It is with much sadness I have to record the passing of my dear friend Colin last night. He passed away in a Hospice after being diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer less than a month ago.

My condolences go to Margaret and all his Family.

Colin was a true Railway Enthusiast, both Modelling and Preserved Railways. Colin used to Drive and Guard on the Mid Suffolk Light Railway and before that as a Driver for Bressingham Railway Museum.

Colin used to help myself and others to organise fund raising Model Railway Exhibitions over East Anglia, This included for First Responders Medical Teams as well as Preserved Railway.

Colin was a top modeller in O Gauge, his renowned Micro Layouts were top class pieces of modelling and he often called them ‘Pointless Layouts’ as he managed these shunting layouts without turnouts (points). He always said that every one has room for a layout – he proved this many times and would chat to everybody about what could be achieved in small spaces

I knew Colin for over 30 years and it was an absolute pleasure, but calling him a friend was one thing that I will cherish all my life.