Gerald Boden RIP

Recieved an email at somepoint Thursday and thought I'd pass it on:

"It is with sadness that i write this email to advise you that Gerald boden passed away over night i am sure many of you would have known Gerald from around the NVR and his many locomotives B1 1306 Mayflower, Class 40 40106 Atlantic Conveyor and Class 14 locomotives"

I would like to convey my condolences to the family at this sad time.

 

Sad news indeed. I heard some time ago that he was not a well man but the news still comes as a shock. His contribution to railway preservation was noteworthy. The quality of workmanship and care of his locos was second to none. RIP Gerald.

 

Seconded. He was a true gentleman as well and it was a pleasure to work with him during SSS2.

Condolences to his family, and thank you to Gerald for everything he did with 1306 over the years. She was a credit to his level of workmanship and care. RIP.

 

I was looking through my phone the other day and found his number

And i wondered how he was ........well now i know

My sentiments echo "Lil bears" a true gentlemen and from my point of view a pleasure to deal with and a good sense of humour

I certainley enjoyed his company at Steel Steam & Stars 2

My thoughts are with his family and friends and the future of Mayflower

 

Very sad news. I've had a couple of cabrides on the 40 at the NVR courtesy of him, and he seemed like a very nice bloke.

 

Whilst I never met Mr Boden his contribution to preservation has been nothing short of magnificent. Coincidently, before reading this thread, I was just flicking through an old 'Nene Steam' in which he was thanking volunteers for they're hard work with his old portabin and containers on the NVR.

Truly a fantastic man from all accounts. Just sorry i never got to meet him.

 

I too never had the pleasure of meeting Mr Boden but I am very sad to hear this news. RIP.

 

Sad news. I met him on several occasions and found him to be a very interesting chap. Some people mistook his massive pride for his locos as rudeness but I believe he just really loved them.

He took the time to talk to me both at the NNR when I was working in the yard and at the Battlefield line last year, (when he did not sound well at all).