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Nancy J: Just read about you in tribune. I inherited vintage Mantua, bachmann, atlas & cox in original boxes, as well as numerous cars not boxed. Can you help me in obtaining value so I can sell them? Any help would be appreciated.
July 27, 2009 12:28PM

Jon Foust: Johnny made the two AFT showcase cars and the observation car for me. They are fantastic and are exact copies fo the originals. Thanks for the excellant crafts- menship. It doesn't get any better than this.
April 23, 2009 1:51PM

john finnin: Johnny. Once again. All I can say is, A W S O M E. Everything turned out great. John
March 28, 2009 4:55PM

John Finnin: Johnny. The diorama is coming along just fine. You should be in the custom layout business, your amazing. John
February 22, 2009 12:31PM

John Finnin: Johnny. These are words from someone who knows your work first hand. You do EXCELLENT work and I have the train to prove it. The detail in your work is one of a true professional. Thank You. John
February 4, 2009 10:25AM

Rick: Wow!- Best model I have ever seen of the American Freedom Train......Can't wait to see more circus models. Fantastic! Wanna sell 'em??-Rick
December 30, 2008 7:22AM

Dave Monson: Hi, Just wanted to say thanks for sharing. This is some nice work. DL Monson
December 28, 2008 3:38PM

Dan: Nice Job! I actually saw the freedom train when it came to Bradley Beach NJ in 1976. This is the first time I've ever seen anyone model it, and it looks great!
June 5, 2008 8:32PM

Mark: amazing! my 11yr old son and I are just starting, I hope to be able to do half as good a job as you. We will continue to watch you r progress. You are a great motivator! thank you!
November 14, 2007 8:41PM

enjineerbill: Wow! Someone is actually going to tackle the freedom train. Looks great so far! I can't wait to see more. Eric
December 10, 2006 12:37PM

Jeff Shaw: Great job! I love the bluffs and mountains. Will you share any of your methods? email me if you wouldn't mind. Thanks
November 6, 2006 10:11AM

Rich Otis: OK, now I have seen some of the best modelwork ever. Fan-Fricken-Tastic!!! Man, that's some good stuff!! Love the CNW power.
September 24, 2006 7:49PM

Frank Winters: All I can say is WOW. I heard you were looking for American Freedom Cars, I will contact you at your e-mail to give some info.-Frank
September 23, 2006 7:02AM

mike moore: Hey Bill; Great site,the layout is franfrickentastic,Its layouts like your that inspire me to keep going.Thanks so much for your comments on the rail forum,it is greatly appreciated. Mike
September 9, 2006 10:16AM

Joe Zeller: Beautiful layout, great pictures ! Just like being reduced to HO size and actually being there !
July 12, 2006 9:39AM

Hummerdaves: John Just amazing I'm awe struck at the '' Reality'' your pictures convey.
July 7, 2006 2:32PM

Steven Richards: Great photos, nice modeling.
July 3, 2006 2:49PM

James Sommers: That is some pretty fancy work you do, I would like to know more about RipTrak services. Do you build custom layouts?
June 23, 2006 4:34PM

Phillip Smith: Like your modeling. Realistic looking.
June 22, 2006 6:26PM

Kelly McKay: The pictures are great and the modeling is wonderful. Glad to hear you're still railroading John! Email me sometime so we can catch up. Can't beat those WSOR days can ya?!!!
June 18, 2006 10:30AM

Michael Landford: Incredible. I have seen a lot of fine looking models but this has got to be some of the finest among them.
June 15, 2006 5:31PM

Mike Austad: Very nice work. The detail is great. I like the feel of the mid-west area.
June 8, 2006 5:09AM

Randy Miller: Hey Man, those shots are friggin' awesome!!!! Hard to tell from the real thing! Cool!!
June 3, 2006 5:17PM

Ken Blanchard: Wow!! I love your work. I, as well, have to look closely to see if it's the "real" thing!! Please share more. Ken
May 10, 2006 6:07AM

Rex Heacock: Looking real good Johnny. I had to look twice to see if they were proto pixs or of modeled scenes. Keep up the excellent work, my friend.
May 8, 2006 8:47AM

Kyle Martin: Beautiful Shots. My faves are the latest updates. Looks real!!
April 20, 2006 12:04PM

Rich Gannon: Hey Man, Cool looking shots. Are you going to be set up in Sacramento again this year? I hope to see you there. How is the quarry thing coming? Later! Richard
March 18, 2006 12:18PM

BW Younger: Mr. John, Thank you for sharing your model work with picturetrail. I find it easy to get 'lost' in the photos. Very fun to search the detail. Bill
March 17, 2006 4:28PM

Andrew Matuska/Jim Matuska: Like always Mr. Ripp, GREAT Photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 17, 2006 1:12PM

Nick Geeslen: Hello, I find the little stories about your pictures to be helpful in relating to what I am looking at. Makes me feel like I am really there.
February 11, 2006 3:25PM

T. Wier: Nice. I grew up in Madison. Your work brings back good memories. T.
January 23, 2006 2:33PM

Lee Bravermann: Your work is inspiring. I have to look twice at most shots to be sure they are really models.
January 19, 2006 5:45PM

R. Knutdson: Very believable scenes. My favorite is the tall bridge. Our son who is 4 likes your choo-choo as well. Thank You. RK
January 12, 2006 6:37AM

Hank Charles: Got your engines in the mail today. They are fantastic. I wish you could have photographed them on you high bridge for me lol. Thank You
January 8, 2006 7:10AM

Jack Cook: Right on Man, this is some cool stuff!!
January 7, 2006 3:47PM

Bob Taylor: Beautiful work. Do your services include mechanical/electrical work? I will try to contact you on your website. Thank you. Bob
January 4, 2006 10:08AM

Dave McKevily: Nice work. Detail is outstanding. Thanks for sharing.
January 3, 2006 11:19AM

William Christopher: Johnny I have long followed your work. It is amazing how well RipTrak is doing. The equipment you have done for me is incredible. It is always the focal point during operating sessions. Keep up the great work. Bill
January 2, 2006 5:44AM

J.W.L.: Wow. Some very nice work. I see that one of your 'shots' made it on a U.S. postal stamp! Congrats!! Will contact you for permission to reproduce some of your photos.
December 29, 2005 3:10PM

Margaret Allen: Hello Johnny, I just received the engines you painted for my husband. I couldn't believe how good they look. Now I can't wait for him to open them on Christmas. I'm sure He'll want you to do more. Thank you for the excellent service!!
December 23, 2005 3:38PM

Brian Jerome: Finally found your pages Johnny, Man It's looking good. I'll be ordering from you shortly. Brian Jerome
December 23, 2005 4:29AM

John Gallegar: The diorama arrived safely today and it has been the talk of the block. I can't believe the detail that you put in these things, WOW! Thanks again Johnny!
December 20, 2005 6:10PM

G.K.Wilson: Johnny, just got the 3 locomotives you did for me. Pictures do NOT do your work justice. Well worth the money to have it done right. I'll be using your services again.
December 20, 2005 6:07PM

enjineerbill: Hi Everyone, Glad you made it through the photos. Updates will be frequent as work pushes on. Will also be showing Rip-Trak modeling projects, and such as well. thanks for the comments and have a great day. Johnny
November 16, 2005 3:19AM