Paul Scoles’ Sn3 Pelican Bay & Navigation Co. was featured in Great Model Railroads 2010.
Well-known model railroader Paul Scoles, of Shoreline, Wash., died May 9 from cardiac arrest after surgery. He was 71.
Paul was a well-known Sn3 hobbyist who had written nearly 100 articles for various model railroad publications since the 1970s and was featured in DVDs explaining scenery construction and operation. Paul’s Pelican Bay & Navigation Co. layout was in Great Model Railroads 2010. He was a National Model Railroad Association Master Model Railroader, established and operated a recording studio, was a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran, and an avid baseball fan.
He is survived by his wife Cindy, one son Eric, and two grandchildren, Wyatt and Makenzie.
Paul Scoles was a pioneer in model railroad scenery. My condolences to the family. Once again model railroading has lost another GREAT model railroader.
Paul was a true artist as shown in his scenery DVDs. My condolences to his family. He will be missed by his extended model railroading family. The hobby has lost another great one.
Paul Scoles was a mentor to modelers like me – lots of plans, not much experience for a variety of reasons. Please pass along to his family our condolences in the knowledge that memories will help fill the void created by his death. RIP, Paul
The hobby will miss Paul and his fine modeling. My condolences to his family.
I'm extremely saddened by the sudden loss of Paul Scoles. I've enjoyed every Scoles article on model railroading that I've read. Besides other things, he was known for his scenery work and the articles he wrote about it. He'll be missed.