Hes aboard the wabash cannonball

JoeKoh

Member since
April 2003
From: Defiance Ohio
13,295 posts

Posted by JoeKoh on Thursday, January 6, 2005 5:31 PM

Hi
We have lost another friend of railroading. Our Uncle Ken Smith passed away.He was a Wabash man. he even had an engine he built and ran featured in Model Railroader. he always told me stories when we got together about how the trains would run and switch when steam ruled the rails.he was also ready to help others at a moments notice.
So rest in peace Uncle Ken
stay safe
Joe Mamma and Matt

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").

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locomutt

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September 2003
From: Louisville,Ky.
5,077 posts

Posted by locomutt on Thursday, January 6, 2005 5:47 PM

Condolences,Joe and family.
May he rest in Peace,and have a green board all the way.

Walt & Paula

Being Crazy,keeps you from going "INSANE" !! "The light at the end of the tunnel,has been turned off due to budget cuts" NOT AFRAID A Vet., and PROUD OF IT!!

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Anonymous

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April 2003
305,205 posts

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 6, 2005 7:11 PM

R.I.P. old timer, R.I.P.

As you go to the 'house in the sky a bit of all railroaders go with you. Keep 'em hot, sanded and watered for us. We'll be along to join you bye and bye...

" He's Daddy Claxton may his name forever stand,
Always be remembered throughout this great land,
His earthly race is over and he's answered his last call,
So we'll carry him up to heaven on the Wabash Cannonball..."

(Last verse, Wabash Cannonball)

LC

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dknelson

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March 2002
From: Milwaukee WI (Fox Point)
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Posted by dknelson on Friday, January 7, 2005 8:11 AM

What issue was his article in so we can see his work?
Dave Nelson

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Mookie

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June 2001
From: US
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Posted by Mookie on Friday, January 7, 2005 11:31 AM

Joe - my condolences to you and your family.

Mookie

She who has no signature! cinscocom-tmw

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cherokee woman

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November 2003
From: Louisville, KY
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Posted by cherokee woman on Friday, January 7, 2005 1:17 PM

Joe, heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

cherokee woman "O'Toole's law: Murphy was an optimist."

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JoeKoh

Member since
April 2003
From: Defiance Ohio
13,295 posts

Posted by JoeKoh on Friday, January 7, 2005 4:45 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by dknelson

What issue was his article in so we can see his work?
Dave Nelson

Thank you everyone. I will check while down there. I also have a pic of his locomotive. Just email me.
stay safe
Joe

Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").