Feb
16
End of an era for Lithgow
Two veteran drivers have retired after long years of proud service. Ian Casey has been working the railways for 52 years and Ian (Butch) Collins is just shy of 48 years. There will be a retirement dinner on Saturday March 24 at Club Lithgow. (Retirement Party)
The two Ians’ careers, which kicked off in the era of steam, were covered in their local paper.
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