Getting nowhere fast in Merthyr Tydfil.

[olinda]

In the 1901 census my grandfather was aged 14 and living in Merthyr Tydfil. On the census he is shown as in employment as a "engine driver (stationary)".
Does this mean anything to any of you ?. Might it be linked to the mining industry ?.

[Berlin-Bob]

The answer is on RootsChat in Occupation Interests / Stationary Engine Driver
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,38892.0.html

there may be other threads, too, but that should give you a start 

[olinda]

Thanks Berlin Bob. It's great to be able to tap other people's experience in this way. Your help is appreciated.