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| Ian Allan Passed away peacefully 29/06/2015 at 12:15 #73743 | |
tjfrancis
359 posts |
Ian Allan died peacefully yesterday aged 93, after a long illness A man who must have influenced the lives of virtually every railway enthusiast in the UK, with the introduction of the 'ABC' spotting books R.I.P I am dyslexic so please consider this when reading my posts Last edited: 29/06/2015 at 12:41 by tjfrancis Log in to reply The following user said thank you: Pinza |
| Ian Allan Passed away peacefully 29/06/2015 at 13:12 #73744 | |
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AndyG
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Sad News, I met him a couple of times when he visited the Gt Cockcrow Railway with his family, although sadly confined to a wheelchair (the Ian Allan Group own the site of the miniature railway). As with many others his publishing kindled a lifetime interest with me in transportation, not just railways. I think I'm correct that he shared the same Birthday as myself, and would have been 94 tomorrow. Rest in Peace. I can only help one person a day. Today's not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look too good either. Log in to reply |
| Ian Allan Passed away peacefully 29/06/2015 at 14:23 #73745 | |
moonraker
370 posts |
R I P Ian. Certainly one of the most influential people in the Transport Book publishing genre if not the most influential. The combined volume was a must when I was still at school
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| Ian Allan Passed away peacefully 29/06/2015 at 14:32 #73746 | |
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larsht
12 posts |
Rest In Peace I have a whole bookshelf gently weeping in my living room. He leaves a legacy not to be taken lightly, as his books has spurred on many enthusiasts. Today we bow our heads Log in to reply |
| Ian Allan Passed away peacefully 29/06/2015 at 15:26 #73747 | |
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GW43125
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" said:Sad News, I met him a couple of times when he visited the Gt Cockcrow Railway with his family, although sadly confined to a wheelchair (the Ian Allan Group own the site of the miniature railway).Sadly. I've never been there when he was. RIP. He will be missed. Thoughts with his family. Log in to reply |
| Ian Allan Passed away peacefully 29/06/2015 at 16:23 #73748 | |
DaveHarries
1285 posts |
RIP. The world of rail and train enthusiasts would have been a very different one without him to enrich it. Dave Last edited: 29/06/2015 at 17:55 by DaveHarries Log in to reply |
| Ian Allan Passed away peacefully 29/06/2015 at 20:37 #73758 | |
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Pinza
106 posts |
My mum (now 75) had an Ian Allan spotting book in the early/mid 1950s - I'm sure that helped the romance that led to my rail enthusiast dad to eventually marry her! And then produce me and pass on a passion for railways... In the 1970s, I eagerly awaited the annual publication of the 'Combined volume' of the ABC book. Joined British Rail in the early 80s for an enjoyable 14 year career in the industry. No longer on the railway - but still fascinated by the subject. A passion instilled in my parents and then me by Ian Allan. A massive influence on the transport publishing industry - a sad loss RIP Log in to reply |
| Ian Allan Passed away peacefully 30/06/2015 at 18:46 #73770 | |
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Brunel
6 posts |
As a young boy in the 1950's, the Ian Allan Combined Volumes were an absolute must. I remember that if you didn't have one, then you were treated almost like a leper. I had two copies at a time; one for carting around and the best copy left at home, neatly underlined and marked with cops, photos etc. Yes, the whole railway enthusiast fraternity owe Ian Allan a huge debt of gratitude, for making the hobby accessible and affordable. Rest In Peace, Sir. Log in to reply |