Sadly, Sandy Campbell at ACS Engineering has decided to close down his steam engine manufacturing business - A decision which I know he didn't really want to take, but circumstances over which he had no control, have forced the issue.

His products were always of the highest quality, and he will be missed by steam engine enthusiasts everywhere!

Sandy has always been a great source of information on Paddleducks, and I hope in time he will come back with his lighthearted cheery banter, but for now as i'm sure everyone can appreciate, he isn't exactly on top of the world.

Best wishes for the future Sandy....

Eddy

The same comes from here.

The most forthcoming person on the technical side I have ever known.

Forget the business side, it was just another stage in your life, and a lot of people have been thru it, myself included.

You are still the same jovial person we all know you to be, maybe a bit wiser and downhearted. So take your time, solve your problems, and join us duckies again when you are ready.

Best of luck

John

Sorry to hear about the business Sandy.  All the best for the future.

Its sad when someone who has poured his heart and talent into something has to decide that its a no go. Hopfully now that portion is over the rest of his business will continue even stronger. All the best Sandy.
Regards,
Gerald

Hi PD's....here is a note I posted to Sandy....not sure if he is readings PD's...my humble comments follow...but if I get a response.....be sure I will post it here.......................Derek
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----- Original Message -----
From: Derek L Warner Pty Ltd
To: ACS Engineering
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 5:03 PM
Subject: ACS Engineering - Revised Production


Dear Sandy & Kate..........Sandy....Eddy posted on PD's today ........with the news that ACS were ceasing model steam production...and "best wishes for the future"......


Our bogstandard followed on as below....

"The same comes from here.

The most forthcoming person on the technical side I have ever known.

Forget the business side, it was just another stage in your life, and a lot of people have been thru it, myself included.

You are still the same jovial person we all know you to be, maybe a bit wiser and downhearted. So take your time, solve your problems, and join us duckies again when you are ready.

Best of luck

John"
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I know if I ever have an infathomable model steam question that no other PD can answer.......I will not hesitate to ask....your banter & sparing partner from OZ....regards Derek & Karina

Hi PD's.......& some news as Sandy says

'Gud Day Derek & Karina..................Ok Friends..... I will remain around and get back to posting my usual rubbish on PD's soon.....   Keep Smiling.....Sandy'

Well this in itself is  ....Derek