In Memoriam.

A sad note, as some of you would have heard already, on the 12th October 2018 it was communicated through the department (and elsewhere, eventually, via social media) that Malcolm Ranieri, long time photographer and contributor to all things transport, had passed away unexpectedly at home. 

Malcolm Ranieri. (Courtesy of Old Glory Magazine/M. Elvey)

Many of you would have known Malcolm from his photography of, not only our diesel fleet, but also of the whole of the GWR. His pictures have been used on our postcards, adorned raffle prizes and gifts as well as being a very regular contributor of photos in 'The Cornishman', 'The Growler', on our linked social media sites and owning group magazines. He was fixture at most of our large events and could more often than not be found at Didbrook or Stanway getting the photos of trains powering out of Toddington. He was also a contributor to the wider railway and transport media as well as being a regular speaker at archive events - not only for GWR groups but also the wider railway community. 

A very personable man and a true gent. You will be missed by many. RIP Malcolm.

One of Malcolm's last photos to me for the blog. Our ED, along with the DMU, heads towards Gotherington during our July gala. (Courtesy M. Ranieri)