porter; head shunter; passenger guard; stationmaster; parcels clerk; station inspector; assistant station master; assistant manager; learned English from railway people; Beeching closures; perks; area management; train incident; discrimination; Queen Mother; interview experience; multi-racial; accommodation; training; working conditions; d.o.b. 1910-01-01, railway work 1957-1989, Kashmir; Kircaldy; Thornton Junction; Kinbrace; Glasgow, Central; Herne Hill; Woolwich; Liverpool; Broadstairs;