To Lance and Alan

[whecsailor]

Thank you for so many years of your efforts, help and TRAINZ,

I hope you will still be around the community, though never we met, I call you friends. My prayers are for you these days to find a better Job and a bright future wherever life guides you.

Thank you again and God speed

Mike Davis

aka whecsailor

[Lo_Poly]

I will miss them as well. Lance and Alan have both have been very kind and helpful to the community, even willing to help me through some rough times. :) I really hope this will not permanently deter them from the forums.

Also, I still have hopes that Rob will be able to get back on board the Auran Lifeboat and help build a new sailboat.

:'(

[Shortline2]

Hi,

I also would like to send my thanks to both Lance and Alan for all the effort and work put into Trainz and the people around Trainz.
Been having the pleasure of meeting them both through email, but not in person - but they both helped make me feel welcome and important.
Like all I have been in touch with through Trainz - both Auran side and the community, thank you all!

It's been sad days reading up on what have happen, and when you feel you know some of the people caught up in this events it makes it a little bit extra emotionally.
Been hard to find good words to use, and to express the feel of wanting to send out the best of feels and if I could help to get back on track so to speak.
Hence, I've been sending thoughts only - till I saw this thread and figured it was a good opportunity to send my biggest thanks to all at Auran that made me aware of this nice people thanks to the Trainz program they provided many years ago.
Thank You All, and the very best for the future from me up here in Norway!!

Linda

[WileeCoyote]

I hope you guys find jobs soon, I can't imagine what it must be like to get fired a few days before Christmas. All the best to you and you will be in my prayers. Godspeed.

WileeCoyote:'(

If anything, just keep Trainzing!

[FootplatePhil]

I would also like to add my best wishes for the future of Lance and Alan. They made an invaluable contribution to the Trainz community, and I now fear for its future.

Phil

[Lacker]

Thank you for so many years of your efforts, help and TRAINZ,

I hope you will still be around the community, though never we met, I call you friends. My prayers are for you these days to find a better Job and a bright future wherever life guides you.

Thank you again and God speed

Mike Davis

aka whecsailor

Couldn't have put it better myself Mike. Like you,I never had the privilege of meeting either of them.I have never spoken to them,or even had direct contact of any sort. I did however think of them as friends,guides and mentors,in my 'Trainzy' world.I will miss their input,and wish them every success for the future.
To them,and the rest of the community:- Have a very good Christmas,and a prosperous New Year.

Regards Bruce

[HawkeyeFultz]

I agree with that one. Thank you for your years working on Trainz. God bless, and Merry Christmas.

Tim

[misterchugg]

same from me
thanks for all the help

ron

[Tokkyu40]

Lance has always been an important part of my Trainz experience, and Alan was a big help around the forums. I hope to meet both of them again on these forums.
Thanks for everything.

:cool: Claude

[Prowler901]

Yes, yes. Best wishes to Lance and Alan and other members of the team. It is dis-heartening to see what has happened. :( Best of luck in recovering from this.

Regards,
Todd

[Corporal_Major]

Thank you for so many years of your efforts, help and TRAINZ,

I hope you will still be around the community, though never we met, I call you friends. My prayers are for you these days to find a better Job and a bright future wherever life guides you.

Thank you again and God speed

Mike Davis

aka whecsailor

I couldn't have put it into words any better.

Good luck and best wishes.

Ron (corporal_major)

[Prince_Squid]

Lance & Alan,

I hope the new year finds you in a better position than the year before, it has to be tough to find yourself in such a bind a week before the holidays.

It will not be the same without the two of you :(

[angelah]

Lance & Alan,

I hope the new year finds you in a better position than the year before, it has to be tough to find yourself in such a bind a week before the holidays.

It will not be the same without the two of you :(

Yes, absolutely, I second that.
Good luck for the future and I hope you can get through this time of the year with reasonable fortitude and happiness.

Personally I am not having a Christmas, I just do not feel able to after recent events here, but with a family as many people have that is a different matter so I do very much hope that you and your family can find some comfort.

