Very distressing news. I got to know Ron through his sales of Signature Press books, and always enjoyed his good humor and retail knowledge. And I was always impressed with the well-stocked stores he

Since we are discussing Ron's CV, there is a chapter missing. I know Ron flew choppers in Nam, but when I met him in the eighties at his original vest pocket store in Des Plaines, he was already out

OTOH, maybe it had been delivering perishables. Bill Welch

I can never figure out why I have to send an E-Mail to get the list of items for sale. Why don't you just post the list? Dale

George, I am interested in your list. Thanks, Rich Christie

Need for a reefer? I would assume the ATSF reefer was captured for some reason. -- Jon MillerFor me time stopped in 1941Digitrax Chief/Zephyr systems, JMRI UserSPROG UserNMRA Life

Good Friends, This photo was taken on the D&LW's 25th Street/South Brooklyn Terminal, one of a number of vest-pocket operations served by car float The tiny yard featured a huge

All- Barb and I are still stunned by the news of Ron’s passing on Wednesday morning. I was just up in Illinois for the recent Burlington Route Historical Society Meet and I enjoyed spending

Please send list.Im very interested.Armand Premo

Hi George, I’d be happy to take a look at the list. Thanks, Ralph Brown Portland, Maine PRRT&HS No. 3966 NMRA No. L2532 rbrown51[at]maine[dot]rr[dot]com

Tom, That's a good idea. Haven't thought about ice service. Will try and keep that in mind (what's left of it)! -- Jon MillerFor me time stopped in

Jon, If I'm not mistaken, you could plausibly have a Bohn ventilator car in ice service for that time frame. There is a chart in the SFRD reefer book that graphically shows the range of in service

I've always wanted to have a car with those on. However I've been told noway in 1941. I really wish we could get a car number for that one, at least a 38 picture would be

Oh, no, I am so sorry to hear this. What a knowledgable and decent man he was. May he rest in peace! -- Michael Gross Pasadena, CA

Very Sad information. I have known Ron for a very long time. Always a good person to chat with George Toman

I have a collection of some HO resin and plastic freight car kits along with new and like new tools for sale from an estate. All Quality items Please email me off list at gtws00 at yahoo.com for a

Hi List Members, A little while back we were discussing SRFD reefers with ventilator hoods - I think these were called Bohn ventilators. There is a 1938 image showing a partial view of a car so

Ron was a U.S. Army helicopter pilot and was stationed somewhere in the south—Ft. Stewart I think—which is where I think his interest in southeastern RR's developed. He owned many SE RR drawing I

Very shocked and saddened at this news. Saw Ron less than three weeks ago and enjoyed his company immensely. He seemed as always so this is a very sad surprise. Sincerest condolences to his nearest

So sorry to hear that, I go back over 30 some odd years with Ron at Des Plaines Hobbies and the Southern Historical group. He will be missed. Fenton Wells -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC