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Saturday 13th May, 2006
Now Accepting Applications submitted on 07:47 EST by artimrj
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Our new New Engineers Orientation program is now open and we are accepting new applications.
This new systen called NEO is completely automated. Just follow the steps beginning with clicking on the JOIN button to your left on the menu.
See you soon.
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Friday 22nd July, 2005
NETS 2.0 Update submitted on 22:53 EST by Brian
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| NETS will be updated to Version 2.0 starting on Saturday July 30. During this time NETS, NEAWOS, the roster and any other areas using NETS may not be accessible. If you need any work orders or equipment please download them prior to this date. Check the forums for any updates.
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Monday 28th March, 2005
Rick Foss wins Award of Excellence submitted on 04:21 EST by Brian
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Rick Foss aka silvermeteor, engineer #42 has received North Eastern's - Award of Excellence.
Rick has been with us since September 17, 2003.
Rick has created many of NERR's maps and schematics along with helping in the opening of one of NERR's subsidiaries along with also willing to help out.
You can view Rick's award on the awards page.
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Sunday 6th March, 2005
Kevin W-S wins Excellent Award submitted on 01:59 EST by Brian
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Kevin Wilson-Smith aka Kevin W-S, engineer #239 has received North Eastern's - Award of Excellence.
Kevin has been with us since February 04, 2003.
Kevin has created several map/schematics for vNERR along with painting some of our equipment the time this award was given.
You can view Kevin's award on the awards page.
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Sunday 23rd January, 2005
Buttercup wins Excellent Award submitted on 06:38 EST by Brian
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Eric Swenson aka Buttercup, engineer #150 has received North Eastern's - Award of Excellence.
Eric has been with us since September 13, 2003.
Eric has developed 23 Work Orders for vNERR along with creating 8 route maps at the time this award was given.
You can view Eric's award on the awards page.
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Sunday 9th January, 2005
Let's Talk Trains show submitted on 00:25 EST by artimrj
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This saturday. January 15th, Jim and I will be on the Let's Talk trains Show at http://www.letstalktrains.us
We will be interviewed about our virtual railroads. vNERR, GL&A and P&A.
If you can listen in please do. If you can call in or email the show with a question or comment please do.
The show is a live feed from their web site. They also have an archive section of all the past shows so if you miss it, you can go and hear it anytime.
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Saturday 4th December, 2004
Hiring Freeze is lifted submitted on 00:40 EST by artimrj
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We are now accepting new applications.
After a major house-cleaning we now have room for more people.
If you would like to join up with one of the best virtual railroading communities in existence, click the Join Us link on the left and read the materials we have prepared for you. Go on and read them, there is not that much there and it will help you get in alot sooner if you follow the guidelines we have.
We will be looking for you.
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Monday 26th July, 2004
EOM July 2004 - grpabear submitted on 09:39 EST by artimrj
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grpabear receives vNERR's Engineer of the Month Award for July 2004.
Thanks MJ for all your wisdom.
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Saturday 17th July, 2004
Stumbl Receives NERR's Excellence Award submitted on 23:14 EST by artimrj
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Bob Sutherland aka Stumbl Receives NERR's Excellence Award for helping out anyone who needs help regardless of how long it takes and for the many other tasks he performs for NERR on a voluntary basis.
Thanks Stumbl, your one of the reasons vNERR is the best.
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Saturday 26th June, 2004
vNERR Announces two new Virtual Railroads submitted on 21:56 EST by artimrj
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As we approach our second anniversary, NERR has found itself positioned to open at least two additional VRs. While NERR's previous endeavors were focused on the freeware side of the community, these two VRs will be based on payware routes.
The first VR will utilize the Cajon Pass 2 & Tehachapi Pass 2 routes by 3DT as well as the Kicking Horse Pass 2 route by MLT and upon its release MLT's Cascade Crossing Route.
The second VR will utilize the Kicking Horse Pass 2, Michigan Iron Ore: LS&I, The Bridge Line, and Sandpatch routes by MLT. The Kicking Horse Pass 2 route will serve as the transition route between the two VRs in addition to allowing work order developers the ability to transition into NERR through it's Northwest Division.
Both VR's will utilize the equipment included with their respective routes, as well as selected freeware products that have been released to the community. The works of Svante Wendel, Gaetan Belanger, and Bill Cline are some of the primary developers whose work will be highlighted in work orders developed for the two VRs.
Similar to NERR, all work produced by the staff of each VR will be free to members. The only expense that members will experience is the cost of the payware route(s) they wish to run on and any donation they choose to make to the 3rd party developers whose material is used. Individuals will be allowed to participate by only owning one of the routes utilized within a VR.
Work orders developed for the Kicking Horse Pass 2 route will be available from within both VRs. Individuals will be allowed to participate in both VRs as long as they complete the minimum monthly requirements to maintain membership (2 work orders per month)
NERR is finishing up the primary details for these 2 VRs and more info should be forthcoming in the near future. The western VR will be called the Pacific & American Railroad (virtual) and the eastern VR will be called the Great Lakes and Allegheny Railroad (virtual).