Sincerely and best wishes,

Angela

[Trypist]

I very much support all that has been said on behalf of Lance and Alan. Whenever I have had trouble I have written to Lance, particularly, and he immediately put it right. Large organisations become stultified with age and simply cannot operate with the same efficiency as smaller places. This service was very good even for the smaller type of organisation and I was very grateful for it. And this from a person who occasionally used the forum and occasionally needed help.
You are welcome to use my name as a referee if you want one for a new job. I do sincerely hope that you get one in the very near future. Preferably one you can enjoy.
Philip Tarbuck

[JCitron]

My best of luck to both of you. Like Mr. Tarbuck, should you need a reference, gladly put me down. Lance email me if you need my telephone and mailing address. You can pass this on to Alan if he wants it.

Good luck and I'm sure we will cross paths in the future.

John

[Stagefright]

Thanks for all your hard work & being part of this community. May God bless you and your families during this difficult time. My family wish you and yours a blessed Christmas and safe & prosperous New Year.

Darrel & Linda Stage

[philskene]

I'd also like to add my appreciation for the work, effort and, particularly, the maturity displayed by Lance and Alan.

My best wishes are with you both.

Phil

[Apogee10]

I have been a Trainzer since 2002 and have had many hours of enjoyment thanks to the efforts of both Lance and Alan. I wish the very best future for the both of you.

Earl

[Euphod]

I would be remiss not to wish both Lance and Alan, and Rob well in this difficult time. I have a spare bedroom and food in the pantry if any of them would like to interview for work in Chicago.
Ed

[Ackazacka]

Hi Lance, Alan & Rob
Good luck finding a new job you three
Will see you in the new year:wave:
Merry Christmas and happy new year.
I wish your families good luck in this difficult time
Good luck

Ackazacka

[seeseeme]

To Alan and Lance, many thanks for all your help over the past years. You have helped so many members both old and new on the forums through some difficult "Trainz" times and now you are in need of help and support.

From all the threads on the forum of the current problems with Auran I think you have both been offered every bit of support from around the world that our Trainz Community can provide.

You both deserve ALL that support as a mark of respect to your dedication of your years of work both as employees and previous Trainz "Gamers" (if that is the correct word).

Your help, support and dedication has been most appreciated.

Craig
:'( :'( :'(

[zatovisualworks]

;) Lance is on-line and reading right now.

My best wishes to you and family, my friend. I've sent you a personal e-mail.

Take care,

Alberte :adios:

[dietrichj]

Good luck guys, I wish you the best of luck!
Merry Christmas!

[shamrock2002]

Have been reading a number of threads regarding the events of the past week and I too would like to wish Lance, Alan and the remainder of the Trainz team all the best.

I have known Lance personally for a number of years, having met him through monthly Trainz get-togethers right here in Brisbane. To me, Lance has always been the face behind Auran and I have always found him to be an approachable, friendly, helpful and "nothing's too much trouble" kind of guy. I feel that through Auran's actions they have lost an extremely valuable member of their team, as he was always willing to promote their product both here and abroad, and to help people out wherever he could. I know this will be a difficult time for him and his family, especially so close to Christmas, and do sincerely want to wish him and everyone else involved with this sad turn of events all the best for the future.

While I can't condone what Auran have done, I am hopeful that Trainz will continue, that the community spirit surrounding it won't die and we'll continue to see Lance's smiling face at our monthly catch-up's too.

All the best.


Cheers - Brian

[Mr.Den]

Lance, Alan,

If you get tired of hanging with Ed in Chicago, don't forget your pals at the Den household in Cleveland Ohio.

Plenty of pizza, beer, and lampshades for all who stop by ;)

Lance, I will miss seeing you at the NMRA shows, it was always a good time during and after the shows, having the group meet for a bit of food, spirits, and just enjoying the moment.

