The third British victim killed in the Lisbon funicular disaster has been named as a “lifelong transport enthusiast” from Wales.
David Young, 82, of Anglesey, was among 16 people who died last Wednesday when the Glória Funicular derailed and crashed into a building in Santo Antóni.
Mr Young’s family said it was a comfort to them that "his final moments were in pursuit of the hobby which gave him so much happiness".
Paying tribute, the family said in a statement: “Andrew David Kenneth Young was known to most as Dave.
“He was raised in Auchterarder, Perthshire. He moved to Holyhead in 1980 where he had a long career as a customs officer.
“A lifelong transport enthusiast, in retirement he enjoyed visiting heritage railways and tramways around the world.
“It is a comfort to his sons, their mother, and his brothers that his final moments were in pursuit of the hobby which gave him so much happiness.”
North Wales Police said specialist officers are continuing to support Young’s family, who have requested privacy at this time.
Over the weekend, Cheshire Police confirmed the other UK victims as Will Nelson, 44, and his partner Kayleigh Smith, 36.
He enjoyed visiting heritage railways around the world
Their families have paid tribute to them following the tragedy.
Last Wednesday, the 18th century funicular in the Portuguese capital was packed with holidaymakers and locals when it came off the rails.
The electrified railway commutes between Restauradores Square and the Bairro Alto area, with journeys taking around three minutes.
According to Portugal’s Office for Air and Rail Accident Investigations, the cabins had travelled “not more than about six meters” when they “suddenly lost the balancing force provided by the cable connecting them”.
An examination of the wreckage showed “the connecting cable had given way” at the attachment point at the top of the hill, the government body added.
A preliminary and final report are expected to be published in the near future.
