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Crest Hill man made living with baseball, but he loved his trains

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:22:26 +0000

With five uncles working for the EJ&E Railway, Mark Russ of Crest Hill had a love of trains in his blood.It was no surprise that on young Mark ’s first visit to Brookfield Zoo, he preferred the train ride to the animals. Second to trains was Mark ’s fascination with heavy equipment.“When we went to Michigan on trips, he would lug those big Tonka trucks into the station wagon so he could play ...

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Model railroads growing trend in gardening

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:36:11 +0000

TOWNSEND CENTRE – Some trends come out of nowhere and only make sense once they have established themselves.

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Model trains roll back to Champlain Trail Museum

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:47:53 +0000

Back by popular demand, the March Break CPR Model Train Exhibit and Historic Blacksmithing is returning to the Champlain Trail Museum From Sunday, March 13 to Saturday March 19, the Valley Lines Model Train Club will be presenting a CPR Model Train Exhibit in the Founders Hall of the Champlain

Model trains still on track

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:30:41 +0000

Model railroading has been around for decades, but finding a shiny new train set under the Christmas tree hasn't lost its sparkle, says the Soo Model Railroad Club's chief engineer.

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EC’s nod for special trains

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:05:43 +0000

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has granted permission to the Railways to run special trains for the coming festive season. It has allowed the running of special trains during the Durga Puja, Deepavali and Chhat festival and winter special trains.

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Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:30:04 +0000

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Book Review: The Marrowbone Marble Company by Glenn Taylor

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:48:00 +0000

A compelling look at post-WWII America through the eyes of one man and his extraordinary company. United States - World War II - Arts - post-WWII America - George W. Bush

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Trolley Car No. 304 returns to familiar route

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:15:54 +0000

On Aug. 21, for the first time in 75 years, Trolley Car No. 304 will run again on the railroad track she was built to patrol in the era of Al Capone and the Model T. Or at least on the mile or so of the track that now is operated by volunteers at the Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin.

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Man dies in fire

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:21:40 +0000

Despite heroic rescue efforts by neighbours and firefighters, a 56-year-old Seeleys Bay man died in a weekend house fire on the village's main street. Clifford Smith was alone at 167 Main St. when neighbours reported smoke billowing out of the bungalow at around 4 p.m.

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Nanakuli High moves to high-tech learning

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:45:36 +0000

Incoming Nanakuli High School freshmen yesterday test-drove new laptops they will use over the coming year as part of an initiative to turn around low-performing schools.

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