Lew Adams

Lewis Drummond Adams (born 16 August 1939) is a British former trade unionist. Adams was educated at Impington Village College in Cambridge, then started his career with British Rail at the age of 15, working his way up to become a steam locomotive driver. In 1998, Adams had a Class 87 locomotive named after him by Virgin Rail Group boss Richard Branson using the same "Black Prince" name, the first union secretary to have such an honour since former ASLEF secretary William P. Allen, General Secretary until 1947.

Lew Adams

Lewis Drummond Adams (born 16 August 1939) is a British former trade unionist. Adams was educated at Impington Village College in Cambridge, then started his career with British Rail at the age of 15, working his way up to become a steam locomotive driver. In 1998, Adams had a Class 87 locomotive named after him by Virgin Rail Group boss Richard Branson using the same "Black Prince" name, the first union secretary to have such an honour since former ASLEF secretary William P. Allen, General Secretary until 1947.