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Sunday 20th June, 2004
vNERR's Chippewa Valley is officially released submitted on 07:20 EST by artimrj
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Well, the day is here. Father's Day no less. Somewhat fitting don't ya think?
Anyway. NE_CVRR is now offically released to the NERR users for the Central Division. This endeavor began almost 6 months ago with the author's (Glenn Nicols) permission and blessing. For those that have the original, you will be pleasntly surprised with the changes made in NERR's version. It has just about everything including the kitchen sink and then some. Some items will be subtle, whereas other will be major. You will definitly notice changes for those that have the original.
Though small in comparison in mileage it makes up for that in activity scenarios. There will be the potential of an abundance of them methinks.
Special thanks to Bob Artim who was actually a co-designer (or re-designer) and head alpha and beta tester. Brian Element (had to have the Canooks involved...makes the route an international endeavor ) also was a beta tester in it's final stages. Mike Martin aka mmartin51 also gave a hand. Glenn Nicol the original author who's support for DEM's, permissions and blessings made this version totally possible. And last but not least, the companies that make Peptobismol, Tums, Rolaids, Preperation H, and tranqulizers I give a hearty thanks for keeping me sane and pain-free. Without them the Route Builders Guild would be moot.
So...enjoy the route. It was fun (I'm lying here, OK) making it. But not as much fun as it will be to see other enjoying it. Then nothing will be in vain.
If there are any problems, just let me know or Bob. We'll fix whatever we can as fast as we can.
Enjoy!!
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Kip
Creator of PRRR and Hoodoo Pass 2.5 "Cascadia"
NERR's Hoodoo Pass 1.0.
NERR's Wisconsin Central 1.0
NERR's Chippewa Valley 1.0
Now released to the NERR masses.
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Thursday 10th June, 2004
Move Completed in Record Time!!! submitted on 08:51 EST by artimrj
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OK We beleive everything is moved and functioning correctly, however, you know how that goes.
If you should find something amiss, please tell someone in the forums so we can get it fixed ASAP.
Jim handled the Hi Tech end of transferring the huge forums we have, Outstanding Job Jim!!! Not one message was lost!!!
I finished uploading all of our equipment today, but I may have missed something since we have over 500 pieces including updates and enhancements.
Everything should be fine now as far as the Web Site goes. Our new people are a pretty large company and they are very responsive with tech support.
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Tuesday 8th June, 2004
UPDATE: Move in progress submitted on 09:48 EST by artimrj
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The main vNERR site is now moved as has starting propagating for some people. If you can log on you can now continue entering trip reports.
How ever the downloads of trains are not in place yet nor are the forums and the FAQ.
We are dancing as fast as we can ;)
All should be back in order by week's end.
See you soon!!!
Bob
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Friday 28th May, 2004
vNERR moves to new server soon!!! submitted on 07:09 EST by artimrj
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I can't take it anymore, I never know when the sites will be up or down. Tech support acts like I am a PITA or an idiot.
Our current host bought the server of our last host. The hardware is bad, they claim that is my fault. Yeah right.
So over the next two weeks vNERR will be moving.
This means the site may be down for a day or two at a time while DNS entries and web names propogate.
So bare with us as we make, hopefully, the final move for a while.
It can happen at any time.
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Thursday 20th May, 2004
ACR Employees come to work to find doors locked! submitted on 07:57 EST by artimrj
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Atlantic Coastal Railway closed it's doors unexpectedly today. ACR's CEO released a statement earlier today, "All good things must come to an end. I'm sad to say that this is the end for Atlantic Coastal as you know it. It has been an amazing three and a half years for me and I hope it was for you as well. I wouldn't trade my time with Atlantic Coastal for anything in the world and I wish it didn't have to end like this."
All is not lost though, Northeastern Railroad's Board of Directors, realizing the necessity of passenger transport in the NorthEast Corridor were quick to announce that they would be adding additional runs in the NorthEast Corridor to ease the impact ACR's departure would cause.
According to Bob Artim, NERR CEO, "ACR lost some key management personnel when NERR opened it's doors. Mr Chardavoyne tried unsuccessfully to reorganize the first of this year but he failed to identify the talent he would need to keep ACR afloat in the train-sim community. It is regretable that those folks failed to step up to the plate and give Mr. Chardavoyne their complete support."
On NERR's ability to pick up the slack, Mr. Artim continued, "We have the top management staff and employee support mechanisms in the train-sim community. As we prepare to celebrate our 2nd Anniversary in September, providing our customers with increased passenger service will go a long way to show our appreciation for bringing us this far. With over 240 engineers and driving strongly toward 300, we will probably add another 100 openings to support this increased passenger schedule."
When asked about finding trained engineers, "We have an outstanding training program for our engineers. We have led the way in developing training programs for train-sim engineers and it has proven successful in providing us trained, certified engineers. As we move into the 2nd generation of our training initiative, I'm sure our training staff will meet the challenge and allow us to maintain our excellent safety record. Their adopted slogan, 'Safety through Training' speaks well to their program."
Fallen Flags are new to the train-sim community. As in all areas of business though, there's always someone there to step in and fill the gap. It appears NERR has positioned themselves well over the last 2 years to do just that in this case.
by: JV
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