Ian Hale

“There were only three roads the line had to cross - from Heath and Reach down to Page's Park - and they were given permission for the guys on the train to hop out, stop the cars, or carts, with flags…”

“although the train now had to cross six roads, it only needed flag wavers at three locations”

“He said the improvements were due to cost up to £130,000 and would be paid for from its reserves”