But I FINALLY got onto the Forum! Looks like I’m the first one back in. Has anyone else had problems? I was starting to wonder if the Forum had been cancelled forever as I had no issues with any other part of the website.
Anyway, I’m hoping whatever the problem was it’s been fixed.
I thought the light was off for good. Someone spill grits on the charger? We need Fifedog to check loose connections.
OK so it wasn’t just me. I’ve heard from Pennytrains she had problems as well.
I just got back in this morning. I don’t think these outages bode well for this site.
Northwoods Flyer
Greg
I hear you! The thing is IF they want to discontinue the various Forums as a business decision (they’re a courtesy, not a given after all) I could understand that. All I’d ask for is a little “heads-up” so we can make our goodbyes. [:'(]
I’ve never seen this site get this bad. Repeatedly getting 504 gateway time out messages. Having to refresh pages about 4 or 5 times to get them to load. Cleared my browsers. I work in IT and have done everything I can on my end. Getting really disappointing not to be able to get on here when I want.
Kevin
Let’s see if this time is the charm [;)]
Yay! [<:o)] but I’m still getting time out messages I have to reload [:(]
Well if an IT pro like yourself is having issues then you KNOW it’s not on your end!
The thing is while all the chaos was ongoing at this website I was having absolutely NO problems with any other 'site I visit so I knew bloody well it wasn’t me.
It’s been happening again to me for the last several days [:(]
So the planets alligned today. Nice to be here even if it may not be for long.
Northwoods Flyer
Greg
Yeah, I got on last night, came in through the back door so to speak, the “Trains” mag website.
I thought it was down for good until the new company did something.
I’m not so sure. Certainly the sale’s been made but changes in policy and operating procedures typically don’t happen overnight. I’m still in the “wait and see” mode and expecting announcements which I’m sure are coming.
The last time I company I retired from was purchased the word was “business as usual” until we were informed otherwise, which took several weeks.
I agree with Flintlock. The new management policies are probably some weeks away from full implementation. Somehow, I don’t think fixing the forum is on the top of the list of things to do.
Been several days since I was able to log on.
I believe the magazines have to be out of the Kalmbach building by the end of June (they are searching for new office space).
So that leaves American Snowmobiler and who else?
I think Snow Mo was sold to amother firm a few years ago. Discover is the last title and they expect it to be sold shortly. Kalmbach sold their building, so they have a deadline to exit as well.
Wow! This sounds like a Kalmbach “Going out of business!” sale in all but name!
But then, the same happened to Carstens Publications (Railfan & Railroad, Model Railroad Craftsmans, et al) several years back and those titles are stronger now than ever. Their purchase by White River put new life into them.
So what will be the future of Kalmbach? What is left that will continue in operation?