Dennis Mashburn reports that Bob Jakl passed away recently. He was 88. I met him only once, but he struck me as a truly great fellow. His layout was spectacular, if the videos are any indication. I have been told that building it was quite the family affair. I have met two of his sons -- also super nice guys.
Here is a short clip of a long video of the layout. It shows only the CB&Q part -- the whole layout is much bigger than what is shown here, and it's all just as good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJzSwYupKbA
As I recall, Bob built those bi-levels himself. They look great to me!
Jim
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R.K. Maroon wrote:Dennis Mashburn reports that Bob Jakl passed away recently. He was 88. I met him only once, but he struck me as a truly great fellow. His layout was spectacular, if the videos are any indication. I have been told that building it was quite the family affair. I have met two of his sons -- also super nice guys.
Here is a short clip of a long video of the layout. It shows only the CB&Q part -- the whole layout is much bigger than what is shown here, and it's all just as good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJzSwYupKbA
As I recall, Bob built those bi-levels himself. They look great to me!
Jim
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there. Now I can watch it!
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Met Bob over 30 years ago at a meet in east LA. He and Elizabeth are nice folks. 88 is what we all aspire to. I think Bob was a Delta Airlines employee, and retired to his Sierra home and model empire. He will be missed.
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Bob was a good friend. Kathy & I will miss the many interactions we enjoyed with Bob & Elizabeth. All three of his boys are still active in the hobby. This is the obituary.
https://www.mariposagazette.com/article ... KfazLeVxdY
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https://www.mariposagazette.com/article ... KfazLeVxdY
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Thanks for posting the link to the obit, Jay. I knew Bob worked for Sperry but didn't know he moved around so much.
I also noticed he went to high school in Hinsdale -- this is also where fellow O-scaler Richard Garberson went. Bob would have been a senior when Richard was a freshman.
Jim
I also noticed he went to high school in Hinsdale -- this is also where fellow O-scaler Richard Garberson went. Bob would have been a senior when Richard was a freshman.
Jim
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