I just got this off Trainorders.com, from R & R Editior Steve Barry:
"It is with deep sadness that Carstens Publications relates the news that Jim Boyd has passed away. Jim started with Carstens Publications working on Flying Models and later Railroad Model Craftsman. Jim served as editor of Railfan & Railroad from the magazine’s inception in 1974 until 1998, and continued as editor emeritus and author of the popular Camera Bag column until his passing. We’ll pass along details as they become available.
Steve Barry
Railfan & Railroad"
An icon passes. My sincerest condolences to his family and freinds. They will be in my prayers…
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