Narrow Gauge Railways in Saxony – Dave Coxon

Dave Coxon worked for the railway for 50 years starting at Derby Locomotive Works and finishing at Derby Litchurch Lane Works.

During his long career he worked for the Research Division, the DM&EE Testing Section , The Commissioning Section and later for Serco.  He was fortunate to undertake a number of trips abroad and later joined Bombardier from where he retired in 2018.

Dave’s talk concerns a rail tour in 2015 which he was very fortunate to join.

It encompassed a trip by rail from London to Dresden, visits to various narrow gauge steam lines in the area, a visit to the main steam shed at Bahnbetriebswerk Dresden-Altstadt and to a preserved tramway system. Unfortunately the steam paddle steamers were not operating due to the very low water levels in the Elbe but nevertheless this was a trip of a lifetime!