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Neil Besougloff

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Posted by irishRR on Monday, July 20, 2020 11:37 PM

I first met Neil at Trainfest in Milwaukee about 10 years ago when you could purchase a VIP pass for Friday night and get more personal time with the vendors and contributors to the hobby. I was just getting started in the hobby and showed him some pictures. He took the time to offer honest opinions and said some words that truly inspired me to seriously pursue this hobby. I still reflect on that conversation almost everytime I turn on my railroad. He is truly an asset to this hobby as well as the culture and community that is model railroading. My heart goes out to him and his family. Stay strong Neil. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Angel

John Collins 

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Posted by Pruitt on Monday, July 20, 2020 6:10 PM

My best wishes for him as well. I hope he makes a full (and fast) recovery.

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Posted by selector on Monday, July 20, 2020 2:47 PM

I add my best wishes and prayers to Mr. Besougloff as well.  Sorry to see that he is so ill that he is in hospital.

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Posted by kasskaboose on Monday, July 20, 2020 12:52 PM

Thanks for passing this along.  Thoughts and prayers.  Keep the sprits up!

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Monday, July 20, 2020 11:31 AM

Thanks for information , Jim and Dave. 

I met Neil while visiting MR offices in 2012.  Good man. Prayers for Neil to fully recover. 

GARRY

HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR

EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU

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Posted by dknelson on Monday, July 20, 2020 11:26 AM

My sources tell me that last week was rough on him but that there were signs of improvement on Friday.  Here's hoping the improvement continues.

Dave Nelson

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Posted by mlehman on Monday, July 20, 2020 11:13 AM

Best wishes for Neil for coming through this to a good recovery!

Mike Lehman

Urbana, IL

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Posted by Tinplate Toddler on Monday, July 20, 2020 10:42 AM

Best wishes for a thorough recovery, Neil!

Happy times!

Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)

"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"

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Posted by BigDaddy on Monday, July 20, 2020 9:54 AM

Prayers for Neil.Angel

 

Henry

COB Potomac & Northern

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Posted by IRONROOSTER on Monday, July 20, 2020 3:10 AM

Sad news indeed.  I hope he gets better.

Paul

If you're having fun, you're doing it the right way.
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Posted by BATMAN on Sunday, July 19, 2020 10:49 PM

Very sad news, we have two friends from the U.S. that have stayed at our home that have passed away from this horrible virus. Here is hoping that Neil will get through this tough time.

Brent

"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Sunday, July 19, 2020 9:21 PM

Sorry to hear that.  Good luck and better health to you, Neil.

I was about to drop my MR subscription when Neil took over, but the magazine improved dramatically and I have stayed ever since.

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

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Posted by maxman on Sunday, July 19, 2020 7:49 PM

Thumbs Up

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Neil Besougloff
Posted by JimInCR on Sunday, July 19, 2020 7:06 PM

Former Model Railroader editor Neil Besougloff is sick with Covid and in the hospital on a respirator.  As a one-time contributor, I always appreciated that he answered all of my emails quickly and personally.  Here is wishing him a quick and total recovery.

Jim in Costa Rica

Modeling freelance Northern California late 1930s

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