fireman William
Franklin
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In 1899 the Superannuation Fund was extended to become a pension fund for all staff.