On 5th April 2016 The Council plus 60 invited guests, and a great many more people, gathered on the concourse at Kings Cross Station, to witness the unveiling of our statue to Sir Nigel Gresley, on this the75th anniversary of the great man’s passing. Following an opening introduction by our President John Cameron, the guest of honour, Sir Peter Hendy, Chairman of Network Rail was invited to speak before carrying out the unveiling ceremony which raised much applause. There then followed speeches by Sir Nigel’s eldest grandson, the late Tim Godfrey, and Hazel Reeves who had been responsible for the excellently proportioned and lifelike statue. After the formalities were over the guests, who also included Sir Nigel’s grandson Ben Godfrey, Sir William McAlpine, Vice Presidents Peter Coster,, Richard Hardy and Peter Townend retired to “The Parcel Yard” where an excellent buffet lunch was served.