Various social media sources confirm Ross died on July 19, 2025.

Wesley

He had just posted he was diagnosed with cancer on July 4. I guess the treatment he spoke of that would give him another 9-18 months didn't have time to work.
RIP Ross, be proud of what you accomplished.

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Very sad to read about Ross Rowland,, Ross accomplished a lot for love of Steam, he was on the board of directors at the old Steamtown,,
He managed to get NKP # 759, back in Steam,, and his work on the Freedom train,, putting that together..
I only met Ross once,, when he was doing the Erie Limited out of Hoboken, I was glad to shake his hand,, and thanked him for all he had done,, so we could enjoy our trip behind C&O # 614...
Ross will be missed,,Ross may you ride the external Steam in the sky,, and thank you for what you accomplished, to make us railfans, happy... may you rest in peace.. Pat.