Retired March driver Eric Green will be 100 years old later this year and Peter Wright spoke to him briefly about his career.
He liked B17s - "Fast and strong" he said, preferring the small tender variety over those with standard LNER tenders. He expressed a particular affection for 61620 Clumber. It was decided that on behalf of The Trust, to present him with a framed photograph of 61620 in preparation for his milestone birthday.
Note: Unfortunately Driver Eric Green died peacefully in his chair on Monday evening. Born 1st September 1922. Died 28th March 2022.