A Man Called Amos
22 Jul 2005
c2c has honoured one of its longest serving staff by naming a train after him.
Tony Amos, 68, from Elm Park, Hornchurch, joined the railways at 16 and, apart from a 3-year break in the mid-fifties, spent all his working life on the London, Tilbury and Southend line before retiring in October 2001. Tony built up 47 years service on the railway.
He started his career as an engine cleaner at Plaistow Steam Depot. Later he moved to depots at Ripple Lane and finally East Ham. Route director, Leila Frances, said, “Tony is one of the great unsung heroes of the railways. He was starting his career long before I was even born, but everyone who knew him speaks highly of his professionalism - always well-dressed, reliable and conscientious. All of us at c2c wish him well in his well-deserved retirement.”
Tony now concentrates on his main hobbies - his family, fishing and supporting West Ham Football club.