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: It is my sad duty to announce the passing of my friend Thomas Glenn Rhodes this afternoon, the 14th of March 2026 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Tom was 77 years old. His address the past four years was at an assisted living home as he dealt with Parkinson’s related difficulties. | : It is my sad duty to announce the passing of my friend Thomas Glenn Rhodes this afternoon, the 14th of March 2026 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Tom was 77 years old. His address the past four years was at an assisted living home as he dealt with Parkinson’s related difficulties. | ||
: Tom is familiar to us old timers via the pages of Live Steam magazine during the 1970’s and ‘80’s as he chronicled the construction of his 29’ cabin steam boat TUSCARORA in a lengthy series of articles and again with his series on the building of his FITCHBURG NORTHERN #34. Design and construction of #34 started soon after Tom co-founded Adirondack Live Steamers in 1982 | : Tom is familiar to us old timers via the pages of [[Live Steam]] magazine during the 1970’s and ‘80’s as he chronicled the construction of his 29’ cabin steam boat TUSCARORA in a lengthy series of articles and again with his series on the building of his FITCHBURG NORTHERN #34. Design and construction of #34 started soon after Tom co-founded [[Adirondack Live Steamers]] in 1982. | ||
: And as if that wasn’t enough to keep Tom busy he also edited the ROLLER COASTER magazine for American Coaster Enthusiasts. Yes indeed, though Tom was reserved, cautious and possessed a quiet | : He also edited the magazine’s Steam Boat Wharf column for several years. | ||
: And as if that wasn’t enough to keep Tom busy he also edited the ROLLER COASTER magazine for American Coaster Enthusiasts. Yes indeed, though Tom was reserved, cautious and possessed a quiet demeanor he just loved waving his arms and screaming as the coasters plummeted down! | |||
: Besides all that, Tom was a steamship historian, a steamboat historian, a metal and screen print shop manager, an electronics designer, a dispatcher for the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, and held a Masters Degree in History from the State University of NY. | : Besides all that, Tom was a steamship historian, a steamboat historian, a metal and screen print shop manager, an electronics designer, a dispatcher for the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, and held a Masters Degree in History from the State University of NY. | ||
: I’m confident Tom’s legacy will continue as each and every present and future FN loco from Allen Models castings polishes the rails. This coming | : I’m confident Tom’s legacy will continue as each and every present and future FN loco from Allen Models castings polishes the rails. This coming June 11 thru 14, 2026 a celebration of Tom’s life will be held during the Adirondack Live Steamers spring meet. I’m hoping Bruce Mowbray will be in attendance as he’s the current owner of Tom’s original FN34. As a matter of fact wouldn’t it be fitting of several other FN creations are in attendance? | ||
:: Thanks Tom, it was fun, and gonna miss you! | :: Thanks Tom, it was fun, and gonna miss you! | ||
:: Don Buesing | :: Don Buesing | ||
Revision as of 09:32, 24 March 2026
Thomas Rhodes authored several articles in Live Steam Magazine, including the Fitchburg Northern No. 34.
Obituary
From Chaski.org:
- It is my sad duty to announce the passing of my friend Thomas Glenn Rhodes this afternoon, the 14th of March 2026 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Tom was 77 years old. His address the past four years was at an assisted living home as he dealt with Parkinson’s related difficulties.
- Tom is familiar to us old timers via the pages of Live Steam magazine during the 1970’s and ‘80’s as he chronicled the construction of his 29’ cabin steam boat TUSCARORA in a lengthy series of articles and again with his series on the building of his FITCHBURG NORTHERN #34. Design and construction of #34 started soon after Tom co-founded Adirondack Live Steamers in 1982.
- He also edited the magazine’s Steam Boat Wharf column for several years.
- And as if that wasn’t enough to keep Tom busy he also edited the ROLLER COASTER magazine for American Coaster Enthusiasts. Yes indeed, though Tom was reserved, cautious and possessed a quiet demeanor he just loved waving his arms and screaming as the coasters plummeted down!
- Besides all that, Tom was a steamship historian, a steamboat historian, a metal and screen print shop manager, an electronics designer, a dispatcher for the Delaware & Hudson Railroad, and held a Masters Degree in History from the State University of NY.
- I’m confident Tom’s legacy will continue as each and every present and future FN loco from Allen Models castings polishes the rails. This coming June 11 thru 14, 2026 a celebration of Tom’s life will be held during the Adirondack Live Steamers spring meet. I’m hoping Bruce Mowbray will be in attendance as he’s the current owner of Tom’s original FN34. As a matter of fact wouldn’t it be fitting of several other FN creations are in attendance?
- Thanks Tom, it was fun, and gonna miss you!
- Don Buesing