for modeling the New Haven Railroad as a young boy watch-
ing steam locomotives in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. John was
widely recognized as an innovator in the hobby with frequent
contributions to
Model Railroader
magazine. He was an active
member of the Nauset Model Railroad Club, and was a found-
ing member in the New Haven Railroad Historical and Technical
Association. A native of New York City, John graduated from
MIT in 1962 with a degree in mechanical engineering, and a
masters degree from Northeastern University. He is survived by
his wife Sandra. …
Earl Smallshaw 1933-2014
Earl Smallshaw, of Connecticut, passed away on January 3rd,
2014. He was 80 years old. Earl earned an international reputa-
tion as a master modeler whose work was the subject of numer-
ous magazine articles and clinics on the art of model railroading.
His beautifully executed Middletown & Mystic Mines HO scale
layout served as the basis for several of his popular how-to
structure articles. He was a life member of the National Model
Railroad Association. Earl served in the United States Army, 82nd
Airborne Division, during the Korean War. In addition to Barbara,
his wife of 57 years, Earl is survived by four children and 11
grand children. His layout and craftsmanship can be viewed at
…
NEW PRODUCTS FOR ALL SCALES
The Missouri Pacific Historical Society
is offering a special on its two-volume set of
Maintenance of Way information. Although specifically MP, the
information is of great value to all modelers interested in learn-
ing about standard prototype railroad practice.
