Harold K. Vollrath, R.I.P.

fitz Aug 7, 2015

  1. fitz

    fitz TrainBoard Member

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    I just learned that Harold K. Vollrath has left us, due to a broken hip and dementia, at the age of 92. I did a lot of business with "K" buying prints from his wonderful collection of locomotive photographs, dating back to about the time I was born. I purchased his New York Central collection at auction a couple of years ago, and will attach one of my favorites, Hudson 5368. Rest in Peace, Harold.

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  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Bummer. There's a big name now gone from our railfan community. :( Condolences to his loved ones.
     
  3. JimJ

    JimJ Staff Member

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    Sad news like this always reminds me of our own mortality and short time on earth. Model like there's no tomorrow!
     
  4. Hytec

    Hytec TrainBoard Member

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    Mr. Vollrath was one of the most eloquent railroad photographers, equal to O. Winston Link. Sir, You WILL be Missed...R.I.P., and thank you!(y)
     
  5. Kurt Moose

    Kurt Moose TrainBoard Member

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    Dang, lot's of memories of my youth from books and magazines with pics credited to him, RIP.
     
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