Roy C Link - Sad News
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Update 11th December 2020: If you wish to make a donation then please send a cheque (GBP only) made payable to Pritchard a Griffiths Donations Account to the funeral directors: Pritchard a Griffiths Cyf,
Dublin Street,
Tremadog,
Porthmadog,
Gwynedd
LL49 9RH
Donations will be shared between Narrow Gauge Railway Society, Series One Land Rover Club, Marie Curie Nurses and his local Cat/Animal Sanctuary. This account will remain open until April 1st 2021
It is with great sadness that I have to report that Roy C Link passed away on November 20th. He died of cancer, peacefully at home after a short period of palliative and end of life care, attended by his devoted wife Anjela of 50 years and adored daughter Hannah. I'm sure you will join us in thinking of them at this sad time.
His wish of donating his body to medical science has proved not possible due to the current crisis so he will be privately cremated, followed in due course by a small private ceremony by invitation only.
Roy was an extremely talented, kind and knowledgeable man with a great sense of humour, and his contribution to the railway world was immense. He was an artist, esteemed modeller and publisher and a great friend to many. Amongst his many other accomplishments, he pioneered finescale narrow gauge modelling in O14 through RCL Kits (now KB Scale) and was of course founder of the REVIEW and RCL Publications – some of the finest railway history books ever published.
Roy’s wish was that the REVIEW will continue which we will do as best we can. I had been assisting with editing under Roy's direction, but of course did not expect to have to assume control this quickly.
We intend to honour his legacy in REVIEW 125 and would welcome any personal recollections from those who knew him well - please send them to editorial [at] narrowgaugeandindustrial.co.uk. You are also welcome to leave comments either here or on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/narrowgaugeandindustrial.co.uk
John, Marion and David
Firstly, I’d like to add my condolences to Roy’s family and friends. I’ve always been a narrow gauge modeller and after taking a break I returned to the hobby and was looking for inspiration when I saw NG Sand & Gravel at an exhibition. I can’t remember where it was but I remember being utterly captivated by the sheer quality, attention to detail and ambiance Roy produced. I’m now an O14 devotee thanks to him. Only last week I received a copy of The Crowsnest Chronicles, I shall be reading this over the next few weeks with a tinge of sadness that the author is no longer around.
I am saddened to read of Roy’s passing. He was a gentleman and a fine modeler and he will be sorely missed.
Rest in peace Roy.
This is sad news indeed, I’ve been dreading this particular update on the website for a long time. While I never met him, his model building skills, artistic flair, and editorial guidelines are always something I have admired from afar. My most sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all he has touched. We have lost a true giant in the hobby.
terribly sad news indeed. when my hobby interests shifted, about 2005, i ordered a full package of all available back issues. Mr Link called me to discuss the order and showed a genuine interest in helping me learn more about the amazing critters and layouts he featured in the Review.
i think the comment “Roy was a real gentleman….” is his legacy.
sid
I’m so very sorry to hear this news. Roy is a Gentleman who has done more than any other to drive forward the quality and integrity of narrow gauge modelling – consistently and generously over decades.
He has been been a very real inspiration to me since I first saw his work in a magazine in 1974. I hope he and his family are very proud of his achievements and how he has brought us all forward.
My thoughts, thanks and condolences to his family.