Looking for Frank Miller

[Anonymous]

I've done a long study on Frank Ellisons Delta Lines Model RR of the 40's and 50's for many years and have collected numerous articles on his modeling techniques. While the Delta lines layout was lost many years ago apprently there is a recreation in my home state. Hence,I am trying to find a scale modeler in NJ by the name of Frank Miller. Apparently Mr Miller has recreated this classic layout. Does anyone know how I can contact him.
Dennis LaGrua
Hillsborough, NJ

[Anonymous]

Can't help you in your seach, Dennis; but I have recently (within the last 9 months) developed quite an interest in Ellison and his works; spent a fortune on old Model Builder mags, and built a couple of cardboard buildings based on those articles.

Are there more new Ellison admirers out there than we know?
Personally, I think it might be interesting for CTT to develop a series based on the old articles ~ put the "Classic" back in CTT (Mr. Carp, Mr. Keller ~ I have some writing experience, and would be willing to work on the series) .

I'd be interested in what you find out, since I'm in nothern NJ.

Thanks for any contact,
Scot Kienzlen
[e-mail]

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by trainbud

Can't help you in your seach, Dennis; but I have recently (within the last 9 months) developed quite an interest in Ellison and his works; spent a fortune on old Model Builder mags, and built a couple of cardboard buildings based on those articles.

Are there more new Ellison admirers out there than we know?
Personally, I think it might be interesting for CTT to develop a series based on the old articles ~ put the "Classic" back in CTT (Mr. Carp, Mr. Keller ~ I have some writing experience, and would be willing to work on the series) .

I'd be interested in what you find out, since I'm in nothern NJ.

Thanks for any contact,
Scot Kienzlen
[e-mail]

Scott:
Thanks so much for writing. I'm in Central NJ and also have the same interest in Frank Ellison from New Orleans who built the Delta Lines. I have collected almost all of the old Model Builder magazines where Frank wrote his great articles and have the book Frank Ellison on Model Railroading. I've studied the work of this great master for years. I am also trying to reconstruct a few of his buildings and put them on an intended layout. How did your structures come out.? Frank mainly modeled with contruction board, wood strips, artists paint and commonly available materials like sawdust and plaster.
Recently a kind forum member from Northern Florida provided me me much of the history surrounding this great layout. Today some of the Delta Lines structures apparently remain in the hands of private collectors, but sadly the layout was lost in the late 50's.
If you wi***o write me off line (email) I can tell you more of the story as it was told to me. If you will be at the Greenbergs Train Meet this Saturday in Ft. Washington , PA. I can tell you what I know in person. I'm pretty easy to spot in my Black Beret.
As for the Miller Layout, there is an O Scale Magazine Video on it, but I hope to contact Frank Miller and see the layout for myself. It is reported to be a recreation of the original Delta Lines and that would be very exciting to see. Apparently it is the same size being over 53' long. I'll eventually locate Frank, and it's just a matter of time.