Alan, regretfully I never got to meet you in person, but I will miss your presence in the chat room, you were always there if I had a question or needed someone to laugh at my stupid jokes :)

[aardvark1]

Guess I can only say to Lance, Alan and Rob is....Thank you for all that you have done for the Trainz Community.

Wishing you all the best during these difficult times.

Good luck and God speed.

Regards,
Ron

[Sourdough]

It certainly will be different not having Lance and Alan as part of Trainz :(....the best to both..:cool:

[zatovisualworks]

Alan is on-line and reading. Hi, Alan, my best wishes. :wave:

[Alan_Yeomans]

Hey Everyone,

'UTC' was the first copy of TRS that I bought, many moons ago in my local games store. As much as I enjoyed 'driver', 'Surveyor' was my addiction.:D To be a big TRS fan and then get the opportunity to work at Auran with the Trainz team has been a tremendously enjoyable opportunity. I have seen the inner workings of my favourite toy and learnt many of its secrets and strengths. Working and helping the community has been a privilege.

Personally, I am taking this opportunity to go back to Sydney and pursue other Goals in life all the richer for having worked in Brisbane. I wish the current Trainz Team the best of success with the future of Trainz.

I wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season.:)

Alan Yeomans


Edit: Hi Zato, :)
2nd Edit: anyone know the weather in Chicago atm? :)

[lornyk5]

Good luck to you Alan, do drop in and say hi!:wave:

Lorin

[Wol_HH]

Hi Alan,

best wishes, or better:

Merry Christmas and a new 2008 for you and your family (if exists).
I hope, we can read you sometimes.

Best regards from cold (-2°Celsius) Hamburg, Germany:

Wol_HH

[Lo_Poly]

anyone know the weather in Chicago atm? :)
Temperature: -1.8 °C
Condition: Haze
Humidity: 78%
Dew Point: -5 °C
Wind: Calm
Wind Gust: 1.6 km/h
Pressure: 30.16 in / 1021.2 hPa (Steady)
Visibility: 6.4 kilometers
UV: 0 out of 16
Clouds: Mostly Cloudy 6096 m
:)

And welcome back Alan! :wave::wave:

[steamrodder]

Thank you for everything that you fellas did to make Trainz what it is today, and to Alan for getting my order problem solved. My prayers are with you guys. Bless you and Godspeed in getting work.


Sincerely, Robert Ness a.k.a. steamrodder

[ish6]

Hey Everyone,

'UTC' was the first copy of TRS that I bought, many moons ago in my local games store. As much as I enjoyed 'driver', 'Surveyor' was my addiction.:D To be a big TRS fan and then get the opportunity to work at Auran with the Trainz team has been a tremendously enjoyable opportunity. I have seen the inner workings of my favourite toy and learnt many of its secrets and strengths. Working and helping the community has been a privilege.

Personally, I am taking this opportunity to go back to Sydney and pursue other Goals in life all the richer for having worked in Brisbane. I wish the current Trainz Team the best of success with the future of Trainz.

I wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season.:)

Alan Yeomans


Edit: Hi Zato, :)
2nd Edit: anyone know the weather in Chicago atm? :)

All the best and good luck your endeavors Alan!!

Happy Holidays to you and your family!!!

Ishie:wave:

[sterrett]

All the Best, Lance and Alan - indeed to all the displaced workers from Auran! Let's hope your setback is very temporary!

[Dinorius_Redundicus]

Ditto to all of the above posts, except I won't wish you blessings or God's Speed (whatever that is) etc because I'm not religious. However, you get the idea. Alan and Lance were the human face of Auran as far as I was concerned.

- Dean

[Temprasphere]

So long, fare well, may the force be with you.

You will all land on your feet.

Good luck!

[llebrez]

Has been said above... If any of you need any references from any of us, just ask. We hope to know how you do in the future. Do not disconnect...

[Driver_Col]

Dear Lance and Alan,

You have my eternal gratitude for helping me setup TRS2004 to a functional state, and for the ongoing support thereafter. With this software I have spent innumerable hours simply playing trains and reliving my childhood, and also creating my own layouts (Valleyfields on DLS).

