John Glaab

As John's long time friend I would like to thank you for the memorial writeup that was done in MRH for him. The C&O Historical Society will have a memorial writeup about John in an upcoming release of the C&O Historical Magazine for our 2200+ members. He is sorely missed.

I had met John n many an

I had met John n many an occasion and spent more then a few meals and trips talking with him.

He was a genuinely nice gentleman and I will greatly miss him.

-Doug M

John Arthur Glaab 1940—2020

One correction to the reference to John's company Peach Creek Hobbies.   There is no plural "s" in Silver Spring, MD.

John will be missed.

I had posted this back in

I had posted this back in Dec, and not very many folks replied. (Did not that many folks on this forum have personal contact with John?)

https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/john-glaabs-passing-12217268

His shop, and he in person, were instrumental to my getting back into the hobby.

And of course all serious brass collectors had to have a copy of his book on brass models available,...and their pricing. I'm sure I still have my copy even while I chose to limit my investment in brass.

Of course many had to make a visit to Howard Zane's FABULOUS collection of brass during his open houses at time of the Timonium Train Show

GHB DD-1 loco more info

At the end of the January 2021 "news" column a mention is made that an HO model of a DD-1 electric loco is available from GHB International.  I was intrigued, as this is a unique and iconic loco, entering service in 1910 to pull the first trains through the newly opened tunnels under the Hudson River into the brand new Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan.  They were also used in freight service on the Long Island Railroad.  The prototype drew power via a 3rd rail pickup.  I asked GHB for some more information about the model, and they replied very promptly, with these answers:

My questions, with George Barsky's answers:

1. Is the link between the two body sections rigid or does it pivot?  In other words, are the four pairs of driving wheels locked in a straight line, or do they pivot as two independent sets of 2 pairs?

The coupling can swivel between the 2 units.

2. What is the minimum radius curve you recommend for this loco?

The model negotiates 18" radius curves.

3. Which wheels provide electrical pickup from the tracks?

All 16 wheels provide electrical pickup.

4. Other than road number, are there any differences between the three Long Island RR models?

All the same except cab numbers.

5. When equipped with the ESU Loksound 5 decoder, are sounds included or only motor and lighting control?

The DD-1s were very quiet and basically you could hear faint side rod clanks, a single chime low tone air whistle and a locomotive bell.  These are included in the ESU sound decoder.  ESU makes provisions for other sounds and controls.

Here is the link to their information page for this beautiful looking model:

GBH International HO DD-1

Although I don't model either the PRR or the Long Island RR, I grew up riding the Route of Dashing Dan and "changing at Jamaica," so I cannot pass this one up.

Dennis