Saying goodbye to the Atlas Forum...

[Warbonnet]

It was announced earlier this week that the long running Atlas train forums are to close on May 1st. It has been a great resource for myself as I got interested in yank stuff down through the years despite the amount of hot air that comes out of the place every once in a while and something I'll miss a lot when it's gone.

 

One particular tradition that'll I'll miss the the Sunday Photo Fun tread which was an institution in itself. Each week members would put up a photo of anything they wanted such as a model they were working on, or completed, or a picture or two from their layout.

 

The last thread in this tradition is well under way. Well worth a look for inspiration and ideas, even if you aren't into the yank stuff. Some amazing modelling to be seen from all over the world.

 

http://forum.atlasrr.com/

[BosKonay]

Very odd decision to close it - considering these days companies need to be more active online, social, etc.

[Warbonnet]

Yes very odd, mind you there were a lot of people causing bother on the forums in recent months (sound familiar?) so they probably got sick and tired babysitting it. I don't really mind once it's not a sign that they're on the way out of business all together, as they really make sweet stuff. I'm sure it isn't though!