Stewart has been solid as a rock ever since becoming the new vice-chairman.

The leading end of the coupling rod is provided with ½-in. side-play and self-aligning bearings to take the sharp curves on the dock sidings, which have a radius of 170 ft. The bogie has a side-play of 5 in.

I am tender-hearted by nature, and have found my eyes moist many a time over the scream of a wounded hare.

It could not have more obvious that ATC was urgently needed - yet all the new Labour Government did was make vague promises of reviews and 'consideration'. It kicked the can down the road, as did subsequent governments.