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    Ottawa Ontario area - O Train

    Hi Mike, Sorry for the long delay answering your post. I'm out of the country for the next 3 years and have not had the opportunity to reply sooner. I would really like to see the pictures, if you could pm them. I have never done this, but maybe someone could help with directions. Thanks for...
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    What's a good Digital Camera

    Hi, I'm also new to digital photography...just this year. My camera is a Kodak. I would suggest a major brand......Kodak, Canon, Fuji etccc. make sure you get OPTICAL ZOOM capability. Digital zoom is ok but not for fine detail.....at least 4 megapixels (for resolution) and plan on buying a...
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    gift idea for a 60 year old enthusiast

    I have a son named Todd and I'm just gettin back in the hobby. The Mag-lite suggested by Doc would be a great present. Wouldn't mind finding one under my tree. If you have money leftover, a bottle of Jack Daniels might be nice!!!!!!!!!!! (I'm kidding) Whatever you get him will be appreciated...
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    Ottawa Ontario area - O Train

    Thanks Chris.
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    Ottawa Ontario area - O Train

    Pat & Chris, I really appreciate your offer of help.:thumb: :thumb: I'm in the early stages of developing a layout of the Otrain to include Bayview, Carling, Carlton and Greenboro stations. Would also like to include the tunnel at Dows Lake, the bridge on the Rideau and the maintenance...
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    Ottawa Ontario area - O Train

    I want to thank everyone for your responses. It's a great feeling to know there are people out there who would take the time to help. I hope I can do the same for someone on The-Gauge. This is the best model railroad website I have seen so far. Thanks again and special thanks to Robin for the...
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    Ottawa Ontario area - O Train

    Need some help with obtaining information on the Otrain. I would like to model all or part of it in HO. Have a BRAWA Talent BR643 unit that is DCC ready. Also got decals for the Otrain from a hobby shop in Ottawa. Have not been to Ottawa in the last 8 or 9 years and have not seen the train in...
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