RIP @carlberry

[father_jack]

Hearing today that regular contributor on this thread and bus preservationist Carl Berry has died. I'd met him a few times at bus rallies and in bus barns. RIP.

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

Hearing today that regular contributor on this thread and bus preservationist Carl Berry has died. I'd met him a few times at bus rallies and in bus barns. RIP.

I'd noticed that we'd seen less of Carl in recent weeks. Very sad news if that's the case - thoughts to friends and family

 

[freetoview33]

A very sad loss =( thoughts are with his family

 

[GusB]

Posts #1-3 were originally in this thread:

First West of England (Bristol, Bath & The West)

Given we have quite few members in the general South West and Wales area who know a thing or two about the operations of First in the area, and like to discuss as much, I thought it would be sensible to have a new thread going for them (akin to the two Stagecoach fleet changes threads) so that...

www.railforums.co.uk

Carl has been a regular and well respected contributor to the forum for a number of years and will be missed.

 

[Bletchleyite]

RIP

 

[keppoch69]

What terrible news to read this afternoon. My thoughts go out to those who were close to the gent & knew him. Thank you for your postings here over the years. May You Rest In Peace.

 

[Dai Corner]

RIP Carl Berry.

I didn't know him but read his invariably interesting and well-informed posts.

I believe that as well as his eponymous website he also ran bristol-re.co.uk . It would be fitting if these were preserved, as well as his RE.

Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Typhoon]

I only came across Carl on forums such as this and other internet sources. His posts were always informative, respectful, thought through and enhanced the discussion. He clearly made a contribution beyond this. They will undoubtedly be missed.

 

[father_jack]

After talikng to fiends in the pres game I discover that this was his Bristol RE. Hope it gets a good home. http://bcv.robsly.com/afm103g.html

 

[vla50]

Really sad to hear of his passing and may he rest well.

 

[KendalKing]

RIP Carl Berry.

 

[peterblue]

I'm sorry to hear of this. Rest in peace

 

[StephenHunter]

RIP Carl Berry.

 

[Cowley]

Very sad news.

 

[jammy36]

As others above, I only knew Carl through forums like this. I can only echo the comments of @Typhoon and likewise always found his posts to be well-considered, knowledgeable and informative. RIP.

 

[Private Baxter]

Very sad to hear. He was a very knowledgeable member on this forum, and I certainly learnt a thing or two from his various posts.

 

[gazmark]

Godspeed Carl rip

 

[stevenedin]

RIP sorry to hear of the news ☹️

 

[lxfe_mxtterz]

Saddened to learn of this, may he rest in peace.

Thoughts go out to his family and friends.

 

[AllanMacF]

A quiet chap and not an outgoing conversationalist, but my, was his written word always valued and respected on Rail Forums. As said by so many, thoughts are with Carl's family and friends.

 

[Busaholic]

Wasn't privileged to know him, but his contributions were always considered and cogent. RIP.

 

[Marcus Fryer]

I also never really met him, although I did travel on AFM 103G one 376 New Year’s Day running day when he was driving. I believe he was heavily involved in that event, which was an annual occurrence until covid intervened? As well as adding my condolences to his family, I hope the RE finds a good home.

 

[Eyersey468]

I never met him but my condolences to his family. RIP Carl

 

[Strathclyder]

I too never knew him personally, but he was clearly a valued contributer, not just to this part of the forums, but to the bus preservation world. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP.

 

[ACBest]

I like many others never met Carl, however his contributions and vast knowledge were invaluable throughout this forum. RIP Carl.

 

[Trackman]

God Bless Carl. RIP.

 

[father_jack]

I'm pleased to report that AFM has passed into the very safe hands of long established and highly competent preservationist.

 

[TheGrandWazoo]

I'm pleased to report that AFM has passed into the very safe hands of long established and highly competent preservationist.

Given the care and attention that Carl applied to it, that is (at least) one positive outcome.

 

[aswilliamsuk]

Another to only know Carl virtually, but it feels like I've known him in such circles since the earlier days of UK-bus-fleetnews. A sad loss.