Archive for March, 2009
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.
More here: Brothers prove they are the ultimate role models by building world's biggest train set (Daily Mail: World News)
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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.
Continue here: The Monitor: Guard your privacy? Stay indoors (BBC News)
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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)
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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)
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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.
Continue here: Elite National Guard team trains at Oriskany site (The Observer-Dispatch)
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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...
Continue here: World's Largest Model Is Bigger Than Your House [Omg] (Gizmodo)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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