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Oh no! One of the nicest guys on here, and one great modeler. David , you will be greatly
Rest in Gods world now , Hollywood.
That’s very sad news to hear. Rest in peace Hollywood.
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Can you guess which car has the hidden elephant standing on the one side of the car?
The guy in the white socks is running the train.
A video of his when he took some of my Superliners to Andy’s ( talking with Ric Golding)
A few random videos over the years with Dave and running my first 3 Superliners on his layout.
The F40 before paint at Daves.
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March 2010 at Rooster’s layout - Post ECLSTS
Only Jane Clarke and Rooster’s friend at the right are still with us 
March 2011 at Hollywood’s layout - Post ECLSTS
At the Holidome Bar - ECLSTS 2019
At the diner - ECLSTS 2019
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I can tell ya’ that Google,Siri,Apple,Tom Tom …etc ain’t got nothing on a retired Baltimore Inner City Firefighter sitting in your passenger seat when you wanna go to Inner Harbor.
This was the start of his BL-2 build and wagon top cars. However he told me the reason we were going was to see the unveiling of the CVRR Pioneer ( from the Smithsonian). Then I done set the docent into a tizzy cause I took a picture of the sign they spent big money on that needed fixed!
Speaking of fixing up notice 1309 sitting outside…
Afterwards we went to a “sit down meal” at a diner and Grandpa Dave had to buy and let the boy have as much desert as he wanted but only if he ate his meal first. The boy had his head face down on the table by the time we were ready to leave. With one half left of his 3rd brownie with ice cream next to him. Dave said " you want sprinkles on that so you can finish it off boy" ?
The man talked, I listened and learned. I lost my train buddy, historian, carpenter, modeler, story teller but most of all my friend!
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Did they use Z as the poster boy for the advertisement in the background???
Roosta
Did you ever find out what happened to him?
All I got was “Forbidden” 
David Louis Marconi Obituary
David Louis Marconi, age 74, of York New Salem, PA, passed away at home on January 18, 2026.
David was born in Baltimore, MD on October 18, 1951 and was the son of the late Louis and Jacqueline Marconi. He proudly served his community for many years as a Firefighter, EMT, Hazmat Specialist, and Tillerman (a role which he particularly loved) with the Baltimore City Fire Department, most notably on Engine 29, and later in his career on Truck 21, and was a lifelong member of the International Association of Firefighters. In his retirement, David operated Lynx Lumber in York with his business partner. He enjoyed trains in all forms and was an avid model railroader who spent many hours building layouts and running trains with others who also enjoy the hobby. In retirement, he often volunteered at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, in support of the restoration of steam era coaches.
David is survived by his next of kin, son, David Jr., and his son’s wife Michele and daughter Sarah; two daughters and their children; and his siblings, Eileen Eaton and her husband Robert, Shirley Marconi, and Larry Marconi. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daphne.
Funeral services and interment will be held privately by the Marconi Family.
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Thanks very much for posting this Rooster.
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Yes…thank you, David.
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Oh, no…Thanks @Rooster for drawing my attention to this post! Dave had become a family friend over the years. He had a knack for finding and sharing just the right part…just the right piece of old project…just the right gently used rolling stock…to keep us moving forward. He encouraged each of our kids through his generosity and advice to see what the hobby had to offer, and he accepted with grace (and taught me to accept with gratitude) when they chose to take those skills and apply them elsewhere. He also saw in Kid-zilla a budding modeler, and, with a nod to Dave’s henchman Mr. Rooster, had a knack for pushing Kid-zilla a little further with each project.
Dave’s physical presence the form of parts, rolling stock, and motive power have happily lapped the Triple O for years. While we will mourn his passing, his departure means his spiritual presence will be with us when we gather at the lanai, hoist a glass to the day, and wat
ch the railroad he helped to build earn its keep connecting people and making memories.
“E moe me ka maluhia, a hui hou kākou i ka lā aʻe” (Sleep with peace until we meet again in the time to come).
On Behalf of the Mueller Family,
Eric
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Hi Everyone,
This is my first visit here. I am David’s son, David Jr.
Thank you for all the memories and photos you have shared. My daughter and I both enjoyed reading all of your very kind posts and looking at the photos. I will be spending time looking and reading more, and I am looking forward to getting to know some of my Dad’s friends here.
Best Regards,
David Marconi Jr.
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be welcome Dave-son!
my condolences for your loss.
i knew your father only through this forum and some private messages.
but for me he was an extra ordinary man. as modeller, trainfan, firefighter and human.
as far as i know, the other David / Rooster was his best friend here.
Thank you Korm for your welcome and condolences.
He was indeed an extra ordinary man, everything you mention and more.
Also thank you for mentioning David / Rooster. I was getting that impression, and would definitely like to reach out to him.
I appreciate your warm welcome.
Kind Regards,
David Jr
Welcome David. I knew your dad from the forums here, obviously, and met him at the York show many times. He even came up here for my TrainOps once. He will be missed.
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Thank you for the welcome Bob, it is nice to meet you, would be better of course with my Dad at the York show as you mention.
My Dad definitely thought very highly of his friends here, and I am honored to be welcomed in to meet you, and to read how well liked he was here.
Also, I have been looking around the forums a bit, and enjoying my time here. It is clear why my Dad liked it here among this community.
Best Regards,
David
Due to your dad’s insomnia, many times he would be the only one on line that I could chat with in real time. I am missing that.
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