Ronald J. Russell, 38, Of Bovina Center, New York has been a gas
engine buff for several years. Since he lost his sight ten years
ago, his collection has grown to more than a dozen, including an
Olds engine, circa 1895-1905 completely restored bv his own
hands.
Ron is employed by the Garden Way Manufacturing Company of Troy,
New York and when he comes home by bus on weekends or holidays, a
good deal of time is spent on his hobby.
His shop is a marvel of efficiency. Everything is well organized
and Ron can put his hand on any part or tool with an easy assurance
that could be the envy of those of us who don’t share his
handicap. With the help of some of his friends who assist in moving
and transporting the engines, he shows in local Gas-Ups during the
summer months.
In addition to his interest in gas engines, Mr. Russell also
maintains a collection of stamps, dog tread mills, cast iron stoves
and many antique kitchen implements.
He has been a subscriber to the Gas Engine Magazine for many
years and has an unbroken collection of issues. Ron’s mother,
Mrs. Ernest Russell, has been in the habit of reading articles to
him from current magazines as time permits. Last winter she learned
through the American Council of the Blind about a volunteer group
of readers in Buffalo, who could put books or magazines on cassette
tapes. The first two issues of this year’s Gas Engine Magazine
were duly taped and presented by Mrs. Russell to her son as a most
welcome birthday present.
Ronald Russel leads a full life. He has a variety of interests,
an inquiring mind and many friends. Perhaps there are other
handicapped Gas Engine enthusiasts or any one else for that matter
who would like to correspond. He would like to hear from you.
Ronald J. Russell with his 2 horsepower Domestic.
