Stevelewis Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Just passing on some infor just read on Bachmann.com website -'Ask the Bachmann' 0n30 section that seems to indicate that Carstens the publishers of 0n30 Annual ( and other publications is closing) It is the thread Interview with an editior Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ngtrains.com Posted August 24, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2014 They closed on Friday. They are seeking to sell the magazine titles No news yet on the 0n30 & H0n3 Annuals futures There was a full statement online it is with regret that Carstens Publicatons, Inc. will be closing permanently at close of business on Friday, August 22, 2014. Carstens Publications, Inc. has been a leading publisher of leading hobby magazines for over 50 years. Unfortunately the current economic climate has placed us in this position. Discussion is continuing with several parties who expressed desire to take on the continuance of the magazines. At this point there is still hope that all three titles will remain in existence. But I can offer no guarantees. We thank you for your patronage over the years, and wish you the best of luck in your endeavors.--Henry R. Carstens, PresidentCarstens Publications, Inc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ngtrains.com Posted August 24, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2014 There's more For those who haven't seen it, here's the "Official Unofficial Statement regarding the On30 Annual" as published by its editor, Chris Lane on several Yahoo forums. "My fellow On30 modelers, As many of you are aware, Carstens Publications closed its doors Friday @ 5PM est. The business climate was such that the long time publisher of Railroad Model Craftsman, Railfan & Railroad, Flying Models, The On30 Annual, HOn3 Annual and numerous hobby books could not continue. The Carstens family is engaged in active negotiations with several firms whose intent is to acquire select assets and fulfill the remaining subscriptions. So if you are a subscriber to any of those publications, and I know many of you are; you are not getting screwed. You will get what you paid for in time, and RMC, Railfan and likely Flying Models will continue in some form into the future. Which brings me to the On30 & HOn3 Annuals. While the details of how they move forward are dependent on which firm acquires the assets, I can assure you that both publications WILL continue. I started working on the On30 Annual in 2005 with the intent to grow, promote and serve the On30 community and I'm not done: Not by a long shot! I am grateful for the almost 8 years I spent at Carstens and all the friends I made while working with them. And while I appreciate all the Carstens did for the Annuals and for me personally, those with a sense of history know that this isn't the first horse to be shot out from under me. As any westerner will tell you, you grab your saddle and bedroll and jog over to a new horse, and that is what I am doing. Just as soon as I am saddled up and riding, I'll let everyone know! Thanks for all your support over the years and I look forward to serving you for many years to come. All the best, Chris Lane - Editor On30 Annual" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Yes I just got that from the Bachmann site, which is very good news! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lakeview770 Posted September 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2014 Looks like some good news here http://mrr.trains.com/news-reviews/new-products/2014/09/white-river-productions-purchases-railroad-model-craftsman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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