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Title: Four Wheel Logging Caboose and Water Car in 1:16 scale.
Post by: Scratchman on July 18, 2022, 04:04:22 PM

The article is in the 2008 Logging, Mining and Industrial Annual.

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Gordon Birrell

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Title: Re: Four Wheel Logging Caboose and Water Car in 1:16 scale.
Post by: Ray Dunakin on July 18, 2022, 11:04:03 PM
They are both great but I especially like that little caboose. So much character!
Title: Re: Four Wheel Logging Caboose and Water Car in 1:16 scale.
Post by: finescalerr on July 19, 2022, 12:06:10 AM
Those photos look familiar. Too bad all couldn't have been as big as they are here. The models really are superb. -- Russ
Title: Re: Four Wheel Logging Caboose and Water Car in 1:16 scale.
Post by: Bernhard on July 19, 2022, 01:11:47 AM
Two beautiful models. I especially like all the little details in the caboose.

Bernhard
Title: Re: Four Wheel Logging Caboose and Water Car in 1:16 scale.
Post by: Stuart on July 19, 2022, 12:22:25 PM
Got to see these little beauties first hand today plus a plethora of Gordon's other modeling gems.  This guy is amazing with both the quality and quantity of his workmanship.  I am fortunate to live only 20 minutes from his home in Utah.  It was great meeting with you today Gordon.  And keep up the good, or rather, excellent work.

Stuart
Title: Re: Four Wheel Logging Caboose and Water Car in 1:16 scale.
Post by: finescalerr on July 19, 2022, 12:26:42 PM
I was hoping you could visit Gordon. He is a rare talent, isn't he? -- Russ
Title: Re: Four Wheel Logging Caboose and Water Car in 1:16 scale.
Post by: Stuart on July 19, 2022, 12:44:06 PM
Absolutely!  One would probably never suspect he spent his career as a brick mason.

Stuart
Title: Re: Four Wheel Logging Caboose and Water Car in 1:16 scale.
Post by: finescalerr on July 19, 2022, 08:18:17 PM
You would if you knew the superiority of his brickwork. Even people from other states would request him for special projects. Gordon was no ordinary brick mason. -- Russ
Title: Re: Four Wheel Logging Caboose and Water Car in 1:16 scale.
Post by: TRAINS1941 on July 23, 2022, 05:52:10 AM
Wow!  Gordon they are just beautiful.  That caboose is exceptional.

Jerry
Title: Re: Four Wheel Logging Caboose and Water Car in 1:16 scale.
Post by: Bill Gill on July 24, 2022, 04:22:23 AM
I remember that caboose. Excellent! Thanks for reminding us.