Series
Rhymney Railway Company
Catalogue reference: RAIL 583
Date: 1853-1922
Miscellaneous records of the Rhymney Railway Company.
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Page: 59. Name: Thomas Reader. Occupation: Platelayer. Place of accident: Pontlottyn,...
Catalogue reference: RAIL 583/64/197
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- 1916 Aug 12
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Page: 59.
Name: Thomas Reader.
Occupation: Platelayer.
Place of accident: Pontlottyn, Glamorgan.
Injury: Fatal.
Details of accident: Reader was walking on the outside of the Down Main line with his back to an approaching train, the driver of which was sounding his whistle to warn the man. Reader's mate heard the whistle and shouted to Reader to keep clear, but Reader stepped right in front of the train and was instantly killed.
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Rhymney Railway Company
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