If you register, you can do a lot more. And become an active part of our growing community. You'll have access to hidden forums, and enjoy the ability of replying and starting conversations.

45231/Bert Hitchen

Rasprava u 'Steam Traction' pokrenuta od 61624, 13. Svibanj 2015..

Stranica 1 od 2
  1. 61624

    61624 Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    27. Rujan 2006.
    Poruka:
    5,294
    Lajkova:
    3,599
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    It has been reported on the NYMR Volunteers FB page that Bert Hitchen has passed away, which is sad news. 45231 had been on the market for quite some time, but one would imagine that there will now be an increased urgency to sell it as part of the process of sorting out his estate.
     
    61624, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #1
  2. Bramblewick

    Bramblewick Member

    Pridružen(a):
    19. Siječanj 2010.
    Poruka:
    736
    Lajkova:
    200
    Very sad. Lovely man. Didn't he also own the other Furness Railway 0-4-0?
     
    Bramblewick, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #2
  3. 61624

    61624 Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    27. Rujan 2006.
    Poruka:
    5,294
    Lajkova:
    3,599
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Haven't heard anything about the Furness loco since he bought it - can anyone give an update?
     
    61624, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #3
  4. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

    Pridružen(a):
    25. Kolovoz 2007.
    Poruka:
    35,836
    Lajkova:
    22,273
    Interesi:
    Training moles
    Grad:
    The back of beyond
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Very sad news. Have had some good runs behind his locos over the years. RIP.
     
    Spamcan81, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #4
  5. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    22. Listopad 2009.
    Poruka:
    4,416
    Lajkova:
    1,681
    26D_M, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #5
    green five and Jamessquared like this.
  6. Jamessquared

    Jamessquared Nat Pres stalwart

    Pridružen(a):
    8. Ožujak 2008.
    Poruka:
    27,798
    Lajkova:
    64,476
    Grad:
    LBSC 215
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    Well, you learn something every day. I knew of Bert Hitchen the cyclist, and Bert Hitchen the railwayman, and never connected the two.

    RIP.

    Tom
     
    Jamessquared, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #6
  7. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    15. Travanj 2006.
    Poruka:
    16,551
    Lajkova:
    7,897
    Grad:
    1012 / 60158
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    RIP
     
    Martin Perry, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #7
  8. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    22. Listopad 2009.
    Poruka:
    4,416
    Lajkova:
    1,681
    Poignancy too in the fact he passed in the week 34027 is recommissioned.
     
    26D_M, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #8
    3855 se sviđa ovo.
  9. sgthompson

    sgthompson Part of the furniture Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    12. Lipanj 2008.
    Poruka:
    4,010
    Lajkova:
    9,837
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Tobacco manufacturing
    Grad:
    Kendal
    Very Sad ! A wonderful man that loved steam !
     
    sgthompson, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #9
    26D_M se sviđa ovo.
  10. Bean-counter

    Bean-counter Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    21. Srpanj 2007.
    Poruka:
    5,844
    Lajkova:
    7,688
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Grad:
    Former NP Member
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Such a character, but also a great engineer and an inspiration to those working with him. I am sure just from the bits I know that his life story would make a great movie!

    I have great memories of a run behind 34027 after dark at am SVR gala - a couple of us from the Moors were stood with Bert in the end vestibule next to the loco, cinders bouncing off the roof, big broad grin on Bert's face.

    RIP Bert.

    Steven
     
    Bean-counter, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #10
    26D_M and green five like this.
  11. green five

    green five Resident of Nat Pres

    Pridružen(a):
    30. Travanj 2006.
    Poruka:
    6,783
    Lajkova:
    2,623
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Design Draughtsman
    Grad:
    Hampshire
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Very sad news. RIP Bert.

    He appears in this great programme about 34027:
     
    green five, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #11
    fish7373 se sviđa ovo.
  12. Dan Hill

    Dan Hill Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    1. Kolovoz 2008.
    Poruka:
    2,752
    Lajkova:
    836
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Brick Machine Operator
    Grad:
    Haywards Heath
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    Watched my DVD of that a few weeks ago sad to hear he's no longer with us. RIP Bert.
     
    Dan Hill, 13. Svibanj 2015.
    #12
  13. fish7373

    fish7373 Member

    Pridružen(a):
    25. Ožujak 2009.
    Poruka:
    251
    Lajkova:
    80
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    tube lines Northfields railway depot Piccadilly li
    Grad:
    london
    RIP Bert from the southall days FISH7373 81C
     
    fish7373, 14. Svibanj 2015.
    #13
  14. John Petley

    John Petley Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    8. Listopad 2007.
    Poruka:
    2,947
    Lajkova:
    2,524
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Interesi:
    Researcher/writer and composer of classical music
    Grad:
    Between LBSCR 221 and LBSCR 227
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I'm not normally a fan of anything other than lamps or discs on the front of a steam loco, but in this instance, if 34027 were to carry a wreath on the smokebox when it hauls the British Pullman train special along the SVR on Saturday, it would be a most appropriate gesture.
     
    John Petley, 14. Svibanj 2015.
    #14
    oddsocks and ghost like this.
  15. GWR4707

    GWR4707 Nat Pres stalwart

    Pridružen(a):
    12. Svibanj 2006.
    Poruka:
    19,232
    Lajkova:
    17,566
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Grad:
    Cumbria
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    No I do not currently volunteer
    I never put two and two together and realised they were one and the same gentleman - remarkable indeed, thoughts are with his family and friends.
     
    GWR4707, 14. Svibanj 2015.
    #15
  16. 26D_M

    26D_M Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    22. Listopad 2009.
    Poruka:
    4,416
    Lajkova:
    1,681
    I agree wholeheartedly with that. Bert was a doyen of the privateering loco owner style that has been followed by many since and a debt of gratitude is owed to him for pioneering many of the things we take for granted now. His ability to keep the show on the road became legendary.
     
    26D_M, 14. Svibanj 2015.
    #16
  17. collet1930

    collet1930 New Member

    Pridružen(a):
    7. Veljača 2011.
    Poruka:
    59
    Lajkova:
    25
    RIP Mr Hitchen was a privelage to have spoken to you many times in the Taw valley days around Kent.
     
    collet1930, 14. Svibanj 2015.
    #17
  18. 46118

    46118 Part of the furniture

    Pridružen(a):
    16. Rujan 2005.
    Poruka:
    4,043
    Lajkova:
    212
    Taw Valley running today with a wreath on the smokebox door.

    Loaded runs continue on the SVR in preparation for Saturday.
     
    46118, 14. Svibanj 2015.
    #18
  19. Jeff Albiston

    Jeff Albiston Member

    Pridružen(a):
    26. Svibanj 2008.
    Poruka:
    816
    Lajkova:
    21
    Spol:
    Muškarac
    Grad:
    City of Chester
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    R.I.P Bert Hitchen.
     
    Jeff Albiston, 14. Svibanj 2015.
    #19
  20. Steve

    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

    Pridružen(a):
    7. Listopad 2006.
    Poruka:
    12,732
    Lajkova:
    11,848
    Interesi:
    Gentleman of leisure, nowadays
    Grad:
    Near Leeds
    Heritage Railway Volunteer:
    Yes I am an active volunteer
    I hadn't seen Bert for years but only the other week, a voice behind me said 'Is that Steve' and I turned round to find him there. Time for a few reminiscences before we went our separate ways. Hard to believe he's now passed away. R.I.P. Bert.
     
    Steve, 14. Svibanj 2015.
    #20
Stranica 1 od 2

Podijelite ovu stranicu