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    Malcolm Furlow has passed away

    I was just reading on a couple of FB sites that Malcolm Furlow has passed away.

    Legendary model railroader, and a huge influence on the hobby in the 70's & 80's.
    Especially for anyone modelling narrow gauge.
    I still have all his MR articles.
    Regards Rob
    Melbourne, Australia

    Despite the cost of living, it's still popular

    My current build.
    https://railroad-line.com/node/1020821
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    a true artist.

    the train pulled out of the Ferrocarril de Rio Mantanas station for its final run . . . .

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    • #3
      This message from Charlie Getz
      https://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/88/t/294...8KFiJDMG9nG8Kg
      Regards Rob
      Melbourne, Australia

      Despite the cost of living, it's still popular

      My current build.
      https://railroad-line.com/node/1020821

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      • #4
        Wow, sad news indeed. I enjoyed his videos with John Olson and Allen Keller back in my impressionable years. Thanks for the fun times, Malcolm.

        Thanx Thom...

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        • #5
          He was the reason I started in Modeling railroading when I saw a photo of his layout on the cover of Model Railroading........
          Rick

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          • #6
            An inspiration, even if not my style. But he showed what you could capture in a small space. And I'm sorry to read the cause, too :-(

            dave
            Modeling 1890s (because the voices in my head told me to)

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            • jbvb
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              jbvb commented
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              My thoughts as well.
            • Orionvp17
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              And mine. May he rest in Peace.
          • #7
            It saddens me to read that. He passed quite young, really.

            I always enjoyed viewing/reading about his model railroading creations. The guy had talent. More so than I will ever possess.

            He was quite relaxed in front of a camera, and I suspect some of his actual personality came through because of it. When viewing a video he was in, I always found his relaxed approach along with his slight "Texas drawl" dialect added to the entertaining value of them.


            Andre

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            • #8
              Truly legendary and controversial at times influencer before that was a popular term. I loved his work.

              Sad news, a legend.
              Karl Scribner-Curmudgeon

              Cedar Swamp
              SW of Manistique, MI

              Avatar image by Savannah Lyn Burgess 7-15-2022

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              • #9
                Malcolm inspired so many model railroaders with his artistic talent. It's sad He is gone!
                Dave
                Dave

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                • #10
                  Very sorry to hear this sad news. I met Malcolm back in the late 70's at a local hobby shop. He was one of the set designers for the Disney Thunder Mountain. I purchased his book and he was kind enough to sign it. He was very friendly and easy to talk to. He will certainly missed.

                  Condolences to his family and extended railroad modeling friends.

                  Tom
                  The difference between the almost right word and the right is the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.
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                    Of course, hugely influenced by John Allen, as these pics show, but then added his own signature style that made him stand out.
                    Regards Rob
                    Melbourne, Australia

                    Despite the cost of living, it's still popular

                    My current build.
                    https://railroad-line.com/node/1020821

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                    • #12
                      Sad news indeed. I liked his artistic, fun-loving approach to model railroading.

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