mick2me 3,033 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Just caught this information on a TV program, first I knew of it. The original Gas Traffic lights exploded injuring a policeman, and were taken out of use until the Americans developed electric system. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._P._Knight 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Well, I'll ga to our house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 I'll go to foot of our stairs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Or Bill's mum's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 He must have been a clever bloke - traffic manager for the London - Brighton line by the age of 70 - although he died at 58 ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 Wikipedia! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 With great coincidence it was on the telly last night. Just in time for me to impress SWMBO with my knowledge of all things Nottingham, had to own up in the end though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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