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Offline BigSi

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« on: August 28, 2007, 22:18:03 »
Does the Acme company actually exist? You know, the markings on crates in numerous films and cartoons when something is delivered or ordered.  :-k  :-k  :-k  :-k
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« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2007, 22:33:01 »
Not in the sense of making anvils, bombs, etc, but try http://www.acme.com/

For more info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acme_Corporation
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« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2007, 22:37:50 »
Or even http://acmewhistles.co.uk/xcart/customer/home.php who used the name long before Warner Brothers.
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« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2007, 22:44:43 »
Gosh, who'd have thought there was so much to whistles.  I wish I'd seen this before I bought my schoolteacher whistle!
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« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2007, 23:54:48 »
Our std issue train whistles are Acme Thunderer, ( metal type) they work well :lol:
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« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2007, 04:02:44 »
you could try company house where you register a ltd company .http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/ troters inderpendent are on there  :lol:
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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2007, 04:42:31 »
acme is also a sub brand of prolight. they make cheap and cheerful "disco" lights. i dont sell em ;)
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2007, 13:34:12 »
ACME:

American
Company that
Manufactures
Everything!!
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2007, 14:29:32 »
Quote from: "burgerman"
Our std issue train whistles are Acme Thunderer, ( metal type) they work well :lol:


Ah the acme thunderer, the bane of many a scout hearing if standing too close when blown, its amazing how far and clear the sound can travel.
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