Big E hosts Railroad Hobby Show
Sunday, January 29th, 2012Model railroad trains have rolled into the big E expo center.
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Conducting magic
Sunday, January 29th, 2012As the foot-long model train engine chugged around the tracks Saturday, making its way through an idyllic miniature town and blowing a horn, Mo Clark tried to decide which of her boys was most mesmerized: 5-year-old Colin, 7-year-old Aidan — or 41-year-old Wayne, Clark’s husband. “There’s something about boys and …
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Conducting magic
Large-scale model train hobbyists are on the same track
Sunday, January 29th, 2012Many people remember a childhood with an electric train set. Perhaps it was an HO-scale layout on a sheet of plywood in the basement or a brand-new Lionel set first discovered under the Christmas tree. While most of those train sets have been long-since put away, some Southern Illinoisans' fondness for model railroading has grown, both in levels of interest and in the size of their trains.
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Model trains on display at Valley River Center
Sunday, January 29th, 2012It's a childhood dream come true this weekend at Valley River Center.
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Mall’s model trains captivate kids of all ages
Sunday, January 29th, 2012As the foot-long model train engine chugged around the tracks Saturday, making its way through an idyllic miniature town and blowing a horn, Mo Clark tried to decide which of her boys was most mesmerized: 5-year-old Colin, 7-year-old Aidan — or 41-year-old Wayne, Clark’s husband. “There’s something about boys and …
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Model trains entertain all ages
Friday, January 27th, 2012Hundreds of model train enthusiasts had an opportunity to view and operate elaborate layouts as well as buy and sell new and antique trains last Saturday during the annual Train Collector’s Associatio
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Virgin Trains Voted Britain's Favourite – Again
Thursday, January 26th, 2012LONDON, January 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Virgin Trains has again been voted Britain's favourite rail company by customers.For the second time in three years, Virgin Trains received the coveted Favourite ...
Virgin Trains is Best in Class Again
Thursday, January 26th, 2012LONDON, January 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Virgin Trains has once again topped the performance league among companies operating long-distance rail franchises.The rail watchdog Passenger Focus carries out ...
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Virgin Trains' Cheshire Stations are the Best
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012LONDON, January 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --- With PhotosVirgin Trains has scooped two top awards in the annual Cheshire Best Station awards, held on 18 January 2012.Both Crewe station (for the fourth year ...
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Model train show draws in thousands to Thanksgiving Point
Saturday, January 21st, 2012A small city moved into Thanksgiving Point on Friday -- literally.
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Model train show draws in thousands to Thanksgiving Point