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Former Model Railroader editor Andy Sperandeo dies
This is sad to hear as I always enjoyed reading his articles and watching the videos he made for MR. My sympathies go out to his family and friends.
Well miss his Santa Fe RR because it’s the RR that I nodel too.
I’ll miss seeing his byline.
I knew Andy for over 40 years and he was always helpful. We would meet for lunch or dinner in Milwaukee and he would tour me through layouts and the MR home office. I was also fortunate to have Andy visit and operate a bit on my layout. He gave me some encouragement that my lay was better than I may have thought. It was ironic that I was visiting New Orleans to help dispose some of the railroad estate of one of Andy’s closest friends Lou Schultz when I heard the news. Condolences to Andy’s family and hope he will be at peace operating upstairs.
What a guy! Though I’m sure he’d think I annoyed him at least a bit, I’ll never forget his patience with me exchanging quite a few emails about a circuit diagram in his book on wiring model railroads that I was just having a really hard time wrapping my head around. He got me straight, though. He’ll be missed sorely by many. I just wish I had had a chance to meet him in person. So, Andy, here’s a big “Paradise Limited, Clear Signal, Heaven’s Gate.” to ya.
I’m very sorry to hear of Andy’ passing away I hope God Grants him eternal rest and MY sincere Condoleces to his family
Incredibly sad new about Andy. He will be missed!
Oh-- MAN-N-N!!!
Andy was one of my heroes. I just got the wind kicked out of me! He was just one of the best. I don’t want to believe it. I only met him once at a convention. There was a line of guys wanting to speak with him. How often do you see that?
You’re right Mr. Pohl, and I believe he and John Allen are having a whale of a time on the Happy Valley Line and they are operating on the best built Gorre & Dephetid Lines ever conceived!
Thank you, Andy, for everything . . .