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Sorry to report the loss of Jerry previous owner of Ohio Central and builder/owner of the roundhouse at Sugarcreek, Ohio. I did not know him but i know that he was a real lover of the steam era in particular B&O.  For more information go to www.smithfuneral.com/obituraries/jerryjacobson-4/

 

Regards, Sam

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I met Jerry many years ago at Dennison, Ohio.  My wife and I were coming back on US250 from Lake Erie and I said I wanted to stop at the RR depot at Dennison.  To my surprise, there was a steam locomotive sitting at the depot. The crew was eating lunch and I decided to take some pictures.  I started talking to another rail fan and he said the locomotive was out on a "shakedown" run and he was quite knowledgeable about the locomotive.  I introduced myself and he said he name was Jerry Jacobson.  It took a few minutes for my wheels to spin and then I said, "You are the owner of the Ohio Central."  He gave me a tour of that locomotive and when they left the depot, it was a site to see.  He will be missed.

Larry

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