VW adds a driver's car to the Jetta model range

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

(Credit: Wayne Cunningham/CNET) With the 2011 Jetta update, Volkswagen made some compromises to get the price low, but the GLI restores handling and power to this otherwise humble model. Significant additions to the Jetta GLI are a multilink rear suspension and rear disc brakes. The most important part of the package is one of the best power trains available today, Volkswagen's TFSI 2-liter ...

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Trains and toilet training put the spring in Stewart's step

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Rod Stewart and his luxuriant blonde bouffant, which has been in vogue for more than half a century, set foot in a radio studio for the first time in 10 years this morning.

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Big E hosts Railroad Hobby Show

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

Model railroad trains have rolled into the big E expo center.

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Model trains on display at Valley River Center

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

It's a childhood dream come true this weekend at Valley River Center.

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Virgin Trains is Best in Class Again

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

LONDON, 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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Model railroad enthusiasts are set for Paris show this weekend

Friday, January 13th, 2012

When you drive up to Stuart Taylor’s house and see a light shining in the basement window, you can bet the imagination is at work.

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Organization Notes: Jan. 14

Friday, January 13th, 2012

See model trains in action Sunday at Burlington City Hall

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VIDEO: Why do the British love their trains?

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Peter Snow, who has a model railway in his loft, explained why the British love railways and why he preferred trains to his famous swingometer.

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Model Trains at Museum of Art at MSU

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

KFDX photojournalist, Jake Van Donge, gives a look at Wichita Falls' miniature version of The Polar Express.

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Vero Beach’s McKee Botanical Garden rolls out train, more for holiday event

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

McKee Botanical Garden's large-scale model trains are ready to welcome visitors to "Holidays at McKee"

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