I sat down with Gil in spring of 2006 and captured
our discussion on video tape. I've edited this down to a few selections
and published them here for you to enjoy (videos are hosted at YouTube.)
The Elm Grove, WI depot was destroyed
by a spectacular train wreck mid-century. The print he's discussing
and a newspaper article reprint from that crash can be found
at the Elm Grove Depot
page
CannonBall: The Milwaukee Road "CannonBall" route and history is featured in
this video.(YouTube-open new page)
Amtrak Calendars: Gil discusses his experience producing the artwork for the
Amtrak calendars (Several of the calendars can be viewed here)(YouTube-open new page)
Fellow Artists: Gil honors two of his friends and fellow artists: Ted Rose and Howard Fogg.(YouTube-new page)
Career-Kalmbach: Gil discusses his career at Kalmbach
Publishing Company. Kalmbach is responsible for bringing
you Model Railroader, Trains, Classic Toy Trains and several
other hobbyist magazines.(You Tube - open new page)
Art Business: Gil discusses his experiences with being involved in the art
business. (YouTube-open new page)
Lionel Train: His father bought him his first Lionel train ... and the rest
is history.(YouTube - open new page)