Permanently Dispatched means banned. It doesn't mean deceased as I had previously thought. Here's a previous thread on the topic.
For private reasons between the member and the Administrators, It simply means they can no longer post on Trainboard. They can still visit and read topics though.
pray59 As to my question bummer... I enjoyed some advice from a dispatched soul, but ahh well. As to your signature, I love it!. My wife doesn't appreciate my minor obsession, but Robert said it all