Reply to "Model Railroader, No Longer with Us, Who Impacted You and Why"

Gerry, I don't find it depressing at all. If anything it's a celebration of all the people that helped us along the way. For me it brings back fond memories of dozens of folks that were willing to spend time and teach me things about modeling I didn't know. Gunning's Hobbies in San Anselmo, Mrs. Gunning spent endless hours just talking trains and became a wonderful friend. Bill's Trains, Mail Ways Trains both in San Francisco. My first local TCA meet with Jim and Fred. It was held in Oakland on Hegenberger Road in a large hotel meeting room. I never saw so many trains and grown up men that really loved to talk electric trains. I soon had a group of train people I could call anytime for help. Jim would not think of taking money to fix my trains. Just thinking of his old work bench and the happy hours we sent there, nothing can replace those times. No, I don't find that depressing at all. It brings a warm smile to my face. Don