ANNOUNCING A NEW BOOK FROM O GAUGE RAILROADING MAGAZINE HONORING JIM BARRETT ... !

I just ordered a copy.  This is a great idea and will be a valuable resource while keeping Jim's memory alive!

-Greg

I must say that it was an honor to put this book together to remember my friend Jim.

He was a very unique guy....always a "glass is half full" kind of guy.

I just ordered mine. I am really looking forward to reading this book.

Brad

Alan,

I was totally unaware of this sad news.  Jim's column, Jim Barrett in the Backshop, was a bible for me as I constructed my dream layout (still under construction).  For example, I used his innovative method in Run 270 to create a hinged lift up section by modifying the hinges to avoid the rails of the tracks in the crease from impinging on each other (see photos of my layout).  I had the pleasure of meeting Jim a few times at the TCA meets in York.  A true gentleman.

The text is a great tribute to him and his contributions to our hobby.  I just ordered the text.  Perfect use of the $50 gift certificate my wife gave for Christmas for any train purchases!  Also saves me time combing my back issues for the specific article I need.

Blessings to his family, especially during the holidays.

Michael

Jim was always there for me with his knowledgeable advice when I was building my layout. Looking forward to receiving his book.

Ordered.....looking forward to receiving it......I still can't believe he's gone.

Peter

This is a great idea! I see there are 45 chapters. Is it one article per chapter, or are their multiple?

Each of the forty-five chapters covers a different subject, basically one article per chapter.

Here's the Table of Contents...

Thanks Rich, order in!  A real nice idea for a tribute. Thank you and OGR for putting this together.

I'm excited to see I'm scheduled to receive the book today via UPS by 9:00 pm tonight!

-Greg

Greg, that is sooner than I will get my "review" copy!

Thanks for ordering this book. I know you will enjoy it.

The book did indeed arrive a short while ago!  As with all the OGR offerings it's top notch production quality!

Rich  - that's a touching tribute you penned to Jim in the epilogue.

After paging through the book it's obvious it will be a great resource to us all.   For me personally it couldn't have come at a better time as I have a few more storage shelves to build in my basement and immediately after I will begin construction on the latest iteration of my "Crappy Basement Layout"!

-Greg

I just ordered this book, and quite honestly I'm so glad the team was able to pull it all together into a hardcopy text.

It would have taken me a vast amount of time to accomplish the same thing by trying to put all of Jim's tips into a single location for future reference.

I just feel bad that Jim isn't here to see this book in print as it represents a lifetime of knowledge and experience in this hobby. 

Mine arrived over the weekend.....it is a triumph!

Miss you, Jim!

Peter

Ah! How in the world did this topic not appear on my notifications? Guessing it got buried with the others. I have a few things to do this morning/afternoon, I will order it as soon as I take care of business.

Ordered.

Received my copy on Monday, January 4th.  The publication is high quality.  As a senior citizen I appreciate the size of the type which is easy to read.  One suggestion to fellow forum members is to pull out your copy of OGRR Run 257 (June/July 2012) in which Jim listed his favorite backshop articles and provides a synopsis of the articles selected.

Rich, thank you.  Frank

@Allegheny posted:

...I just feel bad that Jim isn't here to see this book in print as it represents a lifetime of knowledge and experience in this hobby.

You and me both, Kazar. Jim was a very special guy.

@youngstown posted:

Received my copy on Monday, January 4th.  The publication is high quality.  As a senior citizen I appreciate the size of the type which is easy to read...

I'm glad you noticed, Frank. The body text font size was a conscious decision on my part when I was laying out the book. You can't go wrong with 11 point Times New Roman for the body text. Very easy on the eyes.

@Greg Houser posted:

Rich  - that's a touching tribute you penned to Jim in the epilogue.

Thanks, Greg. I meant every word.

Hello, my copy came today and I was surprised on how knowledgable(sp?) Jim was on all aspects of model railroading.

Hi all,

Thought I would add this to my earlier post regarding the value that Jim's articles had on the construction and operation of my "dream" layout.  I began that journey about the same time as he began constructing his latest layout and used so many of the tips and guidance he provided in the articles.  I could not wait to see the next ones as they were published.  Here are several examples of how I used his advice with the related chapter numbers from the recently published text (it's a great addition to my train resources):

How to mount and paint a backdrop (2).

How to make clouds with a stencil (3).

How to construct sturdy benchwork economically (4).  Advice from my grandson was extra!

How to use plastic C clamps to secure wiring (4).

How to modify hinges on a lift up panel to avoiding impinging tracks (5).

How to construct a removable rock wall (36). Photo shows the panel, which slides down.

And more recently, how to keep the layout clean (42).

Of course, I also used many of his instructional videos for several of my vintage and quirky Lionel operating accessories...to keep them operating!

His knowledge and guidance has certainly been instrumental in bringing pleasure and success to this hobby.  I hope this appreciation of his contributions brings a smile to him as the rides the rails somewhere in the skies.

Michael

Just ordered mine, I had the pleasure to meet Jim at Davis Electronics during their K-line train days one Thanksgiving. Amazing guy who spent well over an hour describing and demonstrating MTH's DCS system. I was hooked and back into trains after that.

just ordered mine for my new up and coming lay out build,

Just received my copy. Very nicely done.  Glad it was done in hard-cover. Probably made the cost go up a bit but worth every penny and would expect nothing less considering Mr.  Barrett's contributions to our hobby.  What a nice way to honor a great man who was a such a great asset to our hobby.

Got my copy two days ago. Nicely compiled collection. Had read a number of Back shop articles in OGR but its good to get reacquainted with those articles again and it's great to have them in one place. Already have some ideas for my layout!

Somehow I missed this posting, but I did see the ad in the current OGR. I just ordered it.

Also that was a great article Rich wrote to honor Jim. 

Just ordered my from B&N with a 20% off coupon!

Jim's idea, "drop gate" worked great on 3 different layouts over time. (2010 photo of dormant little attic operation).

Book ordered.    Today 3/26/21-----Book received, love it!    Good job Rich.