Sad News Regarding Member - 'trainsdownunder'

David Asquith · May 31, 2015, 05:08:12 PM

My condolences to his family but his unexpected passing is very sad for all of us here in the N gauge brotherhood.

mark100 · May 31, 2015, 06:04:33 PM

I never knew or had any contact with him, but it's always a shame when someone who was popular and well respected says goodbye for the last time.

Mark

Railwaygun · May 31, 2015, 06:49:43 PM

Would it be appropriate to start a " Garden of Rembrance "thread?

Caz · May 31, 2015, 06:53:38 PM

A sad loss and a great contributor to the forum, I'm sure he will now have his dream layout as he deserves it.

Cooper · May 31, 2015, 08:04:13 PM

RiP trainsdownunder.

Guy · May 31, 2015, 10:23:22 PM

Very sad to hear this news. I will miss Colin's knowledgeable posts. A sad loss to our N Gauge community.

My condolences to his family. RIP

1936ace · May 31, 2015, 10:47:43 PM

Very sad news. He will be missed very much. Like George I never met Colin but exchanged a few calls and emails as we sent parcels back and forth.
Bart

dannyboy · May 31, 2015, 11:33:50 PM

That is sad. Whilst a relative 'newbie' on the forum, I read his posts with interest and he always struck me as a nice, very knowledgeable and helpful man. My condolences to his family and friends.

Chetcombe · June 01, 2015, 01:58:09 AM

Very sad news. My condolences to his family and friends.

Chris · June 01, 2015, 05:10:54 AM

This news struck me particularly as I had the pleasure of meeting Colin in person last year while in Oz. We had some good days out in and around Adelaide and up the line running to Port Augusta. A real gentleman.

I found this photo that he sneaked into, taken at Adelaide National Railway Museum almost exactly a year ago.

RIP Colin

mickeyflinn · June 01, 2015, 08:40:37 AM

So sorry to read about this. My condolences to his family.

Pengi · June 01, 2015, 10:49:31 AM

Very, very sad news. I found Colin to always be willing to sort out a problem, particularly regarding lighting. He was so creative in designing circuits and kits to make it easier for people like me. As has been said previously, he will be a big loss to the N gauge community.

My condolences to his family and friends.

Vonzack · June 01, 2015, 12:19:13 PM

RIP Colin

Malc · June 01, 2015, 12:31:15 PM

To be honest, I don't really know what to say. Colin was a great guy, full of ideas. We chatted regularly by email about various projects. He had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the U.S. Railway scene and I often picked his brains.
I didn't know he was unwell, it must have been a great shock to his family. My thoughts are with them at this very sad time.

Luke Piewalker · June 01, 2015, 02:47:44 PM

Terribly sad news.

My condolences to his family and friends

RIP Colin