My understanding from talking to his son is that Gary Watkins passed away last weekend. He had been fighting cancer. Tim, the son, is working through his estate and is anxious to make right any problems. He says there were many uncashed checks which have now been destroyed. He also indicates there are many wheels, but he has no idea what they all are.

Maybe we should tell him about the BAGRS?

Sad news indeed, have known Gary for many years. It was sad to see the decline of his health and business as time passed. When you say many wheels you have no idea how many, it has been several years since my last visit but at that time there were dozens of boxes under the bench work they had to contain thousands of wheel sets for everything under the sun.

Sad news. I also use Sierra wheels. I was wondering why I didn’t get a return phone call recently.

there were dozens of boxes under the bench work

His son, Tim, did tell me there were lots of wheels but he had no idea what they were. Anyone know a Bay Area railroader who could tell him what he has?

So sorry to hear that. My condolences to his family and friends.