My background in "playing" was with OO/HO models but, as my sight has deteriorated, modelling has become a very arduos and frustrating task. Trainz means that I can install working signals without trying to connect tiny wires; can get smoke out of a steam loco without complaints about the smell; can get a huge range of appropriate rolling stock without spending my pension; can even ride in the cabs - Try and do that in OO/HO!

On behalf of the many "less vocal" but no doubt equally appreciative Trainz users, I wish you all the very best and sincerely trust that you will both be reviewing attractive job offers in the very near future.

Thanks so much for everything guys. Take care.

Colin.

[leeferr]

I also would like to wish Lance and Alan the best of luck in their future and thank them for all of their efforts for the Trainz community. They obviously had a passion for the sim and didn't just look at it as a job.
I have confidence that we will be seeing good things from both of them in the future.

[AHSAN]

Hey Everyone,

'UTC' was the first copy of TRS that I bought, many moons ago in my local games store. As much as I enjoyed 'driver', 'Surveyor' was my addiction.:D To be a big TRS fan and then get the opportunity to work at Auran with the Trainz team has been a tremendously enjoyable opportunity. I have seen the inner workings of my favourite toy and learnt many of its secrets and strengths. Working and helping the community has been a privilege.

Personally, I am taking this opportunity to go back to Sydney and pursue other Goals in life all the richer for having worked in Brisbane. I wish the current Trainz Team the best of success with the future of Trainz.

I wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season.:)

Alan Yeomans


Edit: Hi Zato, :)
2nd Edit: anyone know the weather in Chicago atm? :)

Hello Alan

All the best and Happy Holiday Season.

Thank you for your post.:)

Regards

Ahsan
North American Trainz Team (http://www.freewebs.com/northamericantrainz/index.htm)

[RPearson]

To Alan, Lance, Rob and all the unemployed members of the team a very merry Christmas greeting and best of luck in the coming new year.

Sorry, no jobs to hand out but I can say that having been layed off twice by the company I worked for - over 20 years - I am very glad they didn't call me back a 3rd time. Seemed like the world was crashing in on me at the time but I'm much better off for it today.

Bob Pearson

[ex-railwayman]

Not only are you our "Aussie cousins", but you were part of our Trainz family and it is with such sadness that I read of your "end of the line" within our community. Best of luck to you all in finding new positions very soon, and a happy Christmas and New Year to you. It is a shock to know that you will no longer be able to offer your excellent assistance to us all in the future, I hope you won't forget us....cos we will never forget you....

Cheerz. ex-railwayman.

[nicke]

Lance and Alan,

I have been Away and just caught up with the news.
Thank you both for your help over the years. Your help (and patience) has been greatly appreciated

I extend you sincere good wishes for your future endeavours.
Cheers
NickE

[nbrettoner]

I'd also like to add my appreciation for the work, effort and, particularly, the maturity displayed by Lance and Alan.

My best wishes are with you both.

Phil

Lance & Alan,

It's because of this 'maturity' you both exhibit, others obtain an insight & learn the value of looking beyond oneself, at the 'bigger picture'.
And in so doing, themselves grow in 'maturity'. Not all, but I dare say most.

So yes thank you for all the previously well-said reasons.
But particularly your considerate kind generous unselfish sacrifices you two have made over the years here.
Being totally 'human', yet not allowing sticks stones mud etc hurled in your general direction , to 'colour' your valued responses, to the many 'problems' we Trainzers face.

My prayer is that doors open in 2008 for you & your families, that neither of you would dream could happen.

God Bless,

[dmdrake]

Lance & Alan, You will be greatly missed. As professional as you both are I have no doubts that you will both land on your feet and be off and running in new jobs immediately. Take care and stop in once in a while!

Dave :wave:

[Drucifer]

2nd Edit: anyone know the weather in Chicago atm? :)You really don't want to know it -- think polar bear weather and you'll be close.