PeteT
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Post by PeteT on Feb 3, 2014 10:19:52 GMT
Members of the forum will be saddened to hear that Pete Rich, Taff on this forum, passed away at the weekend. Pete, well known for his GWR knowledge and expertise so freely shared with others, was president of the Newport Society and also a major contributor to the Great Western Society having been involved in the rescue of locos from Barry and more recently producing invaluable drawings for new build projects. He will be sadly missed by many folk. - Pete Thomas
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Post by RGR 60130 on Feb 3, 2014 10:50:48 GMT
Sad news indeed. A very talented and knowledgeable guy.
Reg
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Post by Laurie_B on Feb 3, 2014 11:17:35 GMT
Very sad news indeed.I always enjoyed reading Peter's articles in Model Engineer,and have a number of his superb drawings which reflect his skill and knowledge.Condolences to his family and friends.
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gwrfan
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Post by gwrfan on Feb 3, 2014 12:35:06 GMT
Such a great loss to the Model Engineering world. His knowledge of the GWR in particular, and his wonderful loco drawings will be sorely missed. Gone With (much) Regret. My condolences too, to his family and friends.
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Post by alanstepney on Feb 3, 2014 16:20:02 GMT
A real shame.
One of the Great Names in Model Engineering.
I am just glad that he spent some time here imparting some of his knowledge to the rest of us.
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Post by dinmoremanor on Feb 3, 2014 20:56:01 GMT
Saddened by that news  His drawings are superb and his knowledge on all things GWR just something else. Condolences to his family, friends and all at Newport MES |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2014 22:53:56 GMT
This has upset me even though I never had the privilege of meeting the man in person, Pete helped me greatly when I first joined this forum and sent me all of his articles and those that he had collected from other authors on injectors which helped me greatly in understanding these things and which I shall use when making my own when I get to that stage. I am truly saddened by this news.....R.I.P Pete.... Pete |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2014 1:00:06 GMT
As a young lad reading my fathers "Model Engineer" magazine I remember those contributions by "Taff" and the wealth of knowledge so readily imparted...I bet right now he's discussing the finer points of long-travel valves with "George" (Churchward).... "Bill" (Stanier).... and the others...I hope the following is ok to post?? >>>>>>>>>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kUnCwV3AYE ----------- Farewell, old friend... |
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Post by jma1009 on Feb 5, 2014 22:57:58 GMT
i am terribly sad and dont know quite what to say. peter lived quite close to me. such a wonderful source of knowledge and inspiration, and half way through some wonderful new projects, despite being in poor health. ive lost so many dear close friends the last few years who i learnt so much from and who were an inspiration.
RIP peter, you will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
when i get the funeral details i will post them here.
cheers,
julian
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PeteT
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Post by PeteT on Feb 8, 2014 15:28:32 GMT
Have now heard from Pete Rich's daughter Helen, the funeral service will be a Humanist service at the Newport (Gwent) Crematorium on Thursday 20th February at 1pm. There will be a reception for friends and family in the Golf Club which is almost adjacent to the Crematorium. Hope a number of us may be present to show our respects and support the family, particularly Pete's wife Maureen and daughter Helen. Pete Thomas
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Post by dscott on Feb 16, 2014 23:43:44 GMT
I am happy to say that I met Pete on several ocasions and my most memorable being his visit to Minehead with some of his very loyal friends for a footplate journey down the line.
Pete had helped the railway with some of the design work converting their 51XX into a 2-6-0 tender locomotive.
Such a tallented man and ahead of the current thinking at the time with to scale locomotives that work with his superb Castle and Star design, also the Ivat. These were started in the very beginning of Engineering in Minature and gave us hope for several years of articles, alas he was let down and both of these stopped. I have a full set of drawings for the Star and once a year have a look through in admiration.
A close friend of Petes told of his battle with a bank and the loss of a house he had built himself which showed his skills beyond making superb models. I too am facing one of these nasty institutions that continue to drag our economy ever downward. And changing the name back and splitting into two will not help my feelings towards them!!!
The proud address apearing at the bottom of his drawings then it changes.
Farewell dear friend and thank you for enriching all our Model Engineering lives with your designs inspiration and help so freely given.
David
3 and 1/2 miles from the Reading track.
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Myford Matt
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Post by Myford Matt on Feb 19, 2014 3:09:12 GMT
Sad news.
I hope his nearest take some consolation from the very high esteem he is held in among the ME community across the globe, and his wonderful legacy in models, drawings, and generously given words of advice and help.
Like David, I have a full set of 'Taff' drawings (mine are for his Castle) and one day I hope to do them justice.
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Post by noggin on Mar 1, 2014 18:42:06 GMT
Sorry to hear that, Only just found out,A nice man indeed.Has helped me out with GWR Manor stuff alot.
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His drawings are superb and his knowledge on all things GWR just something else. Condolences to his family, friends and all at Newport MES 
