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THE COMMUNICATION Cord 3403 ANON Recreating Gresley’s last design THE COMMUNICATION ORD No. 52 Winter 2019 C Whitaker Neil Back to doing what she does best, Tornado roars through Wilmcote with 'The Bard of Avon' to Stratford. 1 CONTENTS EDITORIAL by Graham Langer DAVID BURGESS by David Champion PAGE 1 The last few months have not been without their ups and downs, Tornado David Burgess has recently stepped down as The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust’s Company Secretary and a Trustee and Director. especially where returning Tornado to traffic has been concerned. PAGE 2 Here David Champion pays fulsome tribute to one of our core team members. We held off putting this edition of TCC to bed in the hope that Editorial we might have some good news to report and I am sure I am as PAGE 3 To be greeted by David Burgess the him to do much of the work from home relieved as most of you to be able say that No. 60163 is now back David Burgess first time, and all subsequent times, is to by email. David admits to being one of on the main line. It has been a torrid time for a small number of Rob Morland be welcomed with both a broad smile the least well known of the Trustees as PAGE 4 our core volunteers and the engineering and operations crews and a firm handshake. The smile radiates Mandy Grant much of his work has been largely in the New appointments have burned excessive amounts of midnight oil to ensure we got the right result. his personal warmth and the handshake background, covering not just the role of PAGE 6 With DB Cargo (DBC) struggling to resource a second test run, West Coast echoes his integrity. Company Secretary, but vital areas such A1 engineering update Railways (WCRC) came to our aid and at very short notice managed to arrange Back in 1990, the Trust was specifically as insurances, purchasing, accounting, PAGE 7 not only delivery of the locomotive to the Wensleydale Railway but the required designed to attract the best professional and all the boring but essential work any Keeping Tornado on the tracks main line test run; in addition it looked like DBC would also find resourcing the management in all spheres necessary organisation has to cover. PAGE 8 ‘Aberdonians’ a challenge and in consequence WCRC will be helping us to run for the Trust’s operation and David is a Like all the Officers and Trustees of Tornado on Tour- those tours. There are a great many pieces in the main line jigsaw, even coordinating superb example of how this bore fruit the Trust, David has had to sacrifice Nene Valley Railway a single tour, let alone a series of tours, requires the help of numerous industry and developed the Trust into a world copious amounts of time and expense PAGE 10 partners and it is heartening when the assorted players work in a concerted and leader in its field. David has been an over the years, particularly when Tornado on Tour- pragmatic fashion to ensure success. Resourcing issues have meant that we have had unsung stalwart of the Trust for many attending meetings or special trains. Wensleydale Railway to jigsaw; even re-cast some of the timetable for 2019 and we apologise for the loss years and feels now is the time to take a Because of his home in the Channel PAGE 13 of two tours, ‘The Devonian’ and ‘The White Rose’, although alternative tours are back seat. Islands, a one-day meeting or train has Tornado on Tour- available; hopefully the published calendar is now finalised. Born in Mitcham, Surrey in 1948, he required at least a three-day absence 'The Auld Reekie' Despite calls on his time to help with Tornado, David Elliott has managed to push was brought up in south London and was from home involving return air travel to PAGE 14 on with engineering on No. 2007 Prince of Wales and although the locomotive has fascinated by trains almost from birth a UK airport and subsequent train travel. Tornado and Prince of Wales had to be partially dismantled to allow further work, progress in making and fitting banners in Darlington town centre according to his Mother. On leaving When Tornado was completed and a myriad of parts continues apace. Daniela shows growing skill and confidence in All aboard! Tornado welcomes school he entered the oil contracting entered traffic, David joined the Support Prince of Wales' crew the complexity of components she designs and produces for Finite Element Analysis, industry on the administrative side. In Crew, and when I have been able to PAGE 15 a critical phase with newly designed parts, as well as a talent for ‘hands on’ fitting typical David Burgess self-deprecating travel on