• RIP Bernie Paul

  • Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.
Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.

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  by Mike@IHP
 
Hi all,

I was told today that Bernie Paul, former owner of AHM and IHC, died within the last day or so. Has anyone else seen or heard of this? His loss represents the end of an era in the hobby.

Mike Bartel
IHP
http://ihphobby.tripod.com
  by 262
 
Found an obit on the Kalmbach Retailer site.He died 6-19-10,services 6-23.Thank you Mr.Paul you helped keep the hobby fun and affordable.Mr.Paul,your train looks good on the west side.Clear signal ahead,M.A.S.