Model railroad steams back to 1960

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

The Lompoc HO Model Railroad Club is in the process of completing a new 1,500-foot  track layout which features scenery of what Lompoc looked like more than 50 years ago.

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York Model Railway Show celebrates its 50th year

Monday, April 9th, 2012

THOUSANDS of visitors descended on the city over the weekend for the 50th York Model Railway Show.

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From hobbyist to hobby shop owner

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

After years of buying model trains and aircraft from Cape Cod Hobby, Clayton Brown decided earlier this year to buy the business when previous owner Brian Decaire died unexpectedly.

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Pakenham: Model trains stolen from shed

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at a property where 24 pieces of valuable model train equipment was stolen.

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Model train tour on track for April 28

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

Model railroad enthusiasts will get an opportunity to tour eight new layouts at six locations between Harrison City and Ligonier during the fourth annual Model Railroad Home Tour, set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 28.

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Model trains at Nailsea School

Friday, February 24th, 2012

TRAIN enthusiasts will show off their life’s work at a model railway exhibition in Nailsea next month.

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Visitors marvel at railroad club exhibit

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

WINDSOR - Model trains chugging along a winding 350-foot track Saturday left many impressed with intricate details hobbyists spent countless hours creating over an 11-year span.

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Mall’s model trains captivate kids of all ages

Sunday, January 29th, 2012

As 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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Organization Notes: Jan. 14

Friday, January 13th, 2012

See model trains in action Sunday at Burlington City Hall

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Model Train Festival brings fun, thousands of people to Tacoma

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

It might be 200-odd years since George Stephenson invented the locomotive, but 10,000 people flocking to the Washington State History Museum each December prove even tablet computers and video games can’t diminish the fun of playing with model trains.

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