Back about a lifetime ago, the late Robert Whelove of St. Louis scratchbuilt a georgeous Wabash 4-6-4. With decals custom made by fellow St. Louisian Bill Clouser, it won (I believe) first prize in the Convention held in Miami - that's how many years ago it was.
Does anyone know where this model is today, and would they post some photos?
EdKing
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A quick search of the Model Railroader Magazine DVD shows it won first place at the NMRA national convention at Miami Beach in 1967.
There are a couple of interesting articles about Mr. Whelove and his models. He built (in 1963) an HO scale model of Wabash 700 before starting the O scale model. In the mid 50's he built an O gauge loco with a water tight tender which he filled with water to obtain additional weight.
Matt
I got some fragments from his estate - wish I had seen one of his models. I did see a number of Bernie Corbin models a few years back in one of those midwest Nationals.
What about Don Beeman he used to scratch build in 17/64 scale,I seem to remember a freelance Pennsy T1 with six wheel trailing truck, and a Chicago & North Western 4-8-4.Where do these models go. Whelove,Corbin, Beeman and othere's where my O scale heros when I was younger.They where all admired from a distance(Australia)through the pages of magazines. It would be grate to see pictures of there models if people have them and would share them.
Stephen from Down Under (cTr...Choose the Right)
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