From my Train Serve group.....Mr. English passes. | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Michael HokkanenOGR Forum Member

Received this with my frequent train area train related email.....

It is with the utmost sadness that we report that Lew English, Sr, co-founder of Bowser Manufacturing Company passed away on Feb 3, 2012.

He was 93 years old. Lew is survived by his wife Shirlee, four children , Susan, Nancy, Lew Jr., and Lee, ten grandchildren, fourteen great great grand children and 3 great great great grandchildren. Lew was the inspiration for what is now the Bowser Manufacturing Company of Montoursville, PA. He was one of the pioneers in the model train business and was entered into the Model Railroading Hall of Fame just a few years ago. In 1961, Lew and Shirlee began the business in their basement in their home in Muncy, Pennsylvania, when they purchased not only the name but several steam engine kits from Bill Bowser in Redlands, California. Lew will not only be missed by his family but by all of the industry contacts that he made throughout his career. Bowser Manufacturing will continue under the direction of Lee K. English, current Bowser CEO.

2/6/128:52 AM

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billinpahrumpOGR Forum Member

This is sad news. My condolences to his family.

2/6/129:10 AM

Mike CTOGR Forum Member

They (Bowser) are still involved in O-scale detail parts, Cal Scale, and Selby , roadrailers and a few other items. My condolences.

2/6/129:45 AM

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