Archive for November, 2011

THE 3-MINUTE INTERVIEW: Holly Shimizu

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

The annual Seasons Greenings display at the U.S. Botanic Garden featuring model trains running around miniature buildings in the garden greenhouses opens Thanksgiving Day and runs through Jan. 2. This year, it features new exhibits on the homes of presidents and animals, plus live music Tuesday and Thursday nights. Shimizu, the USBG's executive director, explains the festive display. How long ...

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THE 3-MINUTE INTERVIEW: Holly Shimizu

Salisbury man accused of stealing model trains from stepfather

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

A 56-year-old Salisbury man is accused of stealing model trains from his step father and selling them at a pawn shop.

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Salisbury man accused of stealing model trains from stepfather

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

A 56-year-old Salisbury man is accused of stealing model trains from his step father and selling them at a pawn shop.

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Charlie Kauffman’s model train displays weave through history

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Become immersed in Charlie Kauffman’s world of model trains this holiday season as he opens up his private collection for the first time to the public. Everyone from the young to the young at heart are welcome to take in the sights, sounds and even smells of Kauffman’s various quarter-inch sceneries, which include the Good Lumber Co. in Quincy; the former Mont Alto Iron Co., which was housed on ...

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Charlie Kauffman's model train displays weave through history

Union Station to highlight model trains

Monday, November 21st, 2011

The two development groups vying to remodel Denver’s Union Station are wooing the model train group, says the Denver Post. The city will announce the winner of the redevelopment project, but both want to showcase model trains of the Denver Society of Model Railroaders, which occupies the basement of the building. They won’t have to leave. Both

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Veteran trainman Mike Luke sets up display to benefit community partnership

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Members of the new Ford City Renaissance Community Partnership will be hosting the display of veteran model trainman Mike Luke for the holidays.

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Veteran trainman Mike Luke sets up display to benefit community partnership

Kittanning train buff still on track

Monday, November 21st, 2011

The new Ford City Renaissance Community Partnership is sponsoring a train display for the holidays in downtown Ford City, featuring the work of veteran model trainman Mike Luke, which will be open through Dec. 30.

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Kittanning train buff still on track

Model Trains at Museum of Aviation

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Middle Georgia Model Railroad club is featuring full size train displays at the Museum of Aviation this week.

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Model Trains at Museum of Aviation

Railroad Club Train Show and Sale attracts large family audience

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Inside a room of the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education on Sunday morning, train whistles blew and children cheered as model trains barrelled around handmade tracks. In another room, families crowded around vendors’ stands, eager to purchase their own model train sets.

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Listen to the blues, explore model trains, get classical and more

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

There's lots to see, do and explore today in the South Sound. Get out and enjoy.

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Listen to the blues, explore model trains, get classical and more