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Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - steinjr - 08-27-2012

I am sad to report that master model railroader Wolfgang Dudler (of Westport Terminal Railroad fame and a member here) has passed on. According to a post by Crandell Overton (selector) in the Kalmbach model railroader forums and posts on Yahoo groups, Wolfgang - who revealed that he had a serious illness late last fall - slipped into a coma on August 2nd, and passed away last night.

He will be missed - as a great modeler, as someone always willing to share ideas, and of course as a human being with many friends and loved ones.

My deepest sympathy to his friends and family!

Stein

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - shortliner - 08-27-2012

Really sorry to heasr that, Stein - I didn't know he was ill. A great modeller - I loved his Westport terminal. Deepest sympathy to those he left behind - RIP
Jack (aka Shortliner)

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - faraway - 08-27-2012

I will miss him indeed. His layout and his web page have been my guide to startup into the US model railroad. I met him ones and got the opportunity to switch on his layout. He was a very friendly man.

His web page in memory http://www.westportterminal.de/wt.html
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Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - Svein - 08-27-2012

This is very sad news indeed. I never had the pleasure of knowing him personally, but I've admired his artistic skills for a long time, he was truly a master of the craft.

My deepest condolences go to the family and friends - RIP

Svein

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - ezdays - 08-27-2012

It is always sad when we lose one of our members. Condolences go to his family and friends.

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - Ralph - 08-27-2012

I am very sorry to hear that. My sympathies to his famiy and friends. Thanks for letting us know.
Ralph

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - Kev1340 - 08-27-2012

That is very sad indeed, his modelling was a great inspiration to me, and I'm sure many others.

My condolences and sympathies to his family and all who knew him.

Kev

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - Running Bear - 08-27-2012

My condolences go to his family and friends. He was an excellent modeler.

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - Mike Kieran - 08-27-2012

Wow! What horrible news. I've emailed him several times over the years. He is a great guy. Always willing to share his expertise and a good sense of humor.

The good news is him, John Allen, Linn Wescott, and others must be building one hell of a train layout up there. What would they model and what would the layout be called.

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - IndyCity - 08-27-2012

What sad news

I'll miss him.

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - Chuck - 08-27-2012

Es tut mir sehr Leid, dass Herr Dudler nicht mehr mit uns ist. Er war ein guter Mann, sehr freundlich. Ein trauriger Tag. My condolences to his family.

Chuck

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - Running Bear - 08-27-2012

Chuck Wrote:Es tut mir sehr Leid, dass Herr Dudler nicht mehr mit uns ist. Er war ein guter Mann, sehr freundlich. Ein trauriger Tag. My condolences to his family.

Chuck
Yes, a very sad day indeed. I used some of Wolfgang's ideas in some of my projects. He was a tremendous help.

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - modelsof1900 - 08-28-2012

In memoriam to Wolfgang!
I was known personally to him and we have had many many discussions about model railroading and shared ideas and hints.
So his last project - the narrow gauge model layout "PUEBLO & SALT LAKE RR" - will be unfinished (and the doctor has give hime 10 more years). Wolfgang, we will missing you!
Look for one of his last activities with FREMO - Narrow Gauge meeting in January - or visit his website.

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - jwb - 08-28-2012

Once he started posting videos of his Blackstone items running on excellent trackwork, I started following his blog with great interest. Unfortunately, I was beginning to get the same vibe I got from the late Carl Arendt's site late in the game -- the updates weren't coming like they'd been, and this is no surprise. It's a great shame when we lose people like Wolfgang and Carl Arendt.

Re: Wolfgang Dudler (WTfan) has passed on - Sumpter250 - 08-28-2012

The flags of Sag Harbor Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., and it's affiliate railroads, fly at half staff in memory of you, Wolfgang Dudler.
Be at peace.
To the family and close friends, Grief is a heavy burden to bear. Know that this burden is being carried by so many, world wide, who knew and respected Wolfgang, for his talent, and his friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.