For Rare And Hard To Find Model Trains
by Daniel DeBolt Ernie and John Bianco's front yard on Adele Avenue has been attracting train lovers young and old since 1977, when the father and son decided to extend their Christmas tree train through their front window onto a platform. The attraction has grown since then to include two larger sets of tracks on the front lawn. Photo by Michelle Le.
Peter Upton, 11, of Yankton studies the detailed landscape laid out for the model train displays at the Missouri Valley Model Railroad Club’s exhibit, which began Friday at the club’s headquarters at 221 West Third St. Several model trains operated simultaneously, with hundreds of cars riding the rails. The exhibit continues from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today (Saturday). (Kelly Hertz/P&D)
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Loveland’s Doug French has loved model trains since he was 8 years old, and has kept the passion chugging through his adult life. Yet as a parent, the father could never seem to spark his own children’s interest in the hobby.
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osimage}The exhibition, which features local train enthusiasts’ model trains, runs through Jan. 2. The museum is open noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. For more information, visit www.losaltoshistory.org.
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ON-SITE AUCTION Comment: Pat and Liz Carvey, Life long collectors, have decided to prepare for retirement and are selling many of their valuable possessions that they have accumulated over their lifetime together. There are no additions, plan for a long day. Bring your own chairs and packing.
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M. Prozzo, Auctioneer Saturday September 18th, 2010 - 10:00 A.M. 1381 Howland Road, Hubbardton, Vt.
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