Our staff

This page gives details of staff and their positions within Northumbria Rail Ltd. The staff profiles are rough until each person submits new info! Please note all our staff work in their roles as volunteers - we have no paid staff.

Mr. David M. Shell - Managing Director

Dave is the driving force behind Northumbria Rail, coming up with the original concept back in 1995 when a volunteer at the QE II CPR. Dave is the owner of Northumbria, Simonside & Cheviot. Good knowledge of engineering. Also has good knowledge of computing and is one of the web site editors. Trained chainsaw and cut-off saw operator and owner. Trained diesel driver (via RJB). Qualified in First Aid at Work. Dave currently works full time for the Driving Standards Agency. Member of AVRS, WRT, C37LG, C15PS, OTPPG, & CVR. Contact details: Mobile: +44 7858 799261 or e-mail: dave@northumbria-rail.co.uk

Mr. Craig D. Owen - Managing Director

Craig set up the Blyth & Tyne Diesel Group in a similar vain to Dave. Qualified electrical engineer. Also has good knowledge of computing and is one of the web site editors. Craig is a passed out Diesel second man and a Trainee driver (via NNR). Craig is also a Managing Director of QuadTech Ltd., the number one Bombardier Sports dealer in the UK, and is part of the Club-Bombardier racing team. Craig is currently working on IT projects for the NHS. Our advisor on UCRs and green lanes, and has links to trial bike and quad groups. Member of NNR. Contact details: e-mail: craig@northumbria-rail.co.uk

Ms. Julie Rana-Shell - Company Secretary

As well as being the company secretary, Julie also helps with public relations & promotions. Our advisor on footpaths and bridleways with links to many regional equestrian groups (EGB). Julie currently works full time as a class room assistant. Contact details: e-mail: julie@northumbria-rail.co.uk

Mr. Barry Shell - Mechanical Engineering

Baz has had many years experience of railways and heavy industry. Good knowledge of engineering. Trained chainsaw & cut-off saw operator & owner. Trained diesel driver (via GEGB & RJB), also holds HGV road licence. Qualified first aider. Baz currently works full time for Northumbria Police. Baz is "Volunteer Coordinator" on the committee of the AVRS, and is a member of WRT, & K&WVR. Contact details: Email: baz-shell@northumbria-rail-group.org.uk

Dr. Michael G. Murray - Civil Engineering

Michael is a qualified civil engineer, specialising in water management. Michael is also involved in rebuilding a Fordson Dexta tractor (Dexta website). Contact details: Email: michael@northumbria-rail-group.org.uk

Mr. Ian Cairns - Civil Engineering

Ian is a qualified plant operator. Contact details: Email: michael@northumbria-rail-group.org.uk