Hello,
Some or all of you may already know, but Don Ashton died on April 12th.
He was a fellow from England, who was an expert in the design and construction of Walschaert valve gear.
Having corresponded with him, he was a fine gentleman and most concerned for trying to help others on this and Stephenson gear.
Believe he will be sincerely missed.
Dave Griner
Just a Note -- Don Ashton
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Re: Just a Note
A fine gentleman indeed. His passing was also announced on the two, mostly UK forums as well. He will be missed.
Re: Just a Note -- Don Ashton
Thanks for your note, Dave.
Very sorry to learn we lost Don, whose valve gear design booklets were concise and informative without being stuffy.
B&O Bob
Very sorry to learn we lost Don, whose valve gear design booklets were concise and informative without being stuffy.
B&O Bob
Re: Just a Note -- Don Ashton
Bummer. I have his "Design procedures for Walchearts' and Stephenson's Valve Gears" volume here. RIP.
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