Trains.com

Mainline Enterprises: sad news

1416 views
12 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
Rene Schweitzer
  • Member since
    April 2002
  • From: Wisconsin
  • 1,839 posts
Mainline Enterprises: sad news
Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:09 AM
I see this news has popped in an older thread, but it certainly deserves its own thread. Rocky Chiusano, owner of Mainline Enterprises, passed away during the night. His web site has a small mention of this (bottom of the page) and address for sending flowers, etc. www.gardenrailwayproducts.com

We know nothing else right now.

Rene Schweitzer

Classic Toy Trains/Garden Railways/Model Railroader

Report Abuse Back to Top
Anonymous
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:20 AM
Well, it is hard to lose someone, especially on one's first day of what I hope will become a fun and useful forum. Being somewhat new to the hobby of Garden size trains, but not new to the model RR hobby, I need all the help I can get! So, the loss will be felt not only by those who knew this man, but also by us "newbies" who could have tapped his wisdom. I'm hoping that those of you who knew him will pass on some of his words to us. Thanx and heartfelt sympathy for his family, Lordhawke (real name Jeff)
Report Abuse Back to Top
tangerine-jack
  • Member since
    August 2004
  • From: Virginia Beach
  • 2,150 posts
Posted by tangerine-jack on Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:27 AM
Sad news day. His loss will be felt more acutely as time goes on. Truly was one of the giants in the industry today.[:(]



[oX)]

The Dixie D Short Line "Lux Lucet In Tenebris Nihil Igitur Mors Est Ad Nos 2001"

Report Abuse Back to Top
Train 284
  • Member since
    May 2004
  • From: Redding, California
  • 1,428 posts
Posted by Train 284 on Thursday, July 21, 2005 7:25 PM
Sad news. It is hard to let someone go, but we must move on.
Matt Cool Espee Forever! Modeling the Modoc Northern Railroad in HO scale Brakeman/Conductor/Fireman on the Yreka Western Railroad Member of Rouge Valley Model RR Club
Report Abuse Back to Top
Anonymous
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 21, 2005 11:26 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Rene S

I see this news has popped in an older thread, but it certainly deserves its own thread. Rocky Chiusano, owner of Mainline Enterprises, passed away during the night. His web site has a small mention of this (bottom of the page) and address for sending flowers, etc. www.gardenrailwayproducts.com

We know nothing else right now.


Oh no![V] I used to chat with him all the time. God Bless him!

Capt Carrales
Report Abuse Back to Top
Anonymous
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 22, 2005 4:33 AM
The big railroad in the sky waits for all of us, doesn't make it any easier on the family.
Sorry to hear the news.
Kim
Report Abuse Back to Top
whiterab
  • Member since
    October 2003
  • From: Hunt, Texas
  • 167 posts
Posted by whiterab on Friday, July 22, 2005 8:06 AM
This came as a big shock to me as I had just recieved a shipment from Rocky on Weds. and have spent the last two days installing another 100' of his roadbed on my latest expansion phase.

Part of the fun of ordering from him was it always seemed to be a 2 hour process as we always got off on some topic about building the layouts. I still owe him for the help I got last time in selecting the right nail gun for building trestles and bridges.

He will be sorely missed on our railroad.
Joe Johnson Guadalupe Forks RR
Report Abuse Back to Top
tmcc man
  • Member since
    April 2005
  • From: North of Philadelphia
  • 2,372 posts
Posted by tmcc man on Saturday, July 23, 2005 7:24 AM
this is very sad because i methim in April at eclsts and got to talk to him about the system as well as the trains themselves[V]
Colin from prr.railfan.net
Report Abuse Back to Top
bman36
  • Member since
    January 2014
  • 1,264 posts
Posted by bman36 on Sunday, July 24, 2005 8:01 AM
Hey guys,
Great to see all the kind words for Rocky. We pray all the best to his family and friends. For those of you who did get the chance to know him your stories can be passed on for years to come. It's always nice when we can remember someone for the good in them or the fun we had. All the best. Later eh...Brian.
Report Abuse Back to Top
Anonymous
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 1:48 PM
Rocky was a great guy. He helped me alot and provided valuable information, not to mention an awesome product. He will be missed by all.
My sincere condolences to his family and Gods Blessings.
Will his son continue the business?
Report Abuse Back to Top
videojim
  • Member since
    February 2004
  • From: So. California
  • 2 posts
Posted by videojim on Saturday, August 20, 2005 11:35 PM
Rocky will be sadly missed by me...

I was probably one of the last people to discuss products with him...

I recently (May,05) purchased a turntable from Rocky... He discussed the construction techniques, time element, and "products" he used in the making of the products...

It is now one month since the announcement... The phone is on answer only and the e-mail you send echos the web site information! I already know all this information, but:

I would like to discuss the turntable issues with ANYONE that is fulfilling the roadbed orders that the website confirms is in process...

Is his son taking over the business, or is someone else (his wife) running things?

Numerous e-mails AND 800 phone calls have produced no responses as of now...

I am curious if others have ordered items BEFORE Rockys passing and have heard from the family or whoever are running things there...

In respect, all I really want is any communication from ANYBODY regarding outstanding TURNTABLE orders...


Thanks in advance,

A friend of Rockys (and good customer)

Jim from Lake Forest, CA

Report Abuse Back to Top
Rene Schweitzer
  • Member since
    April 2002
  • From: Wisconsin
  • 1,839 posts
Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Monday, August 22, 2005 8:21 AM
Jim,

I have sent an email to Dean Bennett, our advertising manager, in case he knows of a way to reach the family/business.

Rene Schweitzer

Classic Toy Trains/Garden Railways/Model Railroader

Report Abuse Back to Top
videojim
  • Member since
    February 2004
  • From: So. California
  • 2 posts
Posted by videojim on Monday, August 22, 2005 6:23 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Rene S

Jim,

I have sent an email to Dean Bennett, our advertising manager, in case he knows of a way to reach the family/business.


I received an e-mail from Dean... Thank you for the response and help.

I do not think Lyn knows a lot about Rockys business, but I will try to contact her...

Again, thank you for your support.

Jim
Report Abuse Back to Top

Search the Community

FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Get the Garden Railways newsletter delivered to your inbox twice a month

Sign up
By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Garden Railways magazine. Please view our privacy policy

FREE EMAIL NEWSLETTER

Get the Garden Railways newsletter delivered to your inbox twice a month
SIGN UP
By signing up you may also receive occasional reader surveys and special offers from Garden Railways magazine. Please view our privacy policy
CONNECT WITH US
on Facebook
More great sites from Kalmbach Media
Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy