Pershing Scott

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Pershing G. Scott, also known as "Scotty", began publication of the Live Steam Newsletter in Iowa in 1960. Scotty continued publication until ownership was transferred to William Fitt in 1966.

Scotty was also instrumental in the formation of the Iowa Model Steam Engineers.

Pershing was born on January 10, 1919, and died on June 12, 2002 at 83 years of age. He married Amber B. Scott August 30, 1941. Amber was born June 8, 1918 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and died January 17, 1985 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Joedy wrote:

I have all the Live Steam Newsletters published by Pershing G. Scott from 1960 to 1966.
  • Iowa Model Steam Engineers. Left to right are: M.L. Bogland, E.C. Elliott, Jim Ridenour, Les Glass, Lloyd Schuster, P. G. Scott. Locomotives are: Elliott's 0-4-0, Les Glass' B&A 4-6-6-T, P. G. Scott's 2-4-0 Petrola. From "The Miniature Locomotive", Sep-Oct 1953

    Iowa Model Steam Engineers. Left to right are: M.L. Bogland, E.C. Elliott, Jim Ridenour, Les Glass, Lloyd Schuster, P. G. Scott. Locomotives are: Elliott's 0-4-0, Les Glass' B&A 4-6-6-T, P. G. Scott's 2-4-0 Petrola. From "The Miniature Locomotive", Sep-Oct 1953

Amateur Radio

Pershing was also a licensed amateur radio operator, receiving the call sign KA0CKU in August 1994.

Bibliography

References

  • "Pershing G. 'Scotty' Scott: A Tribute", Mark Davis, Live Steam Magazine, November-December 2002
  • "Guest Editorial: My Memories of Pershing G. (Scotty) Scott", Ted Young, Live Steam Magazine, March-April 2003
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