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Future O Scale Nationals

2006 - Parsippany, NJ

2007 - Indianapolis, IN

2008 - Worcester, MA

Past O Scale National Convention • 2000

 

6-28 to 7-1, 2000 O Scale 2000
hosted by Baton Rouge O Scalers

General Info & Trains

BNSF Burlington Northern-Santa Fe BNSF web site (official).
CSX Transportation CSX web site (official).
Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture Definitions and common sense links for the curious.
Free Travel Guide Maps. info and $2,500 worth of misc. coupons.
Full-Size Map Big overall map of New Orleans.
Interactive Map Big map that you can manipulate.
KCS Kansas City Southern Rail Net KCS web site (official).
Louisiana & Delta Railroad Pictures Modern shots from around Iberia, LA. (high res)
Louisiana Railroad Attractions Addresses, links, brief descriptions.
Louisiana Railroad Museum 739 3rd St, Gretna, LA. Incl. section on Southern Railroading with brief description of history of Louisiana railroading... in historic depot/HO layout/steam restoration project...
Louisiana Short Line RR Engine Pix A few photos of diesels from Louisiana shortlines.
Louisiana Tourist Rail Road and Railroad Museum List Louisiana Railroad Attractions.
National D-Day Museum Opened June 2000. World War II exhibits and more.
New Orleans & Lower Coast RR (shortline) Roster All-time roster, no pictures.
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Roster
All-time roster, no pictures.
NS Norfolk Southern NS web site (official).
Rock Island History including references to Rock Island, Arkansas & Louisiana Railroad company History.
Weather General averages for New Orleans and more.

Local Attractions

Audobon Institute Aquarium, zoo, museum, nature center, IMAX and more info.
Botanical Garden For nature lovers.
French Quarter New Orleans & the historic French Quarter, reviews, maps.
Garden District Guide New Orleans & the historic Garden District, reviews, maps.
Historic New Orleans Collection For architecture & museum lovers.
Jazzland Theme Park Roller coasters and a day in the sun for the kids.
Port of New Orleans Live cam, shipping, cruises, history.
Riverwalk Shopping $250 coupon book & map available online.
Steamboat Natchez Starts from French Quarter
Zydeco Best is in Louisiana...

State Flower

Magnolia

Louisiana State Symbols

Bird Brown Pelican
Colors Blue, White, Gold
Crustacean Crawfish
Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog
Drink Milk
Flower Magnolia
Fossil Petrified Palmwood
Freshwater Fish White Perch
Gemstone Agate
Insect Honey Bee
Mammal Black Bear
Musical Instrument Diatonic Accordian, commonly known as the "cajun" accordian
Reptile Alligator
Songs "Give Me Louisiana" by Doralise Fontane; "You Are My Sunshine" by former governor Jimmie Davis; "State March Song" 2nd state song; "Gifts of the Earth" by Frances LeBeau, official state environmental song
Tree Baldcypress
Wildflower Louisiana Iris (Giganticaerulea)

"O" Scale National Convention History

NEXT NATIONAL 2006 - Parsippany, NJ

FUTURE NATIONAL 2007 - Indianapolis, IN

FUTURE NATIONAL 2008 - Worcester, MA

PAST NATIONAL 2000 - New Orleans, LA

PAST NATIONAL 2001 - Stamford CT

PAST NATIONAL 2002 - Chicago, IL

PAST NATIONAL 2003 - Dallas, TX

PAST NATIONAL 2004 - Washington, DC

PAST NATIONAL 2005 - St. Louis, MO

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