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    Harry Brunk has passed away

    I saw this mentioned over on MRH's forum. His long-running series on the Clear Creek region of Colorado in NG&SL Gazette was a huge inspiration to me, combining great modeling with superb historical research. Fortunately, his railroad has been preserved in Cheyenne, WY.

    dave
    Modeling 1890s (because the voices in my head told me to)
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    I haven't been a Gazette reader, but www.cheyennedepotmuseum.org links to a site with more than 700 photos. I'd see Cheyenne depot at stops back when Amtrak's California Zephyr used the UP, and took the UP excursion to the Rodeo from Denver one time in the 90s. Not sure if I'll ever return, but if so I'll check out his layout. I hope his research and publications (he seems to have written on various subjects) are in caring hands.
    James

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    • #3
      Very sorry to hear that. His research and writings were inspirational.
      Bruce

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      • #4
        Sorry to learn this. As Bruce said, his research and writings were inspirational.

        Pete
        in Michigan

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        • #5
          i remember reading his work years and years ago. hard to accept when a cornerstone is shaken.

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          • #6
            Sorry to hear this news. I read and was inspired by his work in the Gazette for years. Thoughts and prayers for his family.

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            • #7
              As others have said, Harry Brunk was a true inspiration. He very much influenced my approach to modeling. I always enjoyed reading his articles , looking at his wonderful drawings, and generally "soaking it in."

              A few years ago on a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park, my wife and I took a side trip for an overnight in Cheyenne, WY. We stayed at a historic hotel, had lunch in the beautiful depot, and viewed Harry's layout at a leisurely pace. We were told Harry was there earlier in the day. It's fantastic that his layout has found a home. It had to be reconfigured to fit the space, but it sounds like that must have been done with his input. At any rate, go if you get a chance.

              We've lost some giants of our hobby over the past year; Harry Brunk was one of them.

              Mike

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              Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. James Baldwin

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              • #8
                A well-done video on the UC&N: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um0JIdg82kE

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

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                • #9
                  I am so sorry to hear this. I used to love reading the ongoing saga of his UC&N, and the research behind it. My condolences to his family and friends.

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