IN MEMORIAM. Trains (for subscribers only, sorry) reports the death of locomotive manufacturer executive and rail photographer Bruce R. Meyer.

Bruce R. Meyer, 70, a 40-year Electro-Motive Division employee who was a prolific black-and-white railroad photographer during the steam-to-diesel transition in the late 1950's and early 1960's, died of cancer at home on June 29.

Mr Meyer looked well enough at the March Meet, where I purchased these pictures. They exemplify his interests.

"I like dramatic detail shots," Meyer said in the Spring 2003 CLASSIC TRAINS "Great Photographers" series entry on him, written by John Gruber. Several years ago, Meyer donated his collection of EMD paint and lettering diagrams to the National Model Railroad Association because "I am a steam lover and not a diesel man." He proved that by trekking to China to see 2-10-2's as recently as 2001, following prior trips to not only China but Germany and Poland.

The Chinese QJ class 2-10-2 steamers have a lot of Soviet design features. The vestibule cab is close to that used on the Andreyev.


The wind break between the coal pile and the locomotive is as useful on Jingpeng Pass as it was in Siberia.

Meyer is survived by wife Bonnie, son Jeffery, and brother David.

Our condolences to the family.