Very sad news
 

With great regret steam driver/fireman and diesel driver Paul Kane collapsed and died while firing A4 60019 from York to Kings Cross on Saturday night.

Paul was a Carlisle man from the days of steam who I spent a good deal of time with. His knowledge, laughter and advise will be greatly missed.

RIP Paul. The trip to mallaig will never be the same....

My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paul. RIP.

My god, that is very bad news.
Sincere condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.

Long may his memories live on.

48111

RIP Paul and condolences to his Family, friends and colleagues.

His exploits were near legendary, one of the very best. RIP.

Bill.

A sad day for the steam world. May he rest in peace and my condolences go to friends, collegues and family.

May I ask if he was the regular fireman for the Jacobite?

RIP
 

No sfe, he was one of the 2 regular drivers of the jacobite, although he did love firing - and was extremly good at it to.

As I said, the trip to mallaig will never be the same, nor will the singing of 'whos afraid of beasdale bank' after succesfully reaching the summit!!!

Thank you Paul. RIP.

Best wishes,

John H-T.

Sad news indeed. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Paul.

Tony

Bittern & dust - two words which mean a lot to so many people. It would be wrong to try and make any jokes at this time so I will leave that to headline writers. What a way to go though on the footplate of a wonderful loco doing what he loves best. From what I read of him this would have tickled his sense of humour. God bless.

Sad loss to the world of steam and railways. Condolances to his family and friends.
Richard

Sorry to hear this, much respect to the family.

I have often thought many steam fans would like to be cremated in the firebox of their
favorite engine. I am sure he would like to go in Bittern for the final trip
---I know the health and safety people would not allow it

With All due respect, he went doing a thing he was so obviously good at, as well as Loved doing. Even though I never met him, RIP Paul, and Thank You for giving Millions, so much enjoyment in life from Your work.

From what I have already read, you Will be sadly missed.

paul kane
 

RIP Paul Kane a Legend of the main line crews, you will be sadly missed Condolences to family.