Hi all --
This is not unexpected, but it is still bad news. I was fortunate to have
visited with him in 2008 with the help of Vic Chervin Sr. and Jr.
A real gentleman who had pioneered in many ways, not just his trains.
Bill Winans
Prescott Valley, AZ
This just in from Warren Chadbourne ---
"Well we lost another great S scale champion. Jess Bennett of Idaho passed
from this world last Friday. He had been fighting cancer for some time now.
His was one of the finest layouts you could ever see. It was featured in
several S publications over the years and he will be greatly missed.
Jess scratch built most of his layout including the brass engines he loved
to run. They were so accurate that you could even compare the rivet
placements and sizes and be in awe. As they say even the bean and rivet
counters would be amazed. "
I remember Jess from reading my S Gauge Heralds when they came in the mail.
He was a real genius, and from those who knew him personally, a super nice
guy. I know he's out of pain now, but a true loss for those of us still on
this plain of existance. I'm glad he was able to see S grow into the "minor
league" player that it is today--we've come a long way, baby--and Jess was
one of the ones who helped make it happen. Godspeed, Jess!
S'
David D.
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