JW, a member of the CID (Central Indiana Division, NMRA) lost his battle with many problems. Heart and kidney failure resulting in the removal of one of his legs, didn't stop him from still planning the completion of the main line on his layout. But infection did. I've included a picture of him from about a year ago. I just want you to see how happy he looks. You see in all his 40+ years of model railroading, he never had one foot of running railroad. I'm glad to have been able to help him see his dream of watching a train run around his basement. Sure, the scenery wasn't started, and all the turn out controls weren't in, but I wish you could have seen his face when he turned the dial on the power pack for the first time. This great hobby we are in knows no age, knows no handicap, and has no enemies, we are all just kids at heart, we help those who can't, and become great friends as a result. I will miss this great friend I made but I know he's in good hands now cause God is surely a model railroader too. Matt [End Quote] Roger Hensley= ECI Railroad - http://madisonrails.railfan.net/eci/eci_new.html == Railroads of Madison County - http://madisonrails.railfan.net/ = Reply simon1966 Member sinceJuly 2003 From: Metro East St. Louis 5,743 posts Posted by simon1966 on Thursday, April 21, 2005 7:13 AM Thanks for sharing Roger, this really is a hobby for all ages and for a lifetime. Simon Modelling CB&Q and Wabash See my slowly evolving layout on my picturetrail site http://www.picturetrail.com/simontrains and our videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrCrispybake?feature=mhum Reply davekelly Member sinceDecember 2003 From: Rhode Island 2,216 posts Posted by davekelly on Thursday, April 21, 2005 8:25 AM Way cool. Kinda makes the RTR vs Kit, Digitrax vs NCE, N vs HO etc. debates seem somewhat less important doesn't it? If you ain't having fun, you're not doing it right and if you are having fun, don't let anyone tell you you're doing it wrong. Reply dwRavenstar Member sinceJanuary 2005 379 posts Posted by dwRavenstar on Thursday, April 21, 2005 8:32 AM If I may, I'll tip my hat to the gentleman. [bow] You gotta know St. Peter handed him a controller on his way through the Gates. [^] Dave Wyland (dwRavenstar) If hard work could hurt us they'd put warning lables on tool boxes Reply selector Member sinceFebruary 2005 From: Vancouver Island, BC 23,321 posts Posted by selector on Thursday, April 21, 2005 12:01 PM Very happy you shared that with us. I hope you are looked after by someone as thoughtful (and into MR) as you have been when the time comes to put the fire out. May he rest on the regulator lever in peace. -Crandell Reply rogerhensley Member sinceJune 2001 From: Anderson Indiana 1,301 posts Posted by rogerhensley on Thursday, April 21, 2005 5:42 PM QUOTE: Originally posted by davekelly Way cool. Kinda makes the RTR vs Kit, Digitrax vs NCE, N vs HO etc. debates seem somewhat less important doesn't it? Indeed. :-) Sometimes we forget. I'm glad that Matt doesn't. Roger Hensley= ECI Railroad - http://madisonrails.railfan.net/eci/eci_new.html == Railroads of Madison County - http://madisonrails.railfan.net/ = Reply jwar Member sinceJuly 2003 From: Northern Ca 1,008 posts Posted by jwar on Thursday, April 21, 2005 5:52 PM A touch of class, thanks for sharing, you made my day..Thanks...John John Warren's, Feather River Route WP and SP in HO Reply howmus Member sinceDecember 2004 From: Finger Lakes 10,196 posts Posted by howmus on Thursday, April 21, 2005 6:25 PM Thanks for sharing this Roger! I try to remember when things go wrong that: "The purpose of life is a life of purpose." - Robert Burns Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO We'll get there sooner or later! Reply nickinwestwales Member sinceApril 2005 901 posts Posted by nickinwestwales on Thursday, April 21, 2005 6:41 PM Lost for words,regards,nick Reply Subscriber & Member Login Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more! Login Register Users Online There are no community member online Search the Community ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Model Railroader Newsletter See all Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox! Sign up
Roger Hensley= ECI Railroad - http://madisonrails.railfan.net/eci/eci_new.html == Railroads of Madison County - http://madisonrails.railfan.net/ =
Simon Modelling CB&Q and Wabash See my slowly evolving layout on my picturetrail site http://www.picturetrail.com/simontrains and our videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrCrispybake?feature=mhum
QUOTE: Originally posted by davekelly Way cool. Kinda makes the RTR vs Kit, Digitrax vs NCE, N vs HO etc. debates seem somewhat less important doesn't it?
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!