tstageAccording to Andy, a former co-worker of Randy's, Randy was hospitalized and died from COVID. Tom
Vaccine distribution was still half caboosed when Randy last posted. He may or may not have been eligible, but I was and all the websites that supposedly directed you to a vaccine site ended in No Availability.
I know several medical people who wore masks, gowns and goggles and still got infected. Masks were no guarantee. Life was never fair.
To be sure, to die near the end of an epidemic or the end of a war sucks.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Randy,
Fair seas, and following winds, you now ride with the Master---
You will be missed---
herrinchoker
I just enjoyed the video. Nice tribute, as is Mel's Reading boxcar. When covid started, I had no idea it would go this far. It becomes that much more personal now.
I read every reply in this thread, and would like to add my condolences, to all who knew Randy. Dan
Thanks for posting that video, Ed. I took one last ride with Randy, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Rich
Alton Junction
Enjoy watching one of Randy's videos.
Once more around the layout in his remembrance:
Love the signals.
Cheers, Ed
tstageAccording to Andy, a former co-worker of Randy's, Randy was hospitalized and died from COVID.
That just breaks my heart. I'd say more but I'd get in trouble.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Capt. GrimekIf anyone knows the cause of his passing and wouldn't mind PMing me, I'd be most appreciative.
According to Andy, a former co-worker of Randy's, Randy was hospitalized and died from COVID.
Tom
https://tstage9.wixsite.com/nyc-modeling
Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
Beautiful car Mel! An awesome way to remember a man who was a friend to all and always freely shared his knowledge with total class!
I hadn't been on this forum for a long long time until today, when I saw this very sad news. I can't begin to thank Randy enough for the help he gave me and everyone else. A truly wonderful human being. If anyone knows the cause of his passing and wouldn't mind PMing me, I'd be most appreciative.
Someday I had hoped to revisit the Pennsyvania RR Museum and to visit Randy.
I hope that his family takes a tiny bit of comfort knowing how well regarded he was and is by so many people...
Raised on the Erie Lackawanna Mainline- Supt. of the Black River Transfer & Terminal R.R.
Sorry to hear Randy has passed away. I did not know him personally however I did read his posts and I did take his offered advice for topics that I wanted learn more about. He came across as a very knowledgeable and nice person always seemed to want to help you out I will miss him and his post on the forum.
RR_Mel I received my Reading Boxcar today and quickly added decals. It’s a Walthers Ready-to-Run No. 931-622 40' X-29 Steel Box Car. Great guy, I sure miss him!!!Mel
I received my Reading Boxcar today and quickly added decals. It’s a Walthers Ready-to-Run No. 931-622 40' X-29 Steel Box Car.
Great guy, I sure miss him!!!Mel
Beautiful, Mel.
I was hoping to meet Randy at a local train show - we didnt live far from each other. Probably saw him at different shows without realizing it, communicated with him about the Reading Technical and Historical Society. Truly will be missed.
So sorry to hear about Randy as he had contributed so much to the hobby and this group with his knowledge of DCC and the Reading.
Alvie
RR_MelI received my Reading Boxcar today —
A fitting tribute, Mel
Very cool Mel, a nice way to remember him.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
That is really cool Mel. I'm sure It made Randy smile
Great guy, I sure miss him!!! Mel My Model Railroad http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/ Bakersfield, California I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.
Sorry I'm late here. Such sad, sad news indeed. As someone who models alone, without the benefit of club members or friends in the hobby, I've come to rely on all you forum members for guidanc. In particular, I switched over to DCC around 2014. My LHS owner helped me take the step, then soon after he closed his store. It was here that I was able to learn quite a bit about DCC and electronics. But without question, and in all due respect to all of you who have helped me, it was Randy that guided me the most. All my questions were answered promptly, but more importantly, in a manner a novice like me could understand. I never met Randy, never spoke to him, never even PM'd him, but today I have such a heavy heart. It was like a good friend, or close neighbor, has passed. We will all soldier on here, it's part of life. But, for me anyway, it just won't be the same. Such a loss of such a caring man. RIP Randy. May all your signals be green.
gmpullmanGreat to hear the mighty roar of the LION!
Yes, many of us were concerned about the Lion as well.
And, wouldnt it be great if we could take Randy's 30,000 post and put them in a file? He helped so many of us in so many ways, his legacy is secure in this forum.
I'm very sad to hear about Randy passing away. Sincere condolences to his companion, Linda, as well as his family members and his friends.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
BroadwayLionLION will add the two cents of him.
Great to hear the mighty roar of the LION!
Some of us were concerned with your well being, also!
LION will add the two cents of him. I am 73... 54 seems liker a long long time ago. The march of the clock does not stop, though one day it will leave us behind.
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Just found this thread... I had noticed no posts from Randy but figured he was going great guns on his dream layout, on vacation, business travel, or something else... So very sad. Way too young. Randy was such a valuable contributor to the forum. He could make the complex simple for a newbie like me and discuss the minutiae on all the advanced topics. Randy gave me advice on several topics over the last couple of years. I always told him that he was my go-to-guy on all topics related to MRing. He will be missed... Prayers and deep condolences to the family over their loss, a fine man and one of the good guys that impresses all that he meets.
trwrouteHe was 3 years younger than me. I can't imagine; I still feel like I have all the time in the world.
As a teenager I was bullet proof. At 50 I though it was conceivable that I only lived 1/2 my life and might live another 50 years.
At 60, I knew I was in the 7th inning, at least.
At 63 I had two operations on my aortic valve, a diagnosis of cardiomyopathy and I did not think I would see 2015. By the grace of God and a good cardiologist I am still here and every day is a blessing.
SeeYou190 peahrens I'm sorry to see this unwelcome news, especially losing someone at only 54 years of age. He will be missed here as well as by family and close friends. Same age as me, and just starting his dream layout like I am. This hits pretty hard. -Kevin
peahrens I'm sorry to see this unwelcome news, especially losing someone at only 54 years of age. He will be missed here as well as by family and close friends.
Same age as me, and just starting his dream layout like I am.
This hits pretty hard.
-Kevin
He was 3 years younger than me. I can't imagine; I still feel like I have all the time in the world.
So sad to hear of his passing.
Chuck - Modeling in HO scale and anything narrow gauge
It would be a shame if Randy's trains ended up in the dumpster. We've had many of those threads where we expect, want or don't care if our family disposes of our hobby in the big green bin.
I think many of us here would happily pay for one of Randy's RS3's or other rolling stock. Maybe the family will get help from his railroad club.
Don't think I am being vulturous. I've had to dispose of possessions from a father step father and mother. It is an enormous and emotional task. Not knowing what things are worth, or who would want them or even having the time to sort through it all is a terrible burden in the midst of the grief of losing a loved one.
As someone new to the hobby and being completely unfamiliar with DCC, I have benefited immensley from Randy's posts and it's some consolation that his posts will live on to inspire and instruct others. Looks like a Reading boxcar will be finding it's way to the west coast and will be fondly added to my roster.
Tim
Late to the model railroad party but playing catch-up.....
Gone away far too soon, and will be missed in more ways than can be imagined, R.I.P. Randy
this is why i collected 30 big boys & built my z28
do what i want to do now , tommorrow isnt a sure thing
Kadee has a nice two-bay hopper:
Coalwood_Breaker1 by Edmund, on Flickr
Regards, Ed