Unearthed: the era when a top railwayman earned 71p a day
IN AN era in when a £50,000 annual basic salary is commonplace for train drivers – those at Virgin Trains are paid up to £63,000, or more than £1200 a week – it is fascinating to see the wages of drivers and lower-ranked employees on the minor railways of early 20th century Britain.
Research revealed by Dave Rogerson in the September issue of the Welsh Highland Railway
