A Google search of Rich shows he is in many places. Must be a busy man!

Rich has always been a busy guy.    Aside from being a steam locomotive engineer, he is also an aircraft  pilot and gets about in fashion.

R

Yes, he is a Very Busy man. Great picture Marty, thanks for posting....I love your Train Room.  

I always knew Rich is a sharp dresser, but didn't know he was into fashion.

I thought he bought a RV and was going to travel. Rich, lets see some pictures of your travels. Don

Larry,  I would love to have you visit.

leapinlarry posted:

Yes, he is a Very Busy man. Great picture Marty, thanks for posting....I love your Train Room.  

OK, just who is this guy? It sure isn't Rich Melvin!

Last week I read here he was hiding out in someones basement.  

Doug

Rich...?  Rich who?....

He must be speeding across the country right now. Saw a nice picture of his RV. Looks like a winner. Don

scale rail posted:

He must be speeding across the country right now. Saw a nice picture of his RV. Looks like a winner. Don

Good one, Don!

scale rail posted:

He must be speeding across the country right now. Saw a nice picture of his RV. Looks like a winner. Don

IS dat what they call a "Whiney Bagel?"

That one might need a diesel pusher.

Ramming speed!

William, you mean a lash up with a Trainmaster? Don

He needs to be doing OGR Video #14!  But, I imagine he's enjoying himself instead.  I really hope to see more OGR Videos of others layouts.  Rich did an ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS job!

Hot Water posted:

OK, just who is this guy? It sure isn't Rich Melvin!

 You are correct, this bloke, whoever he is, is much better looking.  <snicker!>

scale rail posted:

William, you mean a lash up with a Trainmaster? Don

Nah, you mean 'driving' a Trainmaster lash-up.

The man in the white shirt and tie is Leapin Larry, saying Wow, I am now retired to, for real. I hope that Rich is enjoying himself in his semi retirement roll and simply enjoying traveling.  His RV is so nice. Hello Rich, wherever you R...

scale rail posted:

He must be speeding across the country right now. Saw a nice picture of his RV. Looks like a winner. Don

LOL!!! Now THAT is funny! 

I see you got this shot just after I got her out of the paint shop. That’s our new motor home.

We traded this one...

Seriously, The Lovely and Gracious LINDA and I are not retired yet. We’re still doing some of the behind the scenes admin work for the magazine from a home office in our new home in Columbus, Ohio. I’m still doing some flying, but I’ve begun the process of winding down that career.

I am no longer a licensed locomotive engineer. My certification expired on May 31 and I chose not to recertify. I retired from the 765 steam crew in 2016 and now have no reason to maintain my engineer certification.

This is our REAL land yacht...

One more thing...in September, the Lovely and Gracious LINDA and I will celebrate 50 years together...48 of ‘em happy!  😇

A man of many talents, many of which he shared with us.  Godspeed Rich.

Dennis

Rich, all the best to you and your wife, sounds like you're livinging the dream!

Enjoy your travels Rich.  Well deserved.

Hey Rich, you know my driveway.  Lots of room for that baby if you ever find yourself in my neighborhood.   I was very happy when you signed my Lionel 765.  Thanks again.

Folks,

Rich is only semi-retired, he is still doing good things behind the scenes for our magazine, both print and digital. That's why he carries the deserved title of CEO. Helps keep the rest of us "on the rails"

Ed Boyle Partner O Gauge Railroading

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scale rail posted:

He must be speeding across the country right now. Saw a nice picture of his RV. Looks like a winner. Don

LOL!!! Now THAT is funny! 

I see you got this shot just after I got her out of the paint shop. That’s our new motor home.

We traded this one...

Seriously, The Lovely and Gracious LINDA and I are not retired yet. We’re still doing some of the behind the scenes admin work for the magazine from a home office in our new home in Columbus, Ohio. I’m still doing some flying, but I’ve begun the process of winding down that career.

I am no longer a licensed locomotive engineer. My certification expired on May 31 and I chose not to recertify. I retired from the 765 steam crew in 2016 and now have no reason to maintain my engineer certification.

