Archive for March, 2009

Brothers prove they are the ultimate role models by building world’s biggest train set (Daily Mail: World News)

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Twin brothers are on track to building the world's most elaborate train set after spending a mammoth nine years building their model toy.

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The Monitor: Guard your privacy? Stay indoors (BBC News)

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Re Thai 'Spider-Man' to the rescue : OK, I'll bite. Why exactly did Mr Yoosabai have the costume in his locker? Gatz, Chelmsford, UK Re Tuesday's Paper Monitor , my place of work is currently in uproar over the tea/coffee issue.

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World uber-view as Germans build biggest model railway (BBC News)

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Uber-view German brothers build biggest model railway

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World uber-view as Germans build biggest model railway (BBC News)

Model railway’s global uber-view (BBC News)

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Rail enthusiasts can now enjoy views of Scandinavian fjords, the Swiss Alps, and even Mount Rushmore - in Germany.

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Model railway's global uber-view (BBC News)

Elite National Guard team trains at Oriskany site (The Observer-Dispatch)

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Members of the state National Guard's 2nd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (CST) traveled to the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany Tuesday for a scenario-based training session.

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World’s Largest Model Is Bigger Than Your House [Omg] (Gizmodo)

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

As I watched this video of the Miniatur Wunderland my mind went from mild amusement to surprising awe to absolute astonishment. At 11,840 square feet and fully computerized, the world's largest model...

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Model railroader replicates Santa Fe line in his basement (Sedalia Democrat)

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

Step into the basement of Mike Zimmerschied’s home and you will find yourself at a train station in California. Tiny trees, handmade cactuses and crossing lights sit 54 inches off the floor waiting for a train to roll by.

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Model railroader replicates Santa Fe line in his basement (Sedalia Democrat)

World’s Largest Model Covers 11,840 Square Feet, Uses 300,000 LEDs [Omg] (Gizmodo)

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

As I watched this video of the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany, my mind went from mild amusement to surprising awe to absolute astonishment. At 11,840 square feet, the world's largest model...

More here: World's Largest Model Covers 11,840 Square Feet, Uses 300,000 LEDs [Omg] (Gizmodo)

Largest Model in the World Covers 11,840 Square Feet, Uses 300,000 LEDs [Omg] (Gizmodo)

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

As I watched this video of the Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany, my mind went from mild amusement to surprising awe to complete astonishment. Spawning over 11,840 square feet, this model stats...

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Largest Model in the World Covers 11,840 Square Feet, Uses 300,000 LEDs [Omg] (Gizmodo)

All aboard this expo (Daily Pilot)

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

Model train enthusiasts hopped aboard the Great Train Expo at the OC Fair & Event Center on Saturday. The event continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today with more than 300 tables and 60 model train deals from across the country.

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All aboard this expo (Daily Pilot)