I guess those who have known and followed Frank over the years knew that
this was coming. I was privileged to photograph Franks layout several
years ago, not long after his feature in the Tracks Ahead television
series. Franks modeling was excellent sound work just like his kits.
This just brings up another reason for me to someday produce this
photographer's retrospect of some of these layouts that are now divided
up, sold off or put in a dumpster grave! Of course, the downside of all
this were the key layouts of the past that weren't properly recorded or
those even today captured without forethought beyond emailing. I would
have enjoyed traveling a couple of months per year doing exactly that,
but making a living has ways of canceling much of that effort.
I hope Frank will continue to have a comfortable life. I also hope that
the new owners of his items will appreciate just a little bit of history
that comes with them.
Bob Werre
PhotoTraxx
On 7/29/13 5:13 PM, Dave wrote:
As some of you may know, Frank Titman and his wife Laura have
relocated to a nursing home this year. Their children are selling the
house and need the layout removed. Frank's son Jeff has cataloged and
packed all the rolling stock and locomotives that remain. Bert Mahr
has been the liaison between Jeff and members of the LVSG who have
been helping. The actual dismantling of the layout began this weekend
but more work is required. Most of the structures where removable
either by themselves or with a section of scenery and are being set
aside or have already found new homes. Of course there was at least
one of everything in the Lehigh Valley Models catalog when Frank owned
the company.
If Jamie has a table available at the Scranton convention next week,
the rolling stock will be for sale at that time.
Dave Heine
Easton, PA
