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Posted by ATLANTIC CENTRAL on Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:57 PM

Yes, sad to hear about Larry, may he rest in peace.

His posts were always interesting, he will be missed.

Sheldon

    

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Posted by mlehman on Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:13 PM

Brakie  was a good fellow to have around. He could carry his own in a discussion, which fewer seem inclined to do. He was practical, down to earth, and knew where to find fun in model railroading. Carry on and stop by to visit the layout now that your ghostly presence can go where it pleases.Wilted FlowerBow

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Posted by "JaBear" on Friday, December 4, 2020 12:49 AM
He was a Good Bloke and his forum presence will be missed.
Condolences to his family and friends.
 
Thanks, Ed, for updating Diners RIP Track
Craig the Bear.

"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."

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Posted by hon30critter on Friday, December 4, 2020 12:52 AM

doctorwayne
I am very saddened to report that Brakie has taken the last train to what I hope will be a better place.

Thanks Wayne for letting us know. Condolences to his family and friends.

Dave

I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Friday, December 4, 2020 5:36 AM

mlehman
He was practical, down to earth, and knew where to find fun in model railroading.

That is very true. He knew what he enjoyed, and that is what he built.

I loved the enthusiasm he had for all of his project ISLs.

-Kevin

Living the dream.

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Posted by dstarr on Friday, December 4, 2020 8:16 AM

Very sorry to hear.  My condolences to his family.  His posts here were always well worth reading. 

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Posted by riogrande5761 on Friday, December 4, 2020 8:33 AM

Very sad news.  Read elsewhere is was COVID19.

 

Larry will be missed.

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Posted by MJ4562 on Friday, December 4, 2020 9:30 AM

His posts were always informative and insightfull. 

My condolences this his family. He will be missed.

 

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Posted by Track fiddler on Friday, December 4, 2020 10:58 AM

I as well am very saddened to hear the news about our forum friend Larry.  I do not wish to speak in past tense as I believe a good spirit lives on in the memories and thoughts of those who know them.  

I did chat with Larry many times through the years here.  Larry always comes across as a good man and a kind man.  He will be missed but remembered here.

 

My heart goes out to him, his family and friends.

 

 

John

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Posted by Pruitt on Friday, December 4, 2020 12:44 PM

That's sad news. I always enjoyed brakie's commentary - he had some very interesting viewpoints. His input here will be missed.

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Posted by tankertoad135 on Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:03 AM

Well, rats.  Larry and I communicated frequently on the "electronic" highway.  I did some painting for his "Columbus & Hocking Valley" railroad, both in HO and in N.  Sorry for his passing and 'Rest in Peace' my friend!Cowboy

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Posted by gmpullman on Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:45 AM

I dedicated a "crummy" in his honor:

 Brakies_crummy by Edmund, on Flickr

He will always be remembered when his train passes by...

Regards, Ed

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Posted by NHTX on Sunday, December 6, 2020 4:45 AM

    In an endeavor predominated by grey hairs, whenever we lose a member who did what we emulate in miniature, to put bread on his table, we lose untold amounts of real knowledge and experience.  I did not know Mr. Morgan on a personal basis but we did exchange ideas on this forum and not seeing "Brakie" will leave a large void here.

     To all the rest of you, please guard your health preciously, and remember Brakie.

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Posted by willy6 on Monday, December 7, 2020 2:54 PM

Gone but not forgotten, Rest In Peace Larry.

Being old is when you didn't loose it, it's that you just can't remember where you put it.
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Posted by Boiler-man on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:25 AM
May he rest in peace.
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