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This photo was taken in the late 40s or early 50s
The gentleman third from the right is Driver Clifford Bloom

Engine Driver Clifford Bloom's last payslip.

Driver Clifford Bloom at the controls.

Born 23rd March 1885, he drove the evening train from Haughley on 21st March 1951 and on reaching Laxfield he collapsed and was taken home. Sadly he died the next day, just a day before his birthday

This photo was taken on the 19th July 1952.
Characters from left to right are:
Cleaner Harry Howlett, Guard Horace Bloom, Driver Joe Skinner, Fireman Jack Law

Strabroke railway station staff porter Horace Bloom

Bloom - lead poisoning Queens Head