Can anyone read this job description?

[TonyR]

Hi all, I would welcome guesses on this rellie's job description.  I thought it was 'Lamp Turnner Railway' as first, but now I'm not so sure.  All ideas gratefully received, soz no prizes though.  Regards, TonyR.

[Tati]

Lamp trimmer ?

[kerryb]

There is an occupation called Lamp Trimmer.  In either Royal or Merchant Navy, originally responsible for keeping all oil lamps on the vessel in working order, later became a general assistant to the Boatswain and Storekeeper. A Petty Officer.

That could explain why Railway is in brackets??

Kerry

[lizdb]

I, too , would go with Lamp Trimmer

[TonyR]

I guess Lamp Trimmer makes more sense than my idea of Lamp Turner, so thanks to all for the suggestion.  Regards, TonyR.

[trellisick]

hi tony,
       definitly lamp trimmer!! all the railway companies employed trimmers to look after the signal lamps, you usualy started as a trimmer, porter, fire dropper or some other menial job and then progressed up the ladder to become a fireman and then passed fireman eventualy (if you were lucky or lived that long) driver and inspector. probably in a more recent census you will find him in a different railway job.
                                                        all the best kali.

[1000xlch]

I agree it is Lamp Trimmer on the Railway.

John Rowley