February 24, 2007 12:54PM
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I am not sad for Bob. He had a vey long and rich life, logging many a mountain mile on the legendary railroads of the Americas and recording them on film, and leaving a great visual legacy. In the process he became a legend himself. The loss is his great storehouse of a memory, which he was fortunate to keep till his last days. His writing is much like Bob's great conversational style, rich with anecdotes and juicy observation, and that is something we and future generations of the railfan fellowship can all enjoy. Most importantly, Bob can be credited for starting the preservation movement that ultimately led to the saving of more than the 346 and other Colorado rolling stock, but two entire railroads. We should celebrate this singular life,not mourn its passing.
I made many fine paintings of Bob's photos. Once I gave him a pen-and-ink I did of one of his photos, with a surprising reaction...He started to weep. He said it was the only such tribute he ever received from the many artists who mined his great photographic record.
Bob's last orders were picked up at Delay Junction. Thanks, Bob, for your many contributions to rail preservation. We will look for you on the platform at some lonely mountain station somewhere west of the Great Divide.
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