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Scoles-3.jpg Paul B Scoles III, MMR 1943-2014

Paul Scoles passed away May 10 from complications following surgery. Paul was widely recognized in the model railroad community as one of the most creative scenery modelers in the hobby. He pursued model railroading as an art form and readily shared both his philosophy and creative skills in numerous clinics, videos, and in more than 70 published articles.

Paul was generous with his time and welcomed visitors to view and operate his incomparable Sn3 Pelican Bay Railway & Navigation Company layout in the basement of his home near Seattle, Washington. Paul’s wife Cynthia, plans to keep her husband’s layout available to his local operating group.

A native of Lima, Ohio, Paul earned his bachelor degree at Arizona State and a master degree in philosophy at Northern Arizona University. He operated Ironwood Studio, a full-service recording studio with a list of clients that ranged from the Seattle Symphony to emerging garage bands.

Paul served his country as a combat infantryman with two tours of duty in Vietnam. In addition to several unit decorations, Paul returned from the war with personal awards including two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star with “V” device, two Purple Heart Medals, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal with Palm device, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with “60-“ device. Paul suffered from painful shrapnel wounds in his legs throughout his life.

In addition to his wife Cynthia, Paul is survived by a son Eric, and two grandchildren.

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In light of this being Memorial Day, we wanted to post the MRH official obituary for Paul as a special remembrance. This will also be in the June issue of MRH, available on June 1st.
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Fun tidbit ... Paul Scoles from the 1970s

Also, here's a photo of Paul we found that's from the 1970s.

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GW New member 28 posts
GW

Thanks for this

Guys,

Thanks for this obit for my friend, Paul.

That photo from the '70s is what he looked like when I met him. The layout in the background would be Lonnie Shay's old " Dyin' Glory Transportation Co." model railroad when he and Paul were doing the Micro Motor articles for MR, I believe.

GW

Life changed in an instant but I keep going on 2 to 2.5 feet at a time!
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Russell Postlewaight Active Member 44 posts
Russell Postlewaight

Paul Scoles RIP

I started an irregular correspondence with Paul sometime in the '70s when I was trying to work with micro motors and gear heads. After meeting him in person at a National Narrow Gauge Convention some years ago continued our talks via email and catching up at the NNGCs.

The advent of emails and the relative ease of sharing photos and plans increased exponentially the number of subjects we discussed.

A very humble man, he never boasted of his life's achievements, simply: he lived them.

It was my blessing to share a small part of his life, and my condolences go to his family and friends everywhere.

 

Russell

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Verne Niner Frequent poster 890 posts
Verne Niner

Thank You

I am grateful for Paul's service to his country, and for his willingness to share his talent and love for the model railroading hobby. He is greatly missed. My prayers and condolences to his family. RIP, Paul.

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