I just got to remembering Marty of "Ma & Pa Trains" & wondered if anyone knows anything current of him. He used to be a regular seller, of mostly Williams stuff, at York, & often posted here on the forum. I recall he was having health issues & gave up York several years ago, but know nothing of him since.
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Don't know about Marty. Ma & Pa trains is long gone.
I suspect the Baltimore/So Central PA fellows will know more. I'm sure someone will chime in.
Peter
Ron.
The contents from "Ma & Pa Trains" were sold at public auction in the Fall of 2012 so the business has closed.
Jim
The contents of "Ma & Pa Trains" were sold at in 2012 so the business is closed.
Pappy....I was also just curious about Marty, himself.....he was a great guy and I miss him at his familiar spots at shows....especially in the Orange Hall....He always went out of his way to find an item for me......and, was great to talk to about the Ma & Pa RR, an interest of mine.
Peter
Peter,
While I agree with you, everyone must remember this. Unless Marty gave specific permission for OGR to release information we may never know. I feel that this question should have been addressed to the Moderator(s).
Peter,
While I agree with you, everyone must remember this. Unless Marty gave specific permission for OGR to release information we may never know. I feel that this question should have been addressed to the Moderator(s).
he may be a wannabe moderator, we don't need anymore, we have lost many informative members in the past few months from bad moderation.
I don't see it as an etiquette issue. I see it as a friend inquiring about another friend. Maybe someone knows, maybe not but it's very thoughtful of someone to ask.
"It is obvious that these do upset people these days."
Is anyone surprised that folks do not respond affirmatively to suggestions that you or I or anyone else conform to someone's notions of etiquette? I do not think there have ever been universal standards of etiquette accepted by all members of society. Not necessarily a bad thing. I consider the intent of the inquiry and the level of detail requested. I don't see a problem here, personally.
Sorry to do this, but just throwing this out there for new sets of eyes to see regarding Marty of Ma & Pa in the Balto. area.... still looking for someone with current news on how he may be. Thank you
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