For those curious about the origins of the Railcraft logo, the shield represents strength, the dark blue colour : integrity and the sun : energy, and also that we are a Yorkshire company since the "Sunne in Splendour" is an ancient heraldic device of English Kings from the house of York. ("Now is the Winter of our discontent made glorious Summer by this son / sun of York" - Shakespear, Richard III)
   
 
 
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  It's always good to be able to put names to faces so here are some of our key personnel with a little about their background and areas of expertise.  
   
 
Roger M Burnley  
Roger M Burnley, BSc (Eng), C.Eng, FIMechE, FPWI
 
Our founder director Roger Burnley has over 30 years experience in locomotive and rolling stock design, having previously spent over 10 years as Head of Design for the Hunslet Engine Company and 5 years for the locomotives business of the RFS Industries group. Roger's main interest is in the design of locomotives and special rail vehicles.
 
   
 
Brian D Gallagher  
Brian D Gallagher, BEng (Hons), MSc (Res) AIMechE
 
Brian is a versatile mechanical engineer and first class structural analyst with a passion for technology, good design and problem solving. His core interests lie within the science of engineering and its exploitation in creating exciting and innovative product design.
 
   
 
Richard M Burnley  
Richard M Burnley, BSc (Hons), MBCS
 
From an IT engineering background, Richard has advanced CAD modelling skills and a flair for problem solving both in a product engineering and an IT context. He is a qualified trainer and is Railcraft's IT Systems Manager alongside his role as design engineer.
 
   
  To support our core team in meeting particular project demands, Railcraft has several 'associates' with specialist skills who are brought in to work with us as required. We also have close relationships with machinists, fabricators and component suppliers, all of whom regularly contribute to the pool of knowledge and experience upon which our reputation is built.  
     
   
For those curious about the origins of the Railcraft logo, the shield represents strength, the dark blue colour : integrity and the sun : energy, and also that we are a Yorkshire company since the "Sunne in Splendour" is an ancient heraldic device of English Kings from the house of York. ("Now is the Winter of our discontent made glorious Summer by this son / sun of York" - Shakespear, Richard III) Railcraft Associates Ltd, Consulting Design Engineers