Model Railroader reader Derrick traveled all the way from California to visit contributing editor Pelle Søeborg at his home in Denmark.
Model Railroader contributing editor Pelle Søeborg welcomes occasional visitors to his home in Denmark, and among the most memorable was Derrick of California.
Derrick is a Model Railroader subscriber. According to Derrick’s mother, he was assigned to read several novels as part of his school work, including one titled Dear Mr. Henshaw. In that book, a boy communicates with a favorite author via letters. As part of his assignment, Derrick selected his own favorite author, reviewed the author’s website, and designed a book jacket for the author’s works. Derrick also wrote to the author. That author was Pelle.
Derrick ultimately wanted to meet Pelle badly enough that Derrick’s parents took a vacation to Europe in July, and the two met at Pelle’s Denmark home.
Pelle noted that Derrick was among the first Model Railroader readers to get a peek at his new layout under construction.
Derrick, you have a very good family that thinks so much of you to take a vacation all the way across the big pond to visit your favorite author at his home. You will remember this for a long time. Maybe we'll see some of your work in the pages of Model Railroader in the future. Good Luck young man, the best to you.
Great story! I think the term "heart-warming" would be appropriate.
Very cool. I am envious.
Very cool!
This reminds me of the trip to California I made with my parents November 1969 when I was 15. I was fortunate to visit John Allen and tour the Gorre & Daphetid for two hours. John was a very gracious host. Mr. Soeborg is obviously cut from the same cloth as Mr. Allen. That's part of what makes the great ones so great!
A very lucky young man!
Holy Cow! An actual young person interested in Model Railroading. Glad to see it!
Did Pelle tear down his last layout? I though he had just built the last one.
A very nice story. Pelle is a favorite of mine also. Congrats Derrick!