Remembering ‘Half Mast’
Last updated 11:42, Wednesday, 27 August 2008
HAVING worked at Maryport station in the 1950s, I can confirm that stationmaster TW Edgar’s nickname was “Half Mast” (News & Star, August 23).
To amusement of his staff, he habitually wore his trousers well-hitched, which revealed his socks.
The former M & C board room was utilised by the Permanent Way Engineer and his staff, and when part of the station was demolished, they were re-located to Corkicle station, and at the same time, a temporary booking office was established at the north gable end of the station building.
Unfortunately, the beautiful circular lawn, which was a feature of the station, was lost forever when the new station and approach road was built.
JAMES E REAY
Seaton Park
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