Model train show draws in exhibitors to pavilion

Sunday, April 8th, 2012

Levi LeCrone, 9, uses a train simulator Saturday during the Enid Train & Hobby Show and Sale at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center Pavilion. (Staff Photo by BONNIE VCULEK)

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Model train show draws in exhibitors to pavilion

Train fans share variety of memorabilia at Galesburg show

Sunday, September 25th, 2011

In conjunction with the Amtrak 40th Anniversary Exhibit Train stop in Galesburg, there was a Train and Memorabilia Show in the former Carriage House furniture store Saturday. Collectors from across the state came to Galesburg to show off, and in most cases to sell, their assorted memorabilia.

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Railroad models a hit

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

The Crow family from Santa Maria has a long history of train enthusiasts.

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Carillon train festival continues today

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

DAYTON — Train enthusiasts converged on Carillon Historical Park on Saturday to celebrate what 3-year-old Nolan Gilliam calls the “chug-a chug-a choo-choo.”The little boy and his parents, who are from Dayton, were among those who spent the day at the sixth annual Carillon Park Rail Festival. The party continues today with indoor and outdoor model railroad layouts, free miniature train rides and ...

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Carillon train festival continues today

Carillon train festival continues today

Sunday, June 26th, 2011

DAYTON — Train enthusiasts converged on Carillon Historical Park on Saturday to celebrate what 3-year-old Nolan Gilliam calls the “chug-a chug-a choo-choo.”The little boy and his parents, who are from Dayton, were among those who spent the day at the sixth annual Carillon Park Rail Festival. The party continues today with indoor and outdoor model railroad layouts, free miniature train rides and ...

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Railroad Heritage Days a family heritage for some

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Maybe it’s in the blood. The thrill at the cry of the train whistle rising and falling. The excitement born of the bell clanging and the chug-chug of wheel on rail. Brady Haugh, 4, of Waynesboro, Pa., gazed upon a Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum model-train display Saturday at Railroad Heritage Days. “Both of his great-grandfathers were into trains. They would be happy to see this,” said Brady’s ...

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One Tank Trip: Fever River holds spring open house

Friday, April 8th, 2011

The Fever River Model Railroad Spring Open House takes place April 9 and 10.

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All aboard: 23rd annual model railroad event kicks off Feb. 26

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

Calling all train enthusiasts! The stage is set. The tracks are laid. Coordinators are putting on the finishing touches for the 23rd annual Depot Stove Gang Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet to be held Saturday and Sunday at in Lena.

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Train Show to be held Feb. 26-27 at J.B. Owens Sports Complex

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

The Central Railway Model and Historical Association Inc. will have its 15th Annual Train Show on Feb. 26-27 at the J.B. Owens Sports Complex, Bagwell Gymnasium, 111 Walkers Way, Easley.

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All aboard: Fever River Railroad hosts annual open house

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

Train enthusiasts love to relive childhood memories of playing with model trains. Now is the chance to see what life is like along the rails with the fall open house of the Fever River railroad.

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