become an important public showcase for the hobby. Other
Trainfest changes include the addition of inexpensive booths
of reduced size for smaller exhibitors. The down-sized exhibit
areas are seen as a way to encourage individual hobbyists or
clubs to exhibit smaller layouts. Trainfest 2014 will be held
November 8-9 at the Wisconsin Exposition Center in the State
Fair Park in West Allis, Wisconsin. Additional information is
available at
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Laurance Kline 1942-2014
Larry Kline passed away from a massive stroke
on April 17. He was 71. A native of Philadelphia,
Larry graduated from Drexel University and
went on to earn his masters and Ph.D degrees
in electrical engineering from Carnegie-Mellon
University. He gained international recognition for his research
in plasma physics, artificial intelligence, and computer
simulations.
Larry was an active member of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Technical & Historical Society as well as the Pittsburgh & Lake
Erie Historical Society. His extensive research and knowledge
of the prototype led to co-authoring “The Postwar Freight Car
Fleet” with Ted Culotta.
Larry was a dedicated railroad historian and accomplished rail-
road modeler throughout his life. He earned a Master Model
Railroader award from the National Model Railroad Association
in 2012. He happily shared his knowledge and experiences with
fellow modelers and was a frequent clinician at various RPM
meets including Naperville and Cocoa Beach.
Larry was liked, admired, and respected by the entire model rail-
road community. He will be missed. MRH extends condolences
to Larry’s wife Dana, and other surviving family members.
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MRH-May 2014
