Born to the son of a railman, David was destined to become a train driver and in June 1980 began a 41 year career in the rail industry which took him to places that he could not of dreamed of as a 15 year old.

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Alright Spider takes the reader on a journey from David's early years, then following in his Father's footsteps on to the footplate to become a drivers assistant and then driver, and later on to become president of the train drivers union ASLEF and in 2001 was appointed trustee director of one of the largest pension schemes in the UK

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'This book brings a human aspect to our unique sector to the fore in a way that anyone can identify with and understand.....'​

Foreword by Mick Whelan, General Secretary ASLEF.

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'A gritty and incisive account of a life on the railway - Tyson writes with passion and charm, offering countless revealing anecdotes about a job he clearly loved'

-Christian Wolmar, Britain's leading transport commentator

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For every book sold £1 will be donated to the Railway Children Charity​

More information can be found about the RCC at www.railwaychildren.org.uk​

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Alright Spider! is published by Essex Transport Publishing 40 Broadway, Silver End, Essex, CM8 3RA

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What is being said about 'Alright Spider'​​

Alistair; '...a brilliant read..'

Andy; '..brought it all back, and had me laughing..... brilliant read'

Don; '.....a gem'

Tim Mallion Author of 'From British Rail to Freightliner; ' '.....wonderful...'​

Read articles by Derek James in both the Eastern Daily Press and Eastern Evening News

https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/24714851.derek-james-looks-book-train-driver-david-tyson/​

Up date​

I am pleased to report that most copies are now sold and a further print run has been ordered. We will be in a position to donate in excess of £500 to the Railway Children Charity

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Work has begun on 'Spider 2'

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Also see 'Alright Spider'! at www.goodreads.com ​

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