Eastwood Town - A tribute to Gordon's modelling.

[Simon Hartshorne]

I can’t add anything except my best wishes. I don’t follow RMWeb every day and it was a shock to see this news for the first time today. 

[Captain Kernow]

So very sorry to hear this awful news and my heart goes out to Gordon and his family. I can only join with those others who have expressed a hope that there will be better news soon.

 

[RedgateModels]

Yes, ditto, I've still got my own problems but nothing compared to dear Gordon. 

[Troublesome Trucks]

Such sad news.My thoughts are with Gordon and his family.We all take so much for granted.

[BoD]

Sadly Gordon passed away earlier this morning.

 

I hope that somewhere he is scoring holes-in-one and building the Eastwood Town of his dreams.  

[Barry O]

@BoD  many thanks for the update. A Very sad day.. such a gent.. and a great layout builder. RiP Gordon.

 

 

Baz

[Graham T]

That's really very sad news.  Don't know what else to say.

[Bogie]

That is very sad and I am so sorry to hear this news.  Like everyone else on the forum I was hoping.

 

My best wishes to his family and friends.

 

Gordon's family only need to read through this thread to appreciate in just what high esteem he was held - especially by such an eclectic group of people as model railway enthusiasts. 

 

RIP

 

[Harlequin]

Very sad news.

 

Thanks for keeping us in touch over the last few weeks, @BoD.

[polybear]

[Regularity]

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[amdaley]

I'm so sorry to hear that. 

I was always praying that he would make it through. You will be with us in our memories Gordon. 

My sympathies to his family & friends.

RIP Gordon. 

[jamie92208]

Very sorry to hear that. A sad loss.

 

 

Jamie

[PhilH]

One of the good guys, a sad loss. RIP.

[LNER4479]

Oh no 

 

The recent bulletins had prepared us for this to some extent (and thanks to BoD for providing those) yet the human spirit always hopes.

 

Such a sad loss - you only have to look at the number of followers of this thread (421 as of me posting this) to see how highly regarded Gordon and his work was.

 

I was one of those who only knew Gordon through this thread; however, that changed when I was privileged to meet the man himself, as he made the effort to visit the Southampton show in Jan 2020, in the company of 92220 of this parish. Clearly struggling, he nevertheless bore a cheery face and I shall forever cherish our all-too-brief conversation at the barriers of Grantham.

 

Andy York's earlier post highlighted that Gordon's contribution to RMWeb was a lot more than just his own modelling adventures (endlessly entertaining and inspirational though they were) and for that we can all be truly grateful.

 

Right o'way Gordon for your onward journey into paradise where the trains forever circuit flawlessly round Eastwood Town's perfectly constructed tracks.

 

[great northern]

Another very good person and very fine modeller gone. I met Gordon only a couple of times, and long ago, but we kept in touch, and he will be greatly missed. My condolences to, and sympathy for his family at this dreadful time for them.

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[5BarVT]

Thanks for letting us know.  It was becoming a more expected outcome, but no less sad for that.

 

Nor any less a sad time for his family, whom I will be remembering in my prayers.

 

Paul.

[cb900f]

Nothing to add, just to repeat the member's thoughts and comments above .

Like many others I only knew Gordon through RmWeb. During one of his change of plans I purchased a large number of handmade points that were redundant. They arrived in 2 large plywood boxes perfectly built , so good in fact, that a couple of hinges and a handle fitted and they would be ideal for carrying O gauge locos. A number of Gordon's points are now in place on my baseboards.

 

RIP  Gordon

 

Pete

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[Tom D]

So sad to hear this, RIP Gordon, my sincere condolences to your family.

[The Stationmaster]

Oh heck - I just looked in to see how things were going and then read Bod's latest post.  Condolences to Gordon's family for their loss.  

And a a genuinely great loss for our hobby and RMweb itself - not just for his modelling expertise but Gordon was a truly 'nice bloke' in every sense of the word and it's sad to hear of his departure.  God speed Gordon. 

[Chris116]

RIP Gordon. You provided inspiration to many of us and for that we thank you. You, your family and friends are in my thoughts. 

[lezz01]

Very sad news. He will live on in our hearts and memories. 

Regards Lez.

[Dmudriver]

So sad.  This is the news we didn't want and hoped we wouldn't get.  Farewell, Gordon.  My condolences and best wishes are sent to his family.

[chuffinghell]

 very sad news, my condolences to his family

[Denbridge]

So very sad. May you rest in peace Gordon. My thoughts are also with his wife and family at this terribly sad time.