Railfan and Railroad magazine is reporting that Jim Boyd has passed away. Jim started with Carstens Publications working on Flying Models and later Railroad Model Craftsman. Jim served as editor of Railfan & Railroad from the magazine’s inception in 1974 until 1998, and continued as Editor Emeritus and author of the popular Camera Bag column until his passing. We’ll pass along details as they become available.

As a side note, I was able to meet Jim at Rochelle, IL during the MILW 261 Grand Excursion a couple years ago. He was a great guy and an ordinary average railfan.  – Chris Dees