*steps up to the microphone* I just want to say thanks for the silver watch and the parting gifts you all graciously bestowed upon me. The perky Walmart Tea Cup set was quite touching. And to the wise guy who put lemonade in my root beer... er-uhm...

This has been a good time here at 3dtrains. You all have made my stay here pretty cool. Some of you have selflessly given extra to allow me to put out a better product. I'm glad I had this experience because I liken it to my experiences with Ohio Rail and East Metro. We all have the same idea for the same reason and this being, we just wanted something decent to run while in the sim. We wanted all the parts to fit. I think that's what most of here who mostly participated as regulars wanted in this forum. Why not get it right the first time? So through our discussions and through the efforts of those who did extra research or in Andre's case just knew better all the time... on anything... I do think we do have a great product to run in the sim.

The business side of All Aboard does take time to do and presents its own challenges where I hope having my own forum for service issues will help me conduct this business and keep what's left of my hair intact.

Joe Morris has proven to be quite versatile in alot that he does with MSTS (and a whole lot nicer than me) so you are in very capable hands with Joe at the helm. And if you're pet ever gets sick...

I also want to say thanks to Marc Nelson whose always been very supportive of the noise we make here. Rarely has he ever treated me like I was a sane person.

But the most important people here is you. You make these forums work. You make the product sell. Your efforts and knowledge make the product even better. The forum is now Joe's and may you all have this continued success.

Joe Morris, you are now officially the new moderator here at the All Aboard forum (name stays the same) at 3dtrains! Success to ya!

Rich Garber

Thanks, Rich. I have a "hard act to follow" for sure. I know that I can count on the support of the members here. And of course, I am sure that we will have visits from our "moderator emeritus", Mr. Garber.

Congratulations Joe!
I think I speak for many in saying that I think you're the right choice for the new captain. I believe you'll do a maaahvelous job at the helm and I'm pleased as punch at your "Promotion".

Joe,

I am going to second Ed's thoughts. I believe that Rich is leaving the forum in the best of hands and we all are willing to give whatever support we can to carry things on. If ever you need anything, just holler and I am more than willing to help in any way I can.

Paul