Specials I have been impressed Covenantors’ Diary and finishing. Meanwhile the workshop team have been riveting and bolting more mode he describes his 20 years there David Burgess. by his solid and professional organisation Tornado Tour Diary 2019 components on the locomotive while Ian Howitt progresses construction of the as ‘unspectacular’, he did however hugely respected Company Secretary of the on-board staff. I am pleased to PAGE 16 tender frames. qualify as a Company Secretary before was in failing health, the Trust began to hear that he will be continuing to fulfil Shed Notices As suggested in TCC 51, further changes continue to occur in the structure of moving to Guernsey for a career in the seek someone to take over the role as this role and maintain his connection PAGE 18 the board and management of the Trust. David Burgess and Rob Morland have Finance Industry specialising in Trust and Tornado’s construction moved into the with the Trust. The big picture stepped down as Trustees and Directors although both will remain involved with the Company administration. The Trust has been very fortunate PAGE 20 final phases. David stuck his head over operation of Tornado on the main line and, in Rob’s case, the electrical system for No. David became a Covenantor to the to have David’s input over the last 25 I 60163 - Tornado's 10th Birthday the parapet and was duly appointed. 2007; it goes without saying that we are all hugely appreciative of the countless hours Trust in 1994, the year that physical years, and we wish him well on the ‘back Appeal After becoming Company Secretary, PAGE 21 both these stalwarts have contributed in the last 20 odd years. As mentioned in the construction of Tornado really got he was also appointed as a Trustee and benches’ – and hopefully he may get last edition, Graham Nicholas has been appointed Professional Head of Engineering Preparations continue on V4 under way with the cutting of the his work significantly increased over the more time to spend with what sounds to Project and in a move which will further strengthen the board, Huw Parker has taken on frames and casting of the wheels and years. Living in Guernsey, he found that be a super model railway! TCC PAGE 22 the role of Trustee and Operations Director; meanwhile, at the ‘coal face’, Richard cylinders. When Wreford Voge, our the way the Trust is structured allowed A1 Profile - No. 60123 H.A.Ivatt Pearson assumes the role of Engineering and Works Manager. Full details of these PAGE 24 changes follow in this edition. P2 engineering update As we move forward through 2019 I am sure I speak for all those closely involved with the Trust when I thank you all for your continued loyalty and support, as well as your Bunker-James Sophie PAGE 28 Project Plan, starting with the very first patience and understanding when things go awry! I sincerely hope many of you will enjoy ROB MORLAND P2 Roadshows plan in 1994. In 2006, with the engine travelling behind Tornado, visiting the Works or attending one of our presentations this year P2 Dedicated Donations update The Trustees of The A1 Steam in the final stages of construction, Rob PAGE 29 and look forward to meeting old and new friends in the process. TCC Locomotive Trust would also like to began the design of the A1’s electrical The Boiler Club steams past the MartinVos half way point thank Rob Morland for his services system, which he completed the P2 Progress to date to the Trust since 1995. Rob has been following year. He and Paul Depledge a Trustee since 1995 (with a break built and installed the complete system Club Badges PAGE 30 between 2004 and 2007) but has recently on the locomotive and support coach P2 Fundraising decided that he wishes to step back as a and continue to be responsible for its PAGE 32 Trustee. He will continue to take a lead maintenance and ongoing development. The Boiler Club on the electrical systems design and Rob is now leading the electrical work PAGE 33 maintenance on No. 60163 Tornado and on the P2 along with Alan Parkin and Paul Come on, come on, do the support coach E21249 and the electrical Depledge. Rob is a Chartered Engineer, Rob Morland (centre), flanked loco-motion with me! systems design for No. 2007 Prince a European Engineer and is Director of PAGE 34 of Wales. He will also continue as a his own company, Astutim Ltd, which by David Elliott receiving Profile – Graham Morton member of the Tornado Engineering helps companies make money out of the John Coiley Locomotive PAGE 35 Committee and volunteer as a member technology in the field of electronics Engineering Award.
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