Christmas Tree Inter-works Railway

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A bit of color was added to highlight this Christmas tree that once stood on a wooden platform at the site of the former Trafford Westinghouse Foundry. The building in the background was the superintendent's office for the Westinghouse Inter-Works Railway. A banister covered with garland surrounds the wooden platform, and interestingly enough, a piano was brought on site for this occasion (no date recorded). While we don't know what was said that day, or the songs recited, there is one song that does come to mind this time of year, the Scottish folk song "Auld Lang Syne."

"Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, we'll take a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne."

 The first sentence is a rhetorical question, and the phrase "auld lang syne" essentially translated to "the olden days." The Trafford Historical Society works to preserve the history of our olden days, and honor the people from our past. We wish to thank our volunteers, donors, and followers who have contributed to the organization over the past year. **Raising a virtual glass** A toast to kindness and community. May you have a happy and healthy New Year. Cheers!