Model Railway Post Office

01/07/2024

The "Sound of Freedom" rings out, but it's accompanied by a gut-wrenching truth that we can no longer ignore. The silence around child trafficking must be broken and we must take action to stop this heinous crime.

12/09/2021

My son, Michael, Ray’s stepson just got this tattoo to honor Ray. The train is an engine from Ray’s CM line. We will miss Ray forever❤️ Ray would be so proud of Michael , he just got promoted to Lieutenant.
Marie Threlfall

10/22/2019

07/28/2019

It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of Ray. The family is devastated. Ray loved his store and his wonderful customers. We thank you for your loyal support. MRPO is now closed.

Threlfall, Raymond Elliot, 72, of Warwick, New York, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2019 at Hackensack University Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born, in Paterson, New Jersey he was the son of the late Aaron and Louisa Threlfall. Ray was raised in Haledon, New Jersey and lived most of his life in West Milford, New Jersey. Ray was a passionate man and one of many talents. He served in the U.S. Air Force and belonged to the Haledon Emergency Ambulance Association, The West Milford First Aid Squad and the West Milford Fire Department Photo Unit. Ray was also an avid model railroader and worked tirelessly as the Owner and Operator of the Model Railroad Post Office and CM Shops in Hewitt, New Jersey until his well-deserved retirement in 2014. Ray had a kindness and love for his fellow human being that was unparalleled. We personally witnessed more acts of giving, kind words and thoughtful gestures from Ray towards his fellow man than we could ever possibly recount. He made everyone whose life he touched richer for having known him. He will be remembered as a trusted friend, confidante and extraordinary husband to his wife Marie Threlfall. He was a devoted father to Dennis Camporeale and his wife Joey of Darien, CT, Paul Camporeale of Aberdeen, NJ, and Michael Camporeale and his wife Bliss of West Milford, NJ. Ray was a fun-loving and doting grandfather to his cherished Nathan, Christopher, Carter, and Amanda. Ray is also survived by his brother in law William Urban and his wife Barbara of Clark, NJ, his niece, Theresa Urban of Springfield, NJ, as well as his cousins Gary Threlfall and his wife Mary Jane of Wayne, NJ, Sharon Curving of Wayne, NJ, James Pavone and his wife Marianne of Stillwater, NJ, Al Threlfall of Lodi, NJ, and his beloved dog, Katie. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his first wife, Theresa Ann, and his brother in law John Tronlone. A celebration of his life will be held at Richards Funeral Home, 1440 Union Valley Road, West Milford, NJ on Tuesday, July 2 from 2:00-4:00PM and 6:00-8:00PM. Funeral service on Wednesday, July 3 at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: West Milford First Aid Squad, West Milford, NJ. Please remember Ray by committing an unexpected, random act of kindness to someone who cannot repay you or by taking time to look for the details, which is where life is really found. For he would want us all to remember though life is short, it is up to us to make it sweet.

03/20/2013

Our hearts go out to Bob, who lost his wife Charlene on Monday, March 18. Charlene passed away peacefully at home. Bob and Charlene were married for 52 years. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.


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03/03/2013

MRPO CORK IS BACK IN STOCK! Still time to order Atlas RS-1'S and S-2'S (2 Susquehanna numbers available) Ray & Marie thank all MRPO customers for their support and well wishes.

02/11/2013

Ray is back at the helm ready to sell trains!!!!!!

02/11/2013

Ray is home from the hospital and expects to be at the store this Friday!

02/08/2013

Update on Ray: He is doing fantastic! Will be out of rehab much sooner than anticipated. Balance is the only issue and that is getting better everyday. He will then continue rehab as an outpatient. He looks great and feels great.

02/03/2013

Ray & the staff of MRPO wish to extend their condolences to our friend, D**k on the passing of his wife.

02/03/2013

Ray would like to thank everyone for their good wishes. He will probability spend 2-4 weeks in rehab before getting back to the store.

02/02/2013

Due to Ray being ill, the store will be closed on Sundays till further notice. The store will remain open on Fridays and Saturdays.