This is our REAL land yacht...

One more thing...in September, the Lovely and Gracious LINDA and I will celebrate 50 years together...48 of ‘em happy!  😇

I am happy to hear from you rich.I also happy about you and linda will be married for 50 years together.I have a o gauge 765 model in my collection.Its the mth o gauge one with the mars light.I would later learn lionel 765 is done with out the marslight.Oh well she look good with or with the marslight.BTW that is one nice rv you have here.Now that is going around in style.This goes out to every one who has retired or about to.Enjoy your selfs you have earned it!!!!

FYI, Lionel included a Mars light in the box for those who desire one.  I put my light on.

Glad to hear you're doing well, Rich, and keeping busy in semi-retirement. That's quite a ride you and Linda have! I'm sure you've visited some great sights and will undoubtedly visit many more. And congrats on your upcoming 50th wedding anniversary, a milestone to be proud of (Kathie and I just hit 34 years yesterday).

BTW, Rich, are you still shooting videos for OGR? I have them all and I've always enjoyed them and would love to see more.

Be well.

Chris

Rich, look forward to seeing that moving hotel parked at York one of these days.

John, the Land Yacht has been parked in York several times. Of course that was the OLD motor home, and they made me park it on the street, way in the back.  You likely just missed it...

I heard that he was working for CTT

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Seriously, The Lovely and Gracious LINDA and I are not retired yet. We’re still doing some of the behind the scenes admin work for the magazine from a home office in our new home in Columbus, Ohio. I’m still doing some flying, but I’ve begun the process of winding down that career.

 

One more thing...in September, the Lovely and Gracious LINDA and I will celebrate 50 years together...48 of ‘em happy!  😇

You picked a great city!!! Both of my brothers live there so I visit often. Some great hobby shops....all within a mile or two of each other!!! Columbus is easy to get around and has about everything you need.....even two Menard's stores!!  Love the RV.....enjoy semi retirement!!!!!

Rich,

Since you are only semi-retired, just maybe, just maybe you can do an OGR video primarily focused on putting 2 engines running together! You could call it a lash-up video but that might make you go into full retirement since it is a forbidden word in trains.

Enjoy the traveling wheels-it's a nice rolling yacht you have.

scale rail posted:

He must be speeding across the country right now. Saw a nice picture of his RV. Looks like a winner. Don

Perhaps a good deal from 'Cousin Eddie'? 

eddie g posted:

I heard that he was working for CTT

Eddie, you have me confused with former OGR Editor, the late Fred Dole. After he quit here, Fred went over to “the dark side” and wrote a few articles for CTT.

OK...enough of that. Now I’ve got to start working on the shooting script for “The Lashup” video.  

Hopefully proving Otto Stoker is not a real guy. Just kidding. Hopefully having a ton of fun. Have you made it out to Yellowstone Rich?

Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Hopefully proving Otto Stoker is not a real guy. Just kidding. Hopefully having a ton of fun. Have you made it out to Yellowstone Rich?

LOL!

That guy "Otto" sure gets around. 

No trip to Yellowstone yet. We've only been west of the Mississippi twice, on trips to Mountain Home, AR. I'm still working too much to plan a long trip like that. Maybe this fall...

You would definitely enjoy it Rich. Both spring and fall have weather like snow. I went out there I think it was 2010 in May(mid to late). It was supposed to be in the mid 70's, we heard snow was going to be there for the majority of the days we were there. Coming in was in the 70's and went to freezing conditions with lots of wind. We got lucky because the pass between Canyon and Mammoth opened the day we went up that way. The one thing we missed we the Teutons as they opened the week after we left. May want to try June or maybe September. Best to call the park and ask what would be the best time I suppose. Main thing to watch out for besides the Bison(Buffalo) using the roads, are the people who forget how to drive and almost hit you. Lots of good eating out there as well.

Rich, if you want a nice looooong drive how about Haleakala National Park. Don

If the volcano keeps erupting, you'll soon have a paved road to Hawaii .

