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What terrible news.  Very sorry to hear this.  Fred provided the best in photography services long before we all carried iPhone cameras in our pockets.  When a feature layout article included the byline "Photography by Fred Dole", you knew the shots were gonna be terrific.

Our little corner of the world just got a whole lot smaller.  

Condolences and prayers go out to Fred's family and close friends.  

David

A great modeler, and owner of several of the original structures from the Delta Lines.    I hope the family will assure these are preserved, or sold to someone who understands their significance.  His OGR article on building a firehouse is my favorite article in all my OGR collection.  A top author as well as photographer and model builder.  Condolences to his wife, family and friends.

          Logan

 

Our prayers and sincerest condolence go out to the Dole family. I knew Fred, spoke to him on many occasions and exchanged emails with him. Fred unfortunately suffered with colon cancer and underwent a colostomy several years back. Fred Dole was a nice guy and I did some business with him. He was very helpful providing information on the historic Delta lines layout for which he took a profound interest in. He owned many of the original structures and provided me with pictures and some great information on them that enabled my Delta Lines recreation layout to be constructed.  Fred was great photographer,  a dedicated model railroader, family man of faith and a Christian Minister. While his family is grieving they can  rest in the comfort of knowing that that the good Lord has welcomed him to heaven. RIP Fred, you will be missed, but we will shake hands again one day friend!

Fred's quality photographs played an important part in my opening up the boxes, in the '90's, of Lionel pieces from my post war childhood I'd packed away in 1970.  The potential that existed to once again enjoy the trains and the introduction to what others were doing on the various levels of this hobby rekindled my interest.  It is a pleasure that continues today, in no small part thanks to Fred.  May I tip my hat in gratitude and memory.  It's been nice to share the ride.

Richard Snipes

Very sad news.  We spent 3 days with Fred and Edie when he shot my layout. Seeing we weren't to far apart travel wise they rented a site at a nearby campground. We shot the layout and ate meals right at the house. Fred even taught me a little bit about photography. I had read Frank Ellison's book numerous times and Fred also shared an interest in his work. My wife Denise really enjoyed Edie's company and Fred was a pleasure to work with. Just a great couple. Very down to earth and easy to talk to. My condolences go out to Edie.

Always sad to lose a solid person and very talented individual. I never met Fred in person, but spoke to him a few times around the time in '93 that he published my original short story, "The Christmas of '56" in OGR's December issue. Fred was generous with me and I appreciated his personable manner and creative outlook. Sincere condolences to his wife and family...

Choo Choo Barn posted:

Edie Dole emailed me that Fred passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.  Here's a picture of Fred, doing what he loved, taking pictures.  Here he's doing a shoot at the Choo Choo Barn in 2009.

My condolences go out to Edie and the entire Dole family.

 

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My sincerest condolences to the Dole family. Fred was a GREAT gentleman and was loved throughout the model train world.

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