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Post by Donnell Wells on Apr 30, 2012 17:53:11 GMT -8
I know many of you were taken by surprise at Atlas' decision to close their forums. Well, hopefully this forum can become a place that you all can call home as you once did the original Atlas Forum. I know it's different forum software, but I have tried to keep the format as true to its original form as possible. I may, at some point, add additional boards to fill specific needs, however, that junction is still far down the line.
Any forum is only as good or bad as it's members make it, so hopefully this one will retain, or gain a reputation similar to that of its former incarnation.
Thanks again for joining, and welcome!
Sincerely,
Donnell Wells
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Post by rhpd42002 on Apr 30, 2012 18:19:59 GMT -8
Hello Donnell Saw your post over on the soon to be defunct Atlas forum and decided to give the place a look see.  I agree about adding a crew lounge or something similar, Looking forward to see how it goes. Mike O. |
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Post by espeenut on Apr 30, 2012 18:20:47 GMT -8
...now we just need some others to come on over and get this thing moving...
cheers,
Lorne Miller
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Post by rhpd42002 on Apr 30, 2012 18:26:24 GMT -8
As an aside, is there any way to have my name... Mike O. ... automatically added to my post when I reply, to keep from having to type it at the end of each post? I don't see a place in the profile section to add it.
Thanks,
Mike O.
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Post by mlehman on Apr 30, 2012 18:57:20 GMT -8
Mike checking in. Great idea, we'll try to make a go of it.
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Post by 7nqb00 on Apr 30, 2012 19:02:15 GMT -8
Thanks, Good luck!
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Post by Hergy on Apr 30, 2012 19:14:46 GMT -8
Glad to see somebody try to keep the forum alive. I was a long time lurker and finally registered just a short time back. I don't post a lot as I kind of go in spurts on the computer. Been modeling U.P. for 55 years, mostly brass, but the new plastic stuff is sweet. Thank you Athearn, Atlas, IM, et al. Hope the new forum succeeds.
Dick
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Post by Donnell Wells on Apr 30, 2012 19:18:20 GMT -8
As an aside, is there any way to have my name... Mike O. ... automatically added to my post when I reply, to keep from having to type it at the end of each post? I don't see a place in the profile section to add it. Thanks, Mike O. Hi Mike, I'll see what I can find out. You may be able to put your name in a signature box. I'll see... |
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Post by Donnell Wells on Apr 30, 2012 19:41:27 GMT -8
@ Mike O.:
I placed "Mike O." in your signature.
Donnell
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Post by KIM on Apr 30, 2012 22:09:19 GMT -8
The question was asked on the old forum as to who would be the last to post. I'm showing Waldo on the O scale forum at 10:45:15, Ray Shofield on the HO forum at 11:18:25, and K2RRer on the N forum at 11:19:01.
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Post by conley4760 on May 1, 2012 5:01:33 GMT -8
Thanks for starting another forum. I tried joining the group formerly known as Atlas Forums, but never approved. I like all the knowledge/grumbles : ) people share. I will post as much as 2 kids and a wife will allow!
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Post by oldjohn on May 1, 2012 5:29:06 GMT -8
Thank You!
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Post by rhpd42002 on May 1, 2012 6:19:50 GMT -8
Thanks, Donnell!
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Post by Donnell Wells on May 1, 2012 6:29:07 GMT -8
No problem Mike.  |
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Post by Donnell Wells on May 1, 2012 6:32:10 GMT -8
Hello Shawn and oldjohn. Nice of you to join in!
@shawn: Two extra points for mentioning BN and CB&Q in your signature! Reminds me of home...
Donnell
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Post by riogrande on May 1, 2012 7:24:11 GMT -8
Checking in after 18 years at Atlas!
Thanks for putting his up to reconnect and talk trains.
Jim Fitch
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Post by Donnell Wells on May 1, 2012 7:33:53 GMT -8
Hello Jim,
Wow! 18 years! It's kind of surreal that that forum has been around that long!
