Sir Kenneth Grange: GWR pay tribute to design legend
The Swindon-based rail firm have shared a post on their social media
Last updated 23rd Jul 2024
Swindon's Great Western Railway are paying tribute to iconic industrial designer - Sir Kenneth Grange.
In a post on social media, they're calling him a design legend - after creating the look of British Rail's high speed train - otherwise known as the InterCity 125.
He was knighted back in 2013 for services to design - with a number of the trains designed by him still in active service today.
The 125 Group - who describe themselves as the largest and oldest HST interest group - said: "125 Group are sad to confirm that our Honorary President, Sir Kenneth Grange has passed away at the age of 95.
"Sir Kenneth became a key designer for many iconic household items – but will be best remembered by us for the amazing transition he made to the front end design styling and livery of the InterCity 125.
"Following the Group’s involvement with the restoration of the Prototype Power Car, Sir Kenneth became a good friend of the Group, an advocate of our aims and has been our Honorary President for the last ten years – visiting us at events on numerous occasions.
"We pass on our deepest condolences to his Wife, Apryl and all of his family."
On social media, GWR said: "We are saddened to hear that Sir Kenneth Grange has passed away.
"A design legend, Sir Kenneth created the look of the iconic High Speed Train. We were honoured to name HST locomotive 43002 after him in 2016.
"He also joined us in 2019 as the last HST train left Paddington. RIP and thank you Sir Kenneth."
He passed away at the age of 95.