Model train showcase to launch this weekend

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

For the first time in about half a century, trains will come chugging down the iron rails in West Pasco. These trains, however, will clickety-clack down the tracks of elaborate model railroad displays the Sundance Central group has created at the new Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling.

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Model train showcase to launch this weekend

Corruption, broken trains, floods in the city: This is Singapore?

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Senior officials arrested in a corruption investigation. Subway commuters trapped underground without light or proper ventilation. Flooded roads in the financial district. It may sound like the Philippines or perhaps Indonesia, but this is Singapore.

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Model trains entertain all ages

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Hundreds of model train enthusiasts had an opportunity to view and operate elaborate layouts as well as buy and sell new and antique trains last Saturday during the annual Train Collector’s Associatio

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Working on the railroad

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Model Railroad Club of Buffalo plans first open house in three years

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Working on the railroad

Working on the railroad

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Model Railroad Club of Buffalo plans first open house in three years

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Twain Harte man recreates rail history

Friday, January 13th, 2012

John Zach had model trains as a kid, but he didn’t really start getting into the hobby until one Christmas in the mid 1970s. "I said, ‘Oh, I still have trains. Let’s put them under the Christmas tree,’ ” Zach, 62, a tax preparer, said on Thursday. “It’s been downhill ever since.” Downhill and uphill, at least for the trains. Zach has been building a miniature replica of the Sierra Railroad with ...

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Angels, model trains featured at New Year’s Eve Salem

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

SALEM - Angels and model trains will be the focus of two of the six venues for New Year's Eve Salem on Saturday.

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A Massive Train Show, 18 Years Running

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page ESSEX — Steve Cryan has again transformed the third floor of the Connecticut River Museum into a wonderland of model trains, tug boats and Connecticut River history.

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Local Briefs

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

Trains to be displayed at the mall Dec. 24The San Juan Large Scale Model Railroad Club will display G Scale model trains from Monday to Dec. 24 at the Durango Mall.

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Train lovers share their passion

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

The Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum has been dedicated to sharing model trains with the public for more than 20 years.

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