David Shepherd and 9f Black Prince arriving at the North Norfolk Railway 24 June 2011

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

Sad to know he passed away a couple of days ago, but so good that he left the NNR such a special engine.......

[@saabturbo16]

A lovely and talented man I had the pleasure to meet at th Gloucestershire and Warwickshire railway. I already had a couple of his wildlife prints and we chatted about Africa as i had been to many of the major wildlife areas.. I bought a couple of his Etchings and a print of 'last days of steam ' which he signed for me, then arranged for me to have a look around the footplate of Black Prince.. A more charming and dedicated man you couldn't wish to meet ..i was truly sorry to hear of his passing.. There are very few like him left ......

[@iantrack]

Excellent. Nice to see her running with a BRB tender despite the lining!

[@nnrfanoldaccount]

Black prince is my favourite 9f

[@twa1638]

@4beatlefans David Shepherd has done a lot for railway preservation and wild life as you say. I would say he deserved a Knighthood before some of these so called entertainers. His talent and dedication will live on through his paintings long after the rest are forgotten... He gets my vote every time. Great man. T.

[@eliotreader8220]

i have got a copy of his book Brush with steam its a lovely read. there's a wonderful picture of him and his wife in the cab of Black prince

[@heabow]

Well done and well documented with David's commentary... Peter

[@SecondValveSteam]

She's been sold! 92203 has just been purchased by the NNR from David Shephard.

[@mattseymour8637]

Looks a great day! He was a lucky guy and wish i was in his position to own such a fantastic loco!

[@julian53809]

I think that is some what harsh. Unlike politicians and many other people he has actually achieved something that benefits an awful lot of people. The fact that his interviews may be similar reflects the fact that he has a definitive message to get out there and keep ramming home to make people listen. Politicians only do things first and foremost for their own good. Many of the individuals that interview him trot out the same unimaginative questions time and time again.

[@foxcell]

i'm sure i saw Black Prince at the Southall Railway center in the summer. very nice loco indeed :-D

[@Scotways2008]

David Shepard has put 9F Black Prince in his will for the North Norfolk Railway

[@nnrfanoldaccount]

Ive ridden behind her twice!

[@4beatlefans]

David Shepherd has done a huge amount for railway preservation and wildlife in his time; why has he not had a knighthood? Plenty lesser people have had them (my opinion) I have huge respect for the man. Sir David Shepherd...? (I like that)

[@tich4472]

lovely engine! shame shes aint got her tender behind her....