AMRM News
Ransomeware Attack
Regrettably, on Anzac Day last, AMRM’s computer system suffered a random ransomware attack. The attack not only took out all of our ‘in use’ files, but also the backup that secures our system. Thankfully, off-site backup enabled us to finish the June issue on time and our latest book, NSW Railways in Colour 1855-1957, was not affected either. However, some of our other back up processes were not up to date, though most are recoverable, given time. The biggest problem we have that may affect our readers is that we have had to re-enter much of the recent data pertaining to the AMRM subscription system (luckily most of the info has a paper trail). If you, or a friend, has paid their 2019 subscription, but not received this issue, or it has gone to a previous address, please contact our office (ph: (02) 9311 2036 [business hours] or email: amrmagzn@tpg.com.au) so we can sort it out.
Luckily, we do not keep any banking or customer credit card details on our computers, so, as far as we know, no financial information has been stolen.
Hollywood Foundry Closes
Geoff Baxter, proprietor of Hollywood Foundry, who has built up a world-wide reputation for the excellence of his hand-made mechanisms, has announced on his website that he is closing the business and retiring. We wish Geoff all the very best on his very well-earned retirement and thank him on behalf of all of those who now have very fine running models thanks to his efforts over many years. Geoff’s departure leaves a very large gap in the market for quality mechanisms.
Quvic Models Changes Hands
Peter Krause advises that he ceased running
