Desmond Coakham RIP

[Garfield]

I regret that I have to announce the passing of another stalwart of the Irish railway heritage scene.

 

Desmond Coakham, railway historian and author, passed away earlier today at the age of 91. May he rest in peace.

[Guest hidden-agenda]

Gone to the library in the sky. RIP

[leslie10646]

I'm very sorry to hear of Des's rather sudden passing. I had a letter

from him a couple of months ago.

 

He really was a fount of knowledge on rolling stock and always generous

with his time to provide info. Every time I did a GN wagon, I would

consult him to find out where it ended up in the great rolling stock

diaspora in 1958.

 

He provided drawings for both of my BCDR coal wagons.

 

A bad day, as Bernard Holden - he of Bluebell Railway fame - also

passed on at just 104 years old.

 

Leslie

[Glenderg]

Oh god that's a shock. He's a bit of an unsung hero in my mind. The sheer number of drawings he produced and information he committed to books should not be forgotten. My sincerest sympathies to his family.

 

Richie.