Sä 1K-Traurige Nachrichten-Accucraft- Sad news in live steam

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Sehr geehrte Accucraft-Kunden, liebe GABA Freunde,

am Wochenende habe ich folgende traurige Nachricht auf der Webseite von mylargescale.com gelesen:

Ron Brown
Member
Member # 42

posted December 17, 2004 11:52 AM
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Sorry to report the following, which we just received from Accucraft.......

It is with a heavy heart we must inform you of the sudden loss of Charlie Cheng. Who passed away November 18, 2004 in Wu Hu1 PRC. Charlie was the driving creative force behind Accucraft Trains which started in 1994.

Through Charlie’s leadership Accucraft has established a reputation for museum quality brass locomotives. First in electric powered locomotives and revolutionizing live steam locomotives.

Charlie’s leadership both in model development and manufacturing organization has brought Accucraft to prominence in the model railroad industry.

As product development leader. Charlie set up in Wu Hu a staff of qualified master builders of brass locomotives and rolling stock who will carry on the tradition of fine scale modeling.

During the past year Charlie established a research and development company in Shanghai. He trained and certified the research and development staff to continue his high quality standards.

Charlie also oversaw our AMS division of superior plastic factory development, producing the highest quality of rolling stock produced in 1:20.3 scale.

Charlie set up a new facility in Shanghai at the Tesane factory, dedicated to the production of classic live steam locomotives to insure quality product and prompt deliveries.

While in Wu Hu, Charlie was supervising the manufacturing of the new Daylight live steam locomotive. He has perfected this high quality locomotive which will soon be delivered to world markets. In addition Charlie has developed many surprises which are yet to come.

We will sorely miss Charlie, but his trademark will always remain in the qualified craftsman he has left behind. He has set in place master craftsman that have been producing high quality brass locomotives. We will carry on the work and foundation that Charlie has so ably left us. We shall miss him as we go forward.

Charlie is survived by his wife Yinong Cheng, his sons Channing and Logan Cheng, his parents Wellington Cheng and Yulan Cheng, his brother Bing Cheng, sister in law Lu Lu Cheng.

As for my experience and reflections:
Few people can move others to greatness and with that bring joy and pleasure to many at the same time. I can remember my conversations with Charlie about our first 4-4-0 Sonoma and his follow through to ensure that we would continue to be customers.
Our thoughts are with his family and Bing. May his legend be long lived with many more opportunities to come for all to enjoy the this hobby.

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