Barry Purdon OAM, una figura clave en la preservación del patrimonio ferroviario y artístico de Australia, ha fallecido. Barry Purdon OAM, a key figure in preserving Australia’s heritage railways and arts, has died.

Barry Purdon OAM, una figura muy querida en Lithgow, Nueva Gales del Sur, ha muerto. Barry Purdon OAM, a beloved figure in Lithgow, New South Wales, has died. Un apasionado defensor de las artes y los ferrocarriles patrimoniales, dedicó su vida a preservar la historia cultural y del transporte de Australia. A passionate advocate for the arts and heritage railways, he dedicated his life to preserving Australia’s cultural and transport history. Su trabajo con proyectos ferroviarios locales e iniciativas comunitarias le valió la Medalla de la Orden de Australia. His work with local railway projects and community initiatives earned him the Order of Australia Medal. Recordado por su integridad y liderazgo silencioso, Purdon inspiró a muchos a través de su servicio y compromiso con la familia y la comunidad. Remembered for his integrity and quiet leadership, Purdon inspired many through his service and commitment to family and community. Su legado perdura en las instituciones y programas que él ayudó a mantener. His legacy endures in the institutions and programs he helped sustain.