A word about Jeffrey...

[tomustang]

I'm so sorry to see this, my thoughts go out to his family.

The modeling community lost one unique soul that will be deeply missed.

[Steamtrains]

Sad to hear of RB's passing...
The last news we had did not sound good.
He's in a better place now.

RIP Running Bear...

[River Witch 14]

Very sad indeed. I will miss him.
I admired his work and his willingness to help other modelers.
R.I.P Jeff.

[nachoman]

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[ngauger]

Thanks, Kevin!! I was hoping someone would post a link!!!!!

[Green_Elite_Cab]

I am sad to see this news. He always could recombine equipment into something unique and interesting!

[ezdays]

Thank you Kevin for finding and posting that.

[shortliner]

A little suggestion, copied across from another forum - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?36501-Jeffery-tribute-loco">http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/foru ... ibute-loco</a><!-- m -->

[ngauger]

A little suggestion, copied across from another forum - <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/forum/showthread.php?36501-Jeffery-tribute-loco">http://www.modelrailroadforums.com/foru ... ibute-loco</a><!-- m -->

Nice!!!

I like "Spirit of Running Bear" .. I might just do that!!

[nachoman]

I think I may have to do something to memorialize him. Maybe we can start a thread here? Not sure what I want to do, but here are some ideas:
- create a functioning locomotive from the parts of two or more basket cases. F units, especially.
- weather some equipment to look like real rust buckets
- a "patched" paint job
- perhaps make a model of his cursed van and place it on your layout.

other ideas?

[AF350]

How about a tank car of Tabasco sauce, with Running Bear lettering and Midland Gulf / L&A markings?

[torikoos]

That wasn't news I wanted to read when coming back to the forum after a few weeks of a hectic life...

Rest In Peace 'Running Bear', and hope you have a lot of fun with the great big layout in the skies!

[Herc Driver]

I am truly sorry to read about Running Bear's passing. Like so many others, I enjoyed his enthusiasm for his layout.