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Welcome to the HOTRAK web site The HOTRAK modular railroad club operates in the Ottawa Valley area and meets about every 6 weeks during the fall, winter and spring to operate HO scale model trains owned by members. The emphasis of the club is on operating and both single and double track modules are integrated into large free-form layouts. Operations of the layouts are exercised through the use of Digital Command Control (DCC) system and a car card/waybill system. There is no requirement for members to own modules, DCC equipment, locomotives or rolling stock; they are required however to have fun. Guests at club events are always welcome, arrangements should be made through the club secretary. This page was last updated on 25th August 2009.
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| About HOTRAK |
Contains background information on the club, links to other related web sites and information on membership. |
| Apprenticeship Program |
Describes the Apprenticeship Program that provides a vehicle for new members to acquire the skills and experience needed to become completely familiar with the setup, operation and tear down aspects of a modular club. |
| Handbook |
Provides information on how the club conducts its' various activities. To this end it defines the HOTRAK By-laws, the standards used in the construction of the modules, how the setup and tear down of modules are performed and how operations are conducted. These elements are supported by a glossary of terms and summary instructions on the use of Digitrax throttles. |
| Layouts |
Provides plans and photographs of individual layouts that have been used by the club in recent meetings and and at special events such as the annual OVAR (Ottawa Valley Associated Railroads) club and the Railfair meetings. |
| Modules |
Provides plans, descriptions, photographs and videos of the modules owned by members and the club. |
| Members |
Provides information that is primarily for the use of members; access to some material is restricted. |