Modelrailroader posted:I live near Akron where Bill Benson was based out of. Purchased a few of his steamers and also his scale PA diesel sets. They were top quality at the time and one of the first digital sound systems although crude by today's standards. Still have one of the ROW power transformers and also the large ROW accessory transformer, both like new. He was certainly ahead of his time and his demise was a sad story.
I wad going to say Akron, Ohio. Benson was a bright star in the NE Ohio market but flamed out quickly. Old timers still remember ROWI when they get together at train meets, I imagine. NE Ohio was and is a great place for O gaugers. I miss that living out here on the west coast now.
