Even *before* he created his latest MOC, the Pacific 4-6-2,
(http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=7051), Ross was
interviewed by Engineer Max from the LEGO.com/trains web site, and they have
just uploaded it.
(...) Excerpted for review purposes without permission: Max: Anything you'd really like to build one of these days, or a train part that you'd like to see from LEGO? Ross: Some day I would like to build a super-detailed, working UP 4-8-8-2 (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
(...) Congrats to Ross and his deservedly proud father! The standing joke in the GMLTC is "where did Ross get his building ability?" <grin> JohnG, GMLTC (23 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
Most excellent! I bet there are a lot of 12 year olds out there going, "dang I wish I could build that well"...heck I'm sure there are a lot of adults saying the same thing...including me :) Great job indeed. jt James J. Trobaugh North Georgia LEGO (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
(...) Way to go, Ross, champion of steam! Very nice to read your excellent comments to Max's questions. later, James Mathis (23 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)
Cool models Ross! Great to see younger builder getting props! I knew your were a great builder when you and your father stop in on a Florida train show! I am proud to say I have seen his work up close and hope the see it again soon? Build on... (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.trains)