Oh, no! He was such an inspiration and a wonderful, positive force! We will miss him…
Oh bummer, losing family on the holidays is extraordinarily rough, prayers for the family.
Oh no! Jim was one of the crew that helped when I moved to this new software. He will be missed.
My condolences to his family and friends. I did not know him, but I am sure he will be missed.
My condolences to the family, may he RIP
For you that didn’t know Jim or are not familiar with his beautiful Durango and Jasper railroad here is a link to the build thread. For those that are it is always fun to look back and remember the good times.
My condolences to the family RIP Jim
A few other links to some of his work, in no particular order, starting with planting and Nancy Norris.
A couple of videos of the D&J when all the plantings were done.
Here’s the saloon named after Jim’s son Casey, who’ll be keeping the model in memory of his dad.
Jim’s Surry Parker loader build…
His water tank battery car,
This is his gorgeous rail truck model. When Jim and I met at a Carson restaurant in 2022, he brought it along for me to see it up close and personal. Loved it! The amazing beast took up much of the table and sure drew stares!
And finally, here’s where Jim introduced his Sci-Fi detective novel, The Avatar Murders. Jim let me read a couple of pre-publication chapters, but I only bought the completed version a couple months ago. I’ve been enjoying reading it recently, it’s quite a ride. Very different. You can get it on Amazon.
Jim’s close friend, Bruce Berls, wrote another book with Jim, and is continuing their series.
Jim was an amazing guy, and I’m blessed to have known him.
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Always hate losing a long-time poster. Jim’s work was always superb. May his family find peace and comfort in his memory. In the old railroad jargon, railroad heaven was called The Indian Valley Road. Prayers that Jim is building another garden railway there.
David Meashey
Cliff,
Thanks for the additional posts showing Jim’s work.
So sorry to hear this. Such a loss to all.
Condolences to the family. He did some incredible work. RIP Jim
Jim’s modelling was always an inspiration. Very sad to hear.
Neil
This should be the link to the Tribute to Jim by his close friend and co-author.
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Oh no, I’m sorry to hear this. Jim was a positive voice in the hobby. He always offered kind words and inspiration to trains and RR projects. He will be missed.
Well this truly sucks as Jim was awesome IMO. I texted and did LSC chat with him quite a bit (back in the day in the hood {he liked that saying}).
I actually turned him onto PVC board when he started building with styrene. I remember sending him a care package of his first test sheets of PVC board. He was excited to receive them however some how there was a label mix up with USPS and he received a roll of bubble wrap instead. He texted and said OK ROOSTER whats the joke cause I’m not getting it…
I feel Jim is where he wants to be with Donna so I’m good with that. However it’s still a great loss to LSC .
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RIP Jim. I miss you already. Sympathies to his family.
Awe man. One of my favorites on here. Now my Rowson sand house means even more to me. I’ll miss you Jim
Jim was published in GR in 2020,
And I think they did an article on his railbus but I haven’t found it yet.
Anyway, for a relative newbie to the hobby Jim sure jumped in and made big good waves.
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Wow , what a life well lived. I feel honored to have even met him, not often you meet or get one on one with someone like him. Truly he will be missed.