company in the late 1970s. Much of the narrative involves
other California-based entrepreneurs including Irv Athearn,
George Hook, John Devore, Russ Clover, Stewart Lundahl, and
respected toolmaker Bob Weigner. Familiar brand names such
as Kemtron, Central Valley, Varney, Micro-Motive, Robco,
Lindsay, and Devore are all part of this interesting story.
Neville’s well-told perspective is first-hand since he worked for
Weiss for two summers in the early 1960s. The 276-page CD
book consists of 22 profusely illustrated and fully navigable
chapters. It is available on CD at $15.00 postpaid. Send money
order or check payable to John Neville, 655 Shelter Ridge Place,
Nipomo, California 93444. For additional information email the
author at
.
Later this month,
BHI Publications
) will release
“Denver & Rio Grande Western
Narrow Gauge Class 6 Boxcars,
Volume 1”,
an in-depth look at
04100-04499 series cars in MOW
service. The 8.5'' x 5.5'', 98 page
spiral-bound book features more
than 500 black & white pho-
tos of the nine D&RGW cars in
the series. The book is priced at
$24.99. To view sample pages
visit
.
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MRH-Jun 2013