Donnell
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Post by KIM on May 1, 2012 9:09:35 GMT -8
It's good to see so many people coming here. I have some high hopes for this forum. Donnell, we have lift off.
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Post by bncr78 on May 1, 2012 10:09:04 GMT -8
Another Atlas refugee checking in. Looking forward to participating. Thanks for setting up this forum.
Jim
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Southern Pacific Railroad
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Post by soupac on May 1, 2012 11:07:15 GMT -8
1 issue right away. The “button” text being white while residing on a light blue background (window bar?) and at such a small font size makes them almost unreadable. Hopefully this can be addressed.
With the disclaimers etc., does this mean all the Atlas forum archives are lost?
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Post by Donnell Wells on May 1, 2012 11:31:03 GMT -8
The white font has been changed to black. Also any of the colors can be changed to fit the needs of the group. Personally, I'm a simple guy. So the background color and graphics, though they look cool, and can be refreshing aren't that much of an issue to me. HOWEVER, if the concensous ever decides it would like to modify the forum colors, I say go for it! It's our forum!
Re: The Atlas Forum
I'm not sure about the Atlas archives. As of today, you can still access the entire forum, just no posting obviously. You can always transplant topics from there to here. It may be a little work, but if it results in active discussion, I'd say the effort is warranted.
Donnell
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Post by snootie3257 on May 1, 2012 11:39:59 GMT -8
And yet another Atlas refugee checking in. I was a lurker on the Atlas forum but was a member for many years.Hope this goes better than expected!
Steve Draper
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Post by soupac on May 1, 2012 12:37:10 GMT -8
Well, the change to black is certainly appreciated, but perhaps I should have been more focused in that I meant to stipulate the BUTTONS and accompanying text used. Example would be right below “the Atlas Rescue Forum” <post message> but pretty much ALL buttons.
The white font has been changed to black. Also any of the colors can be changed to fit the needs of the group. Personally, I'm a simple guy. So the background color and graphics, though they look cool, and can be refreshing aren't that much of an issue to me. HOWEVER, if the concensous ever decides it would like to modify the forum colors, I say go for it! It's our forum!
Re: The Atlas Forum
I'm not sure about the Atlas archives. As of today, you can still access the entire forum, just no posting obviously. You can always transplant topics from there to here. It may be a little work, but if it results in active discussion, I'd say the effort is warranted.
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Post by calzephyr on May 1, 2012 14:01:25 GMT -8
Thanks to you, we can all share Model Railroading at its best!
Thanks again
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Post by Donnell Wells on May 1, 2012 14:10:34 GMT -8
@ soupac:
I got it, and I'm on it! Thanks for the clarification.
Donnell
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Post by wayray on May 1, 2012 14:25:54 GMT -8
Me and my HH660 pulling into the train station! Another refugee from the Atlas Forum!  Atlas is still the BEST! Wayray |
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Post by cprsunburysub on May 1, 2012 15:10:51 GMT -8
Yet another refugee from the Atlas Forum checking in! I was going to post a suggestion that somebody start a new Atlas Forum over on the Atlas Forum itself, but didn't find the time to do so!
I'm very glad somebody took the initiative and did what was much needed! I already see a number of familiar names in the members list! Lets keep it going!
Jim Cerulli
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Post by KIM on May 1, 2012 15:20:58 GMT -8
Jim, I'd given thought to starting a forum that looks much like this one, but I didn't have a following, and felt that it would fall flat. Donnell proved me wrong, and I'm glad he did. I really appreciate your courage Donnell.
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Post by powersteamguy1790 on May 1, 2012 16:52:41 GMT -8
I'm happy to give this forum a try. I've been a member of the Atlas Forum for over 13 years. Stay cool and run steam....  |
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Post by espeelark on May 1, 2012 16:58:11 GMT -8
A sometime-contributor from the Atlas Forum. Will be checking in here from time-to-time.
Thanks for setting this up!
Paul Mac
Modeling the SP in Ohio
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