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The 'D(avid) Garnock collection' of photographs
The Earl had worked on the LNER as a young man, and in time became the owner of the SVR’s only LNER locomotive, The Great Marquess. The locomotive was briefly steamed at the SVR in 1973, but would not steam again until 1989. It was always the Earl’s wish to see 3442 working on the West Highland Line, for which Gresley’s K4 class was designed. On 15 July 1989 the Earl, although ill, saw his wish fulfilled when he rode for the last time on the footplate of his engine as it departed from Fort William. Sadly he died 16 days later on 1 August 1989.
Images from the 'D(avid) Garnock collection' of photographs date from around 1948 and are posted from time to time on social media.
3442 carried a wreath for the return working over the Settle and Carlisle Line and also on the following days in service on the SVR. The Earl’s funeral was marked in accordance with railway tradition by the sounding of 3442’s whistle at Kidderminster.