About this event

Being interested in Trains from an early age, led Lippy to start making Trainspotting trips around the country. (Remember no mobile phones or Internet back then). Gradually going further away from home as he got older.

By the time he was about to leave school, the miners strike was in full swing. He wanted a job on the Railways so told the lady at the job centre that he had heard that BR did a Youth Training Scheme (YTS) – being successful he started in September 1984 working at various locations around Merseyside. By the time it ended in July 85 he was looking for a full time job, but being from over the water (Wirral) they were few and far between. A lucky break came his way and by November 85 he was a Traction Trainee in the line of promotion to being a Driver.

This presentation will include some Video footage as well as Slides of his progression from Trainspotting to Train Driving.

This event is in person, and guests are welcome at Keen House. The bar will be open before, in the interval and after the lecture with a range of drinks and snacks. We also intend to stream it live on line, and record it for ‘on demand’ viewing later. Please use the form on this page to register for the online Zoom link (it will be available from mid January).

Non MRC members are welcome with a suggested donation of £3 either in person or on our virtual coffee page

Finally, please note there are stairs to all rooms. If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact us so we can advise and make appropriate arrangements.