Mr. Benson will be sorely missed by many as he was ahead of his time. His models were the single most driving reason I reentered the hobby as the his locomotives with the flickering firebox glow caught my attention.
I've mentioned several times before how the Allegheny model by Right of Way came about. He was very open minded about things and was willing to take a chance to be first in the market with a great product.
Lou I know can testify to this as he worked for him. I was saddened to learn when the company closed and I'm equally saddened to learn of his passing.
May his soul be forever illuminated by God's divine light.
