by Gilbert B Norman
Looks like TRAINS will soon have a new Editor. Mark W, Hemphill's resignation is reported in the August issue.
How many have they gone through since DPM stepped down during July 1987?
Well here is the all-time roster (source: research through my collection)
Nov 40-Jul 48 Abert C Kalmbach
Aug 48-Dec 52 Willard V. Anderson
Jan 53-Jul 87 David P Morgan
Aug 87Sep 92 J David Ingles
Oct 92-Dec 2K Kevin P Keefe
Jan 01-Aug 04 Mark w. Hemphill
Sep 04-xxx xx ????
In all honesty, that turnover has not been excessive. However, when one grew up with the words of DPM, and he was there for 34 years formulating the life-long interest in the industry that I have held, anyone else is going to be "short timer".
However, I must note and respect that we have Members here that were not even thought of when DPM stepped down, many others who did not know too much other than wail "mommy". Best advice, dig out your pre-1987 TRAINS and start reading the words of who, AFAIC, was the most influential exd expressive writer the railroad industry has ever had the privilege to enjoy.
How many have they gone through since DPM stepped down during July 1987?
Well here is the all-time roster (source: research through my collection)
Nov 40-Jul 48 Abert C Kalmbach
Aug 48-Dec 52 Willard V. Anderson
Jan 53-Jul 87 David P Morgan
Aug 87Sep 92 J David Ingles
Oct 92-Dec 2K Kevin P Keefe
Jan 01-Aug 04 Mark w. Hemphill
Sep 04-xxx xx ????
In all honesty, that turnover has not been excessive. However, when one grew up with the words of DPM, and he was there for 34 years formulating the life-long interest in the industry that I have held, anyone else is going to be "short timer".
However, I must note and respect that we have Members here that were not even thought of when DPM stepped down, many others who did not know too much other than wail "mommy". Best advice, dig out your pre-1987 TRAINS and start reading the words of who, AFAIC, was the most influential exd expressive writer the railroad industry has ever had the privilege to enjoy.
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