PPPs not a solution for better buses and trains – Greens

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are not the way to get better buses and trains, or better value for money from transport, said the Green Party today.

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Public gets a look at model trains

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

The Eastwood American Legion opened its doors to the public on Sunday for a look at some of the coolest model trains you'll find anywhere.

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A new home for Schaefer’s beloved model trains

Monday, December 12th, 2011

BALTIMORE - An orange Union Pacific car. A maroon car from the New York Central Lines. A star-spangled Lionel bicentennial train. They once were prized possessions of one of Maryland's most beloved politicians, the late William Donald Schaefer, and now they're on display at the B&O Railroad Museum. The cantankerous former governor, comptroller and Baltimore mayor had a soft spot for model trains ...

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Model railroading still engine of interest for many

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Clickety-clack. Clickety-clack. The wheels of time roll back. As smart-looking locomotives meander through lush fields, over intricate bridges and around bustling cities, it's easy to remember when trains were more than just a fading mode of transportation. "Everybody likes trains," said Gary Schnappinger of Centreville, president of the 3-year-old Queen Anne's Railroad Society, which has 20 ...

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Model trains bring holiday tradition to Downtown Austin

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

The Tinplate Trackers, an Austin-based model train club, is keeping the tradition of model trains and winter holidays alive. The group has model trains setup in Downtown Austin to give the public an opportunity to experience the tradition which has lasted generations.

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Model trains on display for Toys for Tots today

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

G-Gauge model trains will be on display today to benefit the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots program.

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All aboard for model train show

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

IT'S full steam ahead for the Peninsula's model railway show next weekend.

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All aboard for model train show

All aboard for model train show

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

IT'S full steam ahead for the Peninsula's model railway show next weekend.

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All aboard for model train show

All aboard for model train show

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

IT'S full steam ahead for the Peninsula's model railway show next weekend.

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Annual New England Model Train Expo to pull into Best Western

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

The nonprofit HUB Division is hosting its annual New England Model Train Expo on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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