We are very sorry to have to report the passing of Ron Brown on October 3, 2010, after a long illness. Ron was the creator, founder, and editor of Steam in the Garden (SITG) magazine, which began publication in July of 1990 as a newsletter, and subsequently grew into a well produced, bimonthly publication. SITG was the only American periodical dedicated exclusively to the hobby of small scale, live-steam locomotives. I have known Ron since before SITG came into being. He was a dedicated hobbyist and a wonderful fellow who will be sadly missed by all of his friends and readers. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Marie and their family on their loss. -Marc Horovitz
Rene Schweitzer
Classic Toy Trains/Garden Railways/Model Railroader
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