Raymond Reed red plaque

This red commemorative plaque records: Raymond Reed 1933-2011 This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Ray Reed long serving former employee of British Railways - London Midland region at Coventry. A real railwayman known and admired by his many friends, acquaintances and customers at Coventry. A fellow member of the West Midlands Branch of the Railway Correspondence and Travel Society, much respected railway enthusiast and photographer. He was instrumental in having the nameplate from steam locomotive No. 46240 City of Coventry put on display at this station.

Raymond Reed (1933-2011) was a dedicated employee of British Railways, serving the London Midland region in Coventry, and was known for his efforts in preserving railway heritage, notably securing the display of the nameplate from steam locomotive No. 46240 City of Coventry at Coventry station.