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

All aboard: Thomas takes youngsters for a ride in Fillmore

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Excited exclamations came from children in anticipation of riding Thomas the Tank Engine Friday at the Fillmore & Western Railway in Fillmore.

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Dealers, railfans and kids come together for Old Time Train Show

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Not so long ago, trains were a primary mode of transportation, paving the way to the American West and all over the country. Train travel played a powerful, undeniable part in shaping the history of the nation.

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Enthusiasts conduct model train show in Easley

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

Show to continue Sunday at J.B. Owens Sports Complex

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2,500 model train enthusiasts to chug into Easley

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Model train show to be held Saturday and Sunday

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Train Show to be held Feb. 26-27 at J.B. Owens Sports Complex

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

The Central Railway Model and Historical Association Inc. will have its 15th Annual Train Show on Feb. 26-27 at the J.B. Owens Sports Complex, Bagwell Gymnasium, 111 Walkers Way, Easley.

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Editorial: Naples Depot … Lionel trains

Sunday, November 7th, 2010

Kudos to the model train enthusiasts at the Naples Depot, U.S. 41 East and 10th Street.

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The bride wore white … and mud: ‘Trash the dress’ photo shoot gets models down and dirty

Monday, August 30th, 2010

When you think of great combinations, bridal gowns and mud is not the first one that springs to mind. But Saturday, 36 photographers and 16 models got together on the grounds at Unity of Naples Church in East Naples for a “Trash the Dress” photo shoot, and the mud and the models met.

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Letter: Independence Day parade had too much politicking

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

As new North County residents, we were happy to see the Hereford Independence Day festivities on July 5th. The hard work of the volunteers who planned the parade was evident, as children eagerly lined the curbs and adults staked out choice viewing spots well in advance. We were surprised, however,...

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RICK SMITH: Texas-size model train rolls away for last time

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Why was a big, new locomotive parked on a paved lot beside the Chadbourne overpass on Houston Harte?And how did it get there without train tracks?

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