A gentleman

A couple of MR issues pulled me into the hobby as a youngster starting with the 1967 and then the ‘69 issue of John Allen’s layout and color centerfold. In about 1970 Bruce’s Layout was featured (Meet the Sunset Valley?) and later in 1977 on operations. 

When it came time to consider wiring and detection of my trains I wrote to, what I thought, the company that made parts for CMRI and to my very happy surprise received an email from Bruce. He was very helpful and later forwarded me articles and pdf copies of helpful resource material. I didn’t realize the circuit board company was named for Jan! 

Bruce’s Layout was stunning then and amazing today. The overhead towers on the original layout really captured my imagination. Of course few will forget that the mainline ran through the bathroom - lol. I can see the influence of the Siskiyou line in Joe’s own layout but even Bruce was influenced by others, such as Frank Ellison, so I can see the legacy will continue with the museum. He is a true gentleman and I look forward to reading more from him here in MRH Magazine. 

I remember well

How to operate your MRR

I read that How to operate your model railroad book with zeal back when I first came across it.  Bruce has come up with lots of influential stuff.

Legendary...

Now, THIS is a legendary layout. I just finished re-reading Bruce's book again, and it is still relevant today. Glad to see the plans to preserve and share an iconic operating layout. 

Randy

An amazing explainer

I remember reading Dr. Chubb's original series on C/MRI in Model Railroader, and was astonished that I was actually able to understand exactly how it worked. That's a huge testament to the clarity of his writing about a very technical topic! His more recent articles on signaling are similarly illuminating. 

One of his clinics at the Indianapolis NMRA convention followed mine and I had the opportunity to express my deep appreciation for all that he's done for the hobby in general and for me in particular. What an amazing person he is!

Jeff Allen

I didn’t realize the circuit board company was named for Jan!

Me Neither!  This was a total surprise.  I always wondered what that acronym stood for.  I also was inspired first by Bruce's articles in MR and later when I met him at an NMRA convention.  Truly a kind and inspirational man.  And his CMRI system is first rate!  I've got it powering all my signals on the N&AC.  It's nice to know over 5000 others are doing the same, and the system will live on for a long, long time.  Thanks Bruce!!!!

A long time inspiration

The Sunset Valley has been an inspiration for me since the 1970's. How to Operate Your Model Railroad is up front and center on my go to shelf (first printing). On my bucket list is to see the layout myself, prior to leaving West Michigan for South Carolina.

Bruce Chubb

As a regular operator on the Sunset Valley I can attest to the great experience it is to be part of it.

There is always something new, something you've never seen before and a great crew of people to help anyone that is a new operator or visitor.

Operating...

I would love to make it to an op session some time. The SV is one for which I would make the the trek. 

Randy