It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Phil Lowis on 29th January 2026
Phil Lowis sadly passed away on 29th January 2026 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Phil had been an active member of the Pennine Railway Society since 1979. Over the years, including those when we met at The Salutation, Phil in his capacity as a social carer would bring along the lads in his care to Pennine meetings. The lads would have a great night out under the care of Phil and they soon became regular attenders at Pennine meetings. Phil also helped Geoff to run the raffle for many years giving him a lift and helping him sort the prizes. One of the lads was Kevin and when his father died, his mum Mrs B, asked Phil and Geoff to sort his collection of models which Mrs B then allowed them to sell for her on Pennine stalls. In the end Mrs B sent a cheque to The Pennine Railway Society to say thank you. In 2012 Phil retired from being a social care worker with Doncaster council. He continued to come to Pennine meetings and as the lads had enjoyed it so much, they persuaded Phil’s successors to bring them along, not just to Pennine meetings but to see Phil as well. Phil was one of those special members who we will always remember as being part of the spirit of The Pennine Railway Society. RIP Phil.
Phil was cremated at Rose Hill Crematorium in Doncaster on Thursday 26th February.
2025 CHAIRMAN'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
I would like to wish all members of the Pennine Railway Society a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. 2025 has been a difficult year with the loss of the room due to refurbishment taking some months. Thanks to all of you for playing your part. Lunch on the Great Central, and to finish the year with one of the best ever digital image competitions, is credit to a very special society.
Thankyou. Robin Skinner (Chairman).
2025 Digital Image Competition
On 17th December we held our annual digital image competition, this year celebrating 200 years of the railways. We had a bumper 75 entries and our audience judged them on the night. The winning images can be viewed in the Gallery.