Fred Gable was 95 years old at the time of his passing and a life-long resident of New Oxford. His passion for collecting railroad items spanned over 60 years. Fred was able to acquire a lease from the New Oxford Borough of a Western Maryland Train Station to start the New Oxford Train Museum. As the time went, Fred’s collection continued to grow as well as his passion for teaching those who showed interest. Fred was well known as a loving and kind railroad enthusiast who enjoyed sharing his passion with others.