Andy Y Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 NEW MARKETING EXECUTIVE AND RETAIL & BUSINESS ENTERPRISE MANAGER FOR LOCOMOTIONMODELS Image - Bob Sweet Locomotionmodels, who produce "the National Collection in Miniature" for the Railway Museum at York & Locomotion at Shildon, are delighted to announce two new appointments to the team - Dennis Lovett as Exclusive Models Marketing Executive, and Richard Barnett as Retail & Business Enterprise Manager. Dennis joins the team in a part time role following his recent retirement from Bachmann Europe Plc where he was Public Relations Manager for 13 years. Prior to joining Bachmann, Dennis worked in the rail industry primarily in advertising, audio visual, marketing and public relations. He Iatterly served as Deputy Director Corporate Affairs for Virgin trains. Richard will join the Business on 3 December 2018 as Retail & Business Enterprise Manager in a full-time capacity, and is swapping Red Rose for White Rose as he moves across from the East Lancashire Railway following his most recent stint as the railway's Commercial Manager. Richard comes to the team with wealth of experience in both business management and the model railway industry. Tom Mackie, Group RetaiI Operations Manager for the Science Museum Group said: 'We are delighted to have been able to bring Dennis & Richard on board. Dennis has a wealth of experience in the model railway sector and was responsible for commissioning many of the Bachmann Collectors’ Club models over the years. Dennis also worked closely with the Railway Museum and Locomotionmodels on the launching of the first few models which were initially produced exclusively for us by Bachmann.’ Dennis has been involved in model railways for most of his life. He joined MiIton Keynes Model Railway Society on its formation in 1969 and served as Chairman for 26 years. He stood down from that role in 2014 but remains an active member. Richard, who is a keen enthusiast, has devoted much time to volunteering over the years at Foxfield Railway and is proud to be a driver on the line. Richard said: 'I can't wait to get started on new projects for Locomotionmodels and work with a team that has achieved so much over the years.’ ”For me in many respects I am returning to my roots having been brought up in retaiI from a very early age through the family model business, Footplate. I hope that through my background I can bring my creative and energetic sparkle to the team and look forward to the future.’ Dennis said: ‘I look forward to working with the team at Locomotionmodels to produce yet more iconic models from the National Collection over the coming years.’ tom said: 'I am sure having both Richard & Dennis on board will continue to grow our NationaI Collection in Miniature brand even further, developing what is already a successful business for the Science Museum Group'. Dennis will be on the Locomotionmodels stand at Warley Model Railway Exhibition this weekend and looks forward to meeting both existing and potential customers on Stand D113. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ryde-on-time Posted November 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2018 Congratulations to both Though thinking about it Dennis used to complain about the commute to Bachmann...................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted November 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2018 Well...this has to be good news..The wheel has turned full circle and the second time a “celeb” has been headhunted by Locomotion... It was just over four years ago that Bachmann unveiled their Ivatt Atlantic at Shildon and Dennis was there with the full Barwell team. Also there on that day were the model rail press and one Ben Jones with camera etc. Now he’s “ crossed over “ too Sort of poacher turned gamekeeper...in reverse ! Exciting times and reassuring to know that Dennis’ skills and experience are not lost to our world. Read his article in this month’s Model Rail.Some wise words there. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jjb1970 Posted November 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2018 Bit of a sense of deja vu here..... Best wishes for Locomotion and Dennis Lovett, they couldn't have brought a better fellow onboard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightymac Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Many congratulations Dennis and Richard! Wishing you all the very best! Cheers San x 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted November 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2018 Many congratulations Dennis and Richard! Wishing you all the very best! Cheers San x Wondered where you have been lurking.....maybe this weekend at the NEC ? Best ,Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightymac Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 I’m always lurking somewhere Ian! And yes I’m at warley - come find me ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Wow! A newsletter has just appeared in my emails!! I think that's the first since May looking at my email account. I hope this is a sign that the recent "communication problems" are being solved. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Hat Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Congratulations to both - but some good news for working with Shildon. The beer is better up north too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted December 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2018 Congratulations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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