George Smith went to Russia

[obadiah]

My Gt Grandfather, George Smith was a Steam Loco. Driver (Static) at Healds Foundry in Stockport, and in 1882 was sent out by them to Russia to help build the Siberian railway.
I still have his original passport and a photo taken whilst out there, but, that's it.
Also tried looking in newspaper articles of the period for further info. without success.
Can anyone help flesh out the facts and maybe succeed where I failed?
Any help very much appreciated, as he is one of my (many !) brick walls.
Thanks in anticipation
Obadiah

[t mo]

hi obadiah
not what you asked but hopefully it may help try this www.railforums.co.uk  it covers all aspects of railways you must surely find someone on there with some knowledge of your request
trevor

[obadiah]

Thanks, Trevor I'll try that.
Obadiah