Ron Bennett RIP [Southern Locomotives Ltd]

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We were saddened to learn that our 'Master Painter', Ron Bennett had died, at the age of 93.

Ron continued to attend Herston Works, albeit for 2 days a week latterly. He had such high standards. I remember at the Recommissioning Ceremony for 340453 'Sir Keith Park' (on 31st August 2013, at Kidderminster Station) overhearing him say that he 'only had time to apply 5 coats of gloss, instead of my usual 7' due to the time scale for delivery of the Locomotive from Swanage to the Severn Valley Railway.

He was a true 'gentleman' with a great sense of humour and enjoyed the usual 'banter' at the Works.

He will be sorely missed and Herston Works will not be the same again without him.

Please use the link below to see the SLL 'Latest News' in this respect:

http://www.southern-locomotives.co.uk/News/news.html

Rest in Peace dear friend.

PW

[Minty4371]

Thank you for posting this Ray.
Rest in Peace Ron.

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Here is a lovely compilation of photos, prepared by Southern locomotives Ltd, illustrating some of Ron's times at Herston Works, etc. Click on the first photo to read the titles of this and all that follow

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO ... dSTGNqS3V3

PW