The original model railroad was designed and constructed by the late Cecil Vaughn of Akron, OH. Built in the basement of his home. Though all of the original equipment was sold off after his death, I was able to obtain one hopper car painted and lettered by Mr. Vaughn, and it still runs today on my HW&C RR. As one of the founding fathers of the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) Mr. Vaughn was instrumental in introducing this interesting hobby to me, a kid just 13 years old.