Wilfred Wood
1897–1982 (age 85)
Biography
Wilfred Wood devoted more than fifty years to operating steam and diesel locomotives around Stockport, a career defined by meticulous attention to safety and an abiding respect for the rhythms of working-class travel.
He earned the trust of passengers and colleagues alike by welcoming apprentices, sharing the quiet pride of early morning runs, and embodying the reliability that made the railways a lifeline for communities in the North.