Guys, It came to me as a shock. I would see Ron once or twice a month as I live in Racine and my modular clubs are in Illinois. As Michael said " well stocked brick & mortar store" , I ditto that. I

Always looked forward to visiting Ron while at Naperville. Always had a nice long talk about many things. I will miss seeing him this year. My best to family and friends. Lloyd Keyser

Michael- Is the caption “I may be an actor on TV and the movies but in real life I am a Model Railroader?” You are right about the magic; my post relating that Ron worked at All-Nations

While I regrettably never met Ron Sebastian, my friend did, and he was very impressed with and very much appreciated Ron's warm hospitality, even though it was Todd's first and last visit to his

Oh, the Cubs hat too. Great photo. But first the Cubs died, then Ted’s wife, and now Ron. Please be kind to Chicagoans at RPM in a few weeks. We’ve reached our threes. I had the pleasure of

I have already commented on the sad loss of Des Plaines Hobby's Ron Sebastian, but today recalled a photo my cousin took of me during the Chicagoland RPM weekend a few years ago. It was taken at Des

Another quick way is to use an graphite pencil where needed and of course it is a great effect in O Scale. Greg Martin Why Yes I have done some modeling... Sent from AOL Desktop-- Hey Boss, Somehow

Or people can do as George ask to email him at the address he gives for the a copy of the list. I did and it came immediately. . . Bill Welch

The Union Oil tanks look almost like UTL Type Xs, with the obvious exceptions of the headblocks and center yoke around the dome. The tank bolsters are also different, though a similar design. David

Please send the list, Thanks.

That's good to know. But, for those who may be new to the list, or simply have difficulty remembering which rules apply here versus the other 7 or 8 lists to which we subscribe, it would be helpful

Hi Dale, It’s because the List Rules require it. Regards, -Jeff Aley, Deputy Moderator, STMFC.

A Great Northern Ry. safety film I have not seen before. Lots of close up shots of roofs and hand brakes. At about 5:00 the crew does a drop. Why Risk Your Life? Dennis Storzek

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