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

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.

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.