Rich probably bought the rv from Cousin Eddie, wonder if Snott is the security dog?

Rich, you are old enough to remember the Dinah Shore show.  She sang "see the USA in your Chevrolet"    I took that and ran with it.  Two coast to coast trips in the Corvette.   You are lucky to have a real traveling machine.  See the USA, it is the greatest show on Earth.  I envy you.  Please enjoy.

Marty

There's always the coast and lakes of the great State of Maine, along with at least a few  layouts and collections to visit, as well as riding the trains of the historic 2-foot narrow-gauge railroads. We've never met, Rich, but if you find yourself up our way we'll roll out the red carpet. Happy trails!

John

Rich: congratulations on achieving that very special mark of 50 Years with your Bride Linda. I hope that me and my Bride will make that mark we just past 35 in January. Enjoy the semi retirement and I to love that Land Yacht the bride and I hope to acquire one but not quite as big in the next few years. We also have never meant but you and that yacht are welcome in our driveway anytime so if in the State College, PA area drop a line we have more than just trains in common. Marty I also remember Dinah and that song only I am a Ford guy.

You've got to credit Rich for without him there would be no OGR forum and magazine.  He's obviously done well in his career and I guess that at this point in life he enjoys taking an easier business role. Being married 50 years is quite an accomplishment in itself. Hope that the Melvin's get a chance to travel the USA more. This is a large country and there is so much to see. The great home on wheels that they own is a perfect vehicle in which to do so.

Congratulations on 50 years with Linda, Rich. Tell her Linda and I said Hello. A friend of mine who stayed single and is a school teacher (science), spent his last 40 or more summers off, traveling the U.S. He has visited every National Forest and the best of the state parks in the U.S., several times over. I asked him which was his favorite. He told me he can't get enough of the Hocking Hills State Parks, in your own state, southern Ohio. OHIO??? I was shocked and had to see for myself. I've been there twice now and they sure are awesome. Best to visit there after a lot of rain or in the spring. It enhances the waterfalls. 

Congratulations on 50 years! 

Dave, two years ago we spent a fantastic weekend in the Hocking Hills State Parks with our daughter, son-in-law and the grand kids. We brought the land yacht and they rented a cabin. Lot's of interesting history there. No trains nearby, so it's nice and quiet.

I wonder if we can issue Rich an official OGR Forum Engineering Certificate? It would never run out, be for steam, diesel, electric & Brio. There could be small cards that he could keep in his wallet showing this certification. I'm sure we would all be honored to have Rich operate trains on our layouts if he so chose to pop in and say hi.

Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

I wonder if we can issue Rich an official OGR Forum Engineering Certificate? It would never run out, be for steam, diesel, electric & Brio....

What...no Thomas?  

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Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

I wonder if we can issue Rich an official OGR Forum Engineering Certificate? It would never run out, be for steam, diesel, electric & Brio....

What...no Thomas?  

I had thought about that but I heard something. Thomas would have no problem being classified under steam(well, because he is a steam engine after all), nor would Henry or Percy. Most of the other engines on Sodor would have no problem with that or being listed as "Thomas". However Gordon would be very cross. Mr. Conductor told me when the folks at Brio were negotiating the contracts that Gordon insisted he be listed all by himself(ahead of Thomas in the contract), and was very difficult during the first prototype runs. Mr. Conductor also went on to say that he is being difficult coming to Oscale as well for very much the same reason with Brio.Very cross indeed.

Great news!  I know how hard it is to let your Engineer's license go, regardless of rationale.

When you visit Yellowstone, take US 90 in one direction to follow "Da Q" from Sheridan to Billings and the NP/MRL from Billings to Livingston.  Let me know your schedule, I'll buy you lunch in Billings.  A side trip from Livingston to Bozeman, over Bozeman Pass - paralleling the NP, is well worth doing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...pWXCtWZJQ&t=125s

80 follows the UP and is not quite as scenic but perhaps you could time the move to coincide with a run of the 844.  With your credentials, there's no doubt that you could tour the shrine at Cheyenne.

Enjoy!