Memories, Videos, Music, Stories and Photos of Nik

The first anniversary of the death of my dearly beloved son Nik. I still feel the pain and heartache of losing you and will never come to terms with it. You are in my thoughts every day and in my heart forever. I will never be at peace…

Taking my bro for a little trip to see Emma and Mass in Dubai! For those who don’t know ,a few of us had his ashes made into rings so he can come with us on adventures Miss ya ❤️ Sue x

More from the Mix Tape collection, considerable effort has gone into these inlay cards.

I took a keyring of Nik’s today to a competition ,and put it on my carriage so we could have a blast together ❤️

So. Ive been putting off writing this because, for one thing I keep expecting him to walk through the door as if this whole thing has been an elaborate joke, and say something like "Oi Bird! What are you crying for!?….you soft arse!" For…

Well Bro what a day yesterday was ! I think you would have approved. We started with a J.D at your house at 9.30am! Chris did the most amazing speech and did you proud . I think it was fair to say the crematorium was packed to the rafters!…

Still in shock that you are gone Nik. I've been reminiscing the past 30 odd years, will great difficulty 😢 So many great and funny moments, I just didn't know which to remind you of. Probably the one you found the funniest, was when we…

Photo of us in Dumfries — Left to Right: Mark, Nik, Donald, Craig, Martin (with Lawrence and Dan in the background).

I still cannot believe Nik has gone. It’s been a pleasure to meet and work with him for 40 years. He was always there at social events, good crack at work — whether on a spare or a break, sitting on a seat at the top of Northumberland…

My Dearest beloved son Nik. Born August 2nd 1964 and taken from me August 30th 2025. I am lost without you as you were my rock always there when I needed you. I am devastated and heartbroken. You are in my heart forever. All my love Mam xxx

Some old pictures of a young me with my dad. You were an amazing father. Love you Chris xx

Watching the sunset in Venice and having a beer in memory of Nik - mainly because I know he'd have laughed his bollocks off at me paying €14 for 1 Moretti! Cameron Green

From Andy Lee

Very much unlike my dad to avoid an argument about music where there was one to be found, I guess he just liked both bands and thought the public spats about who was better to lessen the music so just listened to both, on the same tape…

Miss you so much already, I love you. Ali x

Bloody hell, Nik. I can’t actually believe I’m writing something like this. I’ve been pretty angry at the world since you left — once again, one of the good ones gone far too soon. But enough of that self-pity nonsense, because I know you…

Some pictures of dad and the dogs he loved - he's even in some of them!

26th August 2014….Nik had just helped me move house(again!) out to Canonbie, where we are having a well earned can or two. He even dismantled our pine wardrobe to get it up the tiny narrow stairs and then put it back together. My friend…

I have struggled to get my head round the fact that Nik is no longer here. In such a short time I have lost my two original railway buddies with the passing of Neil Bulman only a few weeks earlier. I started with Nik as a trainee driver or…

Not being technically savvy (his words) Mark Eilbeck shared this on Facebook, I've copied it here so it's included. I've got lots of memories of Nik both at work and socially. The one that always brings a smile to my face goes back to…

I have so much I want to say about Nik, but I'm leaving it until I can try to fathom how we are even here, nevermind how I even put into words what he means to me!? So in the mean time, here's me with the best father in law a girl could…

Nik is the sort of bloke you meet very few of in a lifetime - kind, funny, considerate and incredibly caring, all while trying to pretend to be deeply cynical. Everyone knew he was a true gentleman through and through though. The photo is…

Had many a conversation with Nik,usually about his beloved dogs. Such a lovely man taken far too soon. My condolences to all Niks family & friends.Green signals all the way my friend. Suzie Gough Newcastle Driver 🚂

I'd only known Nik since my husband Andy started at Northern about 6 years ago but I knew him to be a really good guy with a brilliant sense of humor and a no nonsense attitude. What a guy! RIP Nik, it was a pleasure to have known you.…

Nik, taken to early Bro-In-law always a Rock by our-sides. You played such an important part of our amazing day in 2014, from carrying your Mum off the boat onto the beach so she didn’t get her dress wet to being my brother by my side when…

The first time I met Nik was in the Kings Head with Cal. He introduced me and Nik immediately bought me a triple vodka, the first of many drunken evenings with him over the years! The first Christmas Eve drinks I went to at the Museum with…

Hi Bro Still can’t believe you are not here 😭. I bought this bracelet today to wear for your party on Friday: A. Because it’s your favorite colour, but B. Because of the meaning of the stone 🤣 Thought you may appreciate it Sue x

A fantastic few days in Belfast, watching the Foo fighters and laughing from start to finish. Lorraine x

This picture was taken on his last day working for Northern trains.The picture of him leaning out of the window giving the V sign that was posted in the messroom that day, really made me smile and was so typical of him.I was privileged to…

When all three of us were in secondary school, Dad turned up to pick up wearing a plaster on his face like Nelly the rapper. The girls were so embarrassed one of them, I can't remember which refused to get in the car. A classic practical…

I met Nik and Ali not long after my husband Roger became a train driver with Northern at Carlisle, after working as a conductor for a few years. We had an impromptu sesh at the Sportsman Pub and mutual admiration was felt all round. It…

He was an amazing Grandfather to all his grandchildren, doting on them endlessly, making them crack up with his jokes and general persona. Anyone who ever seen him with those Kids could see that instantly. When Alisanne was on the way I…

When my dad introduced me to this song. He thought it was hilarious, more so when we'd listened to it once or twice and I started singing along. I still crack up when I hear this song now seeing the smile on his face as we sang about the…

My Dad's ZXR, he had this when I was a child until I was in my mid teens at least and went out on it at any given opportunity between work and life and Carlisle's unpredictable weather patterns. I would often be allowed to go on the back…