Enthusiasts get on board with trains

Monday, April 30th, 2012

Model Railroading: Howard Mason, 75 of Bayfield, Ontario talks about his first model train at the Railroad Show and Swap Sunday at McMorran.

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Weekend model trains in Tyler

Monday, April 30th, 2012

The Cotton Belt Depot Museum held their annual model railroading show at the harvey convention center in Tyler Sunday, raising money to keep their doors open to the public. YouTube Video:  No YouTube read more

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Trains rumble through Central for annual festival

Sunday, April 29th, 2012

Chuck Spelina gave a "high-ball" hand gesture as a train barreled past downtown Central's Railroad Festival on Saturday afternoon.

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Something for everyone at maritime park’s season opener this weekend

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Whether you are interested in shopping, food, show cars, model trains, colonial re-enactors, antique boats, Civil War exhibits, boat building, creek cruises, diesel engines, open air music or just walking around the park, there is something for you at Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park’s Working Waterman’s Weekend and season opener this Friday and Saturday, April 27–28, from ...

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Richard J. Ryan, mechanic, model train hobbyist

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Richard J. Ryan, a railroad enthusiast and model train hobbyist who worked 30 years as a machine and equipment mechanic for Western Electric, died Monday in the Center for Hospice&Palliative Care, Cheektowaga. He was 84.

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Family working on the railroad store because son has passion for trains

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

One reason to become the owner of a small business is because you can’t bear to see a place y

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Loco for Locomotives: Model trains on display

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Collectors from all over the west coast showcased their latest model train creations at the 24th annual model train show in Eugene on Sunday.

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Bridgeton artist's plastic model kit illustrations set for display

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

BRIDGETON — An iconic plastic model kit company is ready to re-assemble its product line.

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Railroad Club puts grandchildren on track to fun

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Members of the Sun City Center Model Railroad Club enjoy the club's open houses as much as the youngsters who visit.

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'Ferrari of trains' puts Italy on fast track

Friday, April 13th, 2012

Privately-funded service set to offer luxurious high-speed travel between Milan and Naples.

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