Re: Death of Jim Seletto

["Rod [comtrain]" <freight_man@hotmail.com>]

Jimmy will be missed, my condolences to his family and friends.
Jim was one of those really nice blokes, who always took the time to help
the new fireman, never seemed to get upset by anything, and was always a
pleasure to work with. When other Railway workers called some "wankers" and
ridiculed us for carrying a camera and liking the job,  never once did I
hear criticism of Jim for doing the same thing. I have just watched your
video again, Jim. Thinking of all the memories, you have gone to a better
place.
Rod



"> It was announced on the "Whistleblowers" program on Eastern FM tonight
that
> well known railfan and former VR locomotive driver, Jim Seletto, had died.
>
> I hadn't seen Jim for many years but understood he had been in poor health
> for some time.
>
> He was one of the "pioneer" photographers in the 1950s and 1960s. Jim had
a
> particular liking for VR ["railway"] trams, the the Sydney and Footscray
> systems. His photos have been widely published.
>
> I remember Jim getting his coverage initially on a motor bike (or was it a
> motor scooter?) and later in a "Mini Moke".
>
> Paul in Melbourne.
>
>