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Peter Townend Obituary

Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by MG 7305, Nov 14, 2023.

  1. MG 7305

    MG 7305 New Member

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    Sadly Peter Townend has died. Here is a link to his obituary in the Daily Telegraph.

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituar...-steam-trains-railway-shedmaster-kings-cross/
     
    MG 7305, Nov 14, 2023
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    An interesting listen. I still cherish my 1975 copy of Top Shed which cemented a lifelong interest in LNER steam.
     
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    Peter Townend's last journey, filmed by @No.7 - King's Cross to Belle Isle on 60007 on Saturday.
     
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    The Green Howards Nat Pres stalwart

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    This reminds me that I remember David Elliott saying several years ago he wanted his ashes to go in Tornado's firebox.
     
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    How very fitting.
     
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    Beautiful and moving, how very lovely
     
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