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Items of Interest 10 years 8 months ago #4027

tomjacobs OFFLINE Superintendent Posts: 177 Thank you received: 37	I am very sorry to hear that, Rob. Although I never had the opportunity to meet Norm personally, I know how instrumental he was in getting the RCT&HS going in those early days. My condolences to his family.
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Items of Interest 10 years 8 months ago #4029

rdg-barry OFFLINE Road Foreman of Engines Posts: 378 Thank you received: 44	I will second those sentiments Tom... deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I have heard of Norm and the train shop through postings here or in the RCT&HS publications.
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Items of Interest 10 years 8 months ago #4033

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Sorry to hear this sad news. Norman Rhoads and his train shop will always be a special memory for me. While on vacation as a teenager. I would always make it a top priority to stop at his hobbyshop. That not only was the highlight of those vacations. It introduced me to the RCT&HS. I will never forget my first copy of the Bee Line. The Caboose issue from 1984. I've been hooked ever since and I'm still a member after all these years.
He was an interesting character with a lot of big plans. He will be missed. My condolences to his friends and family,
John Caples

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Items of Interest 10 years 8 months ago #4034

JoannaBill OFFLINE Road Foreman of Engines Posts: 422 Thank you received: 63	Norm took my RCTHS startup and with help ran with it. Under his leadership, the Fall Train Show started in 1980. Norm and his wife were long time friends.
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Items of Interest 10 years 8 months ago #4046

2771-chris OFFLINE Road Foreman of Engines Posts: 634 Thank you received: 94	Atlas is bringing back their GP7 with optional fuel tank size.No RDG in announcement but undecorated models will be available.Also 40ft boxes undec. with 8ft panel doors and 50ft boxes in the banner scheme.
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Items of Interest 10 years 4 months ago #4511

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Couple of books announced from Morning Sun Books

Reading Company Facilities in Color Vol.2
By;Mitchell Dakelman Due 09/01 2015

Jersey Central Power Vol.1
By; Robert Yanosey Due 10/01/2015

Another book I seen listed at Ron's Books is titled,Derailed by Bankruptcy,Life After The Reading Railroad written by Howard Lewis might be a nice addition to one's library.

On a side note,I see Weaver Models will be closing their doors at the end of June.If you like Scalecoat paint,as I do,stock up what you can.

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