Hello all. I joined this forum when it first started back in 2000. I was pretty steady for years back then but then life kindve steeered me away, although I still drift back every so often, especially around the holidays. I was wondering if there are any of the original members still on here? Obviously I noticed Rich Melvin and Ed Boyle are still here and also my fellow Philadelphian Mario(GG1man). Are there any others from back then?
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A few of us!
Jon 
I don't know if I can be considered an original but I joined up in March of 2001.
May 2001 for me. It was going pretty good by the time I joined.
John
I'm still around.Joined 12/2001
Coming up on my 11th anniversary in a few days.
Original? I guess that's close enough....
Been here since day 1,
Dave
Not quite original, but I've been actively participating since 2002.
June 2001.
Signed on in November 2000 ...
Been with the forum since September of 2000.
Been here since day 1,
Dave
What was Day One?
BTW, I remember that the membership list with joining dates was wiped by a computer glitch somewhere back then.
John
Wow, Trainfever !
An original "New Hire".
You must not post much.
Signed on November 2000.
August 2000........I changed from my real name to Putnam Division about 3 years ago.
Peter
October, 2001. Still kickin'.
Day 1, I think, was May or June 2000.
Peter
I've been a member for quite some time now. Although I seldom post, I like to check in every once in a while and always enjoy my visits.
September 2001
Ricky
Hey guys I've been hear since 12/9/01. And I am building my 1st layout now.Because of a long list of medical issues.Now I have to go back in to the doctors in a month and have another open heart procedure done. but till this is done I am building this layout.because I lost my leg and had a kidney transplant and had a 3 way bypassall within 8 months.But I'll let you know that I am haveing the best time of my life on the good days.and I would like to thank all of yous for giveing me some good reading wich I don't miss that many days on this great forum. Scot Pensgard
Oct 2000
I joined in August 2000...
I've been here since the beginning. In fact, I think I WAS the beginning! 
I joined December 18, 2000. Welcome back!
We are the OGR Forum Elders.
Nov. 2000 for me. I lurked when it opened. Finally joined. I quit reading from time to time. Getting back into the forum.
I joined 12 years ago on 12/13/00.
March of 2001 for me.
I'm pretty original!
June 2001
Sept 2000 for me. I check in to the forum periodically.
Ken
Lurked for a year then joined in Aug of 2001.
Dan
New guy here,I joined Sept. 9,2001.
Yup, trainfever, I'm still here.
.....
Dennis
Still kicking. Lurked from the start of the Forum until I could learn to halfway type, negotiate phone lines and get up enough nerve to log on 2/2001.
April 2001.
Joined Nov 19/2000 at 3AM !
Jan 2001, seems like only yesterday..... A lot of trains added to my remote(s) since then......
The forum has been helpful in many ways for me over the years and now the digital library, keeps getting better.....
and Rich, thanks for helping get through the growing pains
Mike
2001 for me.
I started posting in May of 2001 after lurking for 6 months or so.
2/24/2001 for me. used to be a regular back in the glory days of Jims train Shop. Have slipped a little the past couple of years but expect to rekindle the interest soon as I've got a couple of train loving grandkids entering the picture.
Lon
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