Cuba 1999 by Nigel Lawrence

This video by Nigel Lawrence was filmed on a TEFS trip and saw action at a number of Cuban sugar mills with 4 different gauges being featured. I converted this video to digital, upscaled it to 1080p HD and applied some steadiness to correct shaky video.

Nigel Lawrence
17th May 1943 – 30th April 2025
Nigel was born in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. He studied Chemistry at Nottingham University, where he met my mother, Joan. They were married in 1965 and had two children: Keith and Sandra.
Nigel began his career as a chemist. He later became a management consultant, pioneering the integration of early computers into companies’ business models. His career included roles at IBM, Phillips, Price Waterhouse Coopers, and Diageo.
Nigel served as a Parish Councillor in East Bridgford before being elected to represent East Bridgford Ward on Rushcliffe Borough Council holding this position for nearly 20 years before retiring in 2019.
One of Nigel's greatest hobbies was his love for steam locomotives. He took adventurous trips to countries where steam trains were still in operation, including China, Cuba, Germany, Indonesia, Pakistan, Ukraine and Zimbabwe.
Nigel's health had been declining for some years. After a minor heart attack earlier this year, followed by a series of complications, he spent twelve weeks in hospital. Despite hopes for his return home, his health took a turn for the worse, and he passed away peacefully in Warrington Hospital, Cheshire, on April 30th. His family was by his side at the end.