Received the following via email.
It is with deep sadness that Carstens Publications relates the news that Jim Boyd has passed away. Jim started with Carstens Publications working on Flying Models and later Railroad Model Craftsman. Jim served as editor of Railfan & Railroad from the magazine's inception in 1974 until 1998, and continued as editor emeritus until his passing and author of the popular Camera Bag column until his passing. Jim grew up in Rockford, IL and worked for EMD in the 1960's. He's has written hundreds of articles and more than a dozen books on the subject of railroads.