(22 Apr 2014, 5:10 pm)RGR756V wrote I'm afraid it is. He passed this morning after a heart attack. Ian was a bit of a marmite guy and I know he ruffled a few feathers in places but his knowledge of GNE and Northern Group before it was unsurpassed. He was a true gent and will be sorely missed.
Was quite surprised to read it on Facebook, after having read posts from him on an enthusiast group just six hours beforehand! Thoughts go out to his family and friends.