A sad farewell

1D53 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:39 pm

His input into the forum during his time here was superb, his knowledge of the industry was up there with the best.

He will certainly be missed, not just in the real world but also his online presence.

RIP.

GMac · **Posted:** Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:51 pm

Indeed - a true gentleman in every sense of the word.

R.I.P

GM

2H84 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 28, 2010 4:49 pm

My Thoughts and sympathy also with The Family of Cummins.

R.I.P 2J50/Cummins

northerner · **Joined:** Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:56 am **Posts:** 1283

Thoughts to all concerned. RIP 2J50 / Cummins

blue · **Posted:** Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:03 pm

My condolences and deepest sympathies to his family, friends, colleagues and to those who witnessed and attended the incident. He is definitely a loss to the railway industry.

Chrissa_156401 · **Posted:** Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:13 pm

Very sad news indeed. Thoughts go out to Cummins family and friends at this sad time. R.I.P

Cleckheaton Central · **Posted:** Sun Aug 01, 2010 12:17 pm

A true gent has been lost and will be sadly missed by everyone

Snapper · **Joined:** Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:06 am **Posts:** 758

Alex's death is tragic.

Kermit · **Posted:** Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:41 am

I don't really think this is the best place to discuss the rights and wrongs of the media reporting of the incident. It would be much better to leave conjecture and hearsay to one side until we hear the coroner's report and any reports by RAIB, should they investigate.

Any references have been deleted out and further references will also be deleted. I hope that is OK.

Spongebob · **Posted:** Mon Aug 02, 2010 5:38 pm

thank you Kermit...

GMac · **Posted:** Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:10 pm

I've been asked to pass on the details for Alex's funeral, which is due to be held this coming week.

The Funeral Service will take place at Agecroft Crematorium, Salford on Thursday August 12 at 2pm; donations may be made in memory of Alex to RMT Widows & Orphans Fund, c/o Darwen Funeral Services, 59-61 Blackburn Rd, Darwen. BB3 1EJ. Tel 01254 873618.

GM

Flatfish · **Joined:** Fri May 21, 2010 10:34 am **Posts:** 5

Northern Railways wrote:

It is with great sadness that we have to announce our member, 2J50/Cummins died this morning.

Quote:

In addition the following users have requested their accounts and posts to be deleted. I would like to wish them the best of luck in their future endeavours.

2J50
Lancastrian
Heathen

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blue · **Posted:** Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:25 pm

After a number of issues and frank discussions, Alex and a number of other users requested complete account deletion. He came back as Cummins. We are looking at this policy in detail due to the damage that this does to the database and the fluidity of posts.

Northern Railways

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