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| Author: | Alan Maples [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Edward A. Lewis 1942 - 2015 |
Ed Lewis, a veteran of the short line railroad industry and a well known author and photographer, has died. His railroad career spanned 45 years and included terms at Long Island RR, Arcade & Attica RR, Providence & Worcester RR, Strasburg RR and Lamoille Valley RR. He served as president of the Aberdeen & Rockfish RR from 1987 until his retirement in 2007. Ed was a well-respected leader in the short line railroad industry and authored several publications including “The American Shortline Railway Guide”, “The Road of Personal Service – A Centennial History” (co-authored with Jim Wrinn) and “Wellsville, Addison & Galeton Railroad – The Sole Leather Line”. His photos of short lines have appeared in many publications. When I joined the railroad industry over thirty years ago Ed was "Mr. Short Line" and was one of the first to reach out and make me feel welcome. I felt honored to count him as a friend. He will be missed. - Alan Maples |
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| Author: | R.L.Kennedy [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 4:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Edward A. Lewis 1942 - 2015 |
I knew Ed when he was General Manager of the A&A during the early years of their steam operation when I had my PRR 4666 doodlebug there. A quiet easy going man whom I respected. Lost contact for decades but thought of him from time to time. Never forgot him R.I.P. Raymond Kennedy |
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| Author: | Dave Crosby [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 7:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Edward A. Lewis 1942 - 2015 |
That is sad to hear. I only met him once, a real gentleman. Ironically I just picked up a copy of his book, "The Do Lines" at an antique store and hoped I'd have the chance to ask him to sign it someday. Dave |
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| Author: | G. W. Laepple [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Edward A. Lewis 1942 - 2015 |
Ed was a real prince. He was always ready to offer encouragement, opinion and advice when I was in the short line railroad business. I'll miss him. |
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| Author: | thebigham [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Edward A. Lewis 1942 - 2015 |
Awful news. Ed wrote books on some of my favorite railroads: A&A, StJ&LC and WAG. Mr. Lewis' WAG book is available here in a pdf. file: http://www.alleganyhistory.org/culture/ ... rd-a-lewis |
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| Author: | 1702 [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 9:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Edward A. Lewis 1942 - 2015 |
Ed's obit here http://tinyurl.com/nzzrvr9 Jim Tatum |
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| Author: | Bartman-TN [ Fri Nov 13, 2015 11:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Edward A. Lewis 1942 - 2015 |
Sad news...I hadn't seen or talked to Ed in a year or so. He and his stories will be missed. |
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| Author: | tom moungovan [ Sat Nov 14, 2015 2:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Edward A. Lewis 1942 - 2015 |
While we never met face to face, we both happened to bid on the same pass on eBay. Turned out that I was high bidder and he later contacted me and asked if I'd consider parting with it as it was one that he did not have. I figured it meant more to him than I, so I accepted his offer of a trade. In the package that he sent, he was kind enough to include a 2nd pass, that one was of another welcome short line and made out to me. A most thoughtful gesture. |
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