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Stoker

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Sad News
« on: May 10, 2020, 02:04:40 pm »
Word is that an old steaming friend, well known from elsewhere, has succumbed to the Wuhan Flu.

A fine fellow with a wealth of knowledge freely shared ..... a true Gentleman!

Rest in peace Allan (Ferrysteam), may the steam plumes of your life carry you through eternity.
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Re: Sad News
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2020, 03:35:47 pm »
That is very sad news indeed.
Thanks for letting us know.

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Re: Sad News
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2020, 07:27:05 pm »
Yes a frequent contributor to another part of the steam world.  So sorry to hear.  RIP Allan.
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Re: Sad News
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2020, 07:44:00 pm »
So sad , rest in peace Allan.
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Re: Sad News
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2020, 02:40:30 am »
Very sad news indeed...

R.I.P. Allan
Cheers
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Re: Sad News
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2020, 06:33:47 am »
That was so very sad news to hear.
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Re: Sad News
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2020, 09:05:24 am »
Bummer. First person I have known to succumb.

RIP Allan.

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Re: Sad News
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2020, 11:13:21 am »
Terrible news, very sorry to hear Helen  :'(

Always enjoyed posts from the Frog and Ferret railway
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Re: Sad News
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2020, 03:36:05 pm »
A good friend, condolences Helen.  :(

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Re: Sad News
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2020, 04:07:56 pm »
I'm gutted. So very sorry to hear of this. R.I.P. Allan.
Helen, you have our support in getting through this time of profound sadness.


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Re: Sad News
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2020, 10:37:44 pm »
Very sad news indeed. RIP Allan, it was truly a pleasure reading your posts; you will be missed.

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Re: Sad News
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2020, 11:47:20 am »
Very sad to find this out.

Had a few good correspondences with Allan on the old forum and i know i inspired a few of his purchases.

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Re: Sad News
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2020, 05:30:17 pm »
That is sad news indeed.