VCAD trains with new boat

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Employees of the Vernon County Ambulance District take a newly-acquired rescue boat and motor out for a training session on Walton Lake in Nevada on Saturday. The 2011 model inflatable boat is made by Mercury and is 14.1 feet long and has a six foot beam.

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VCAD trains with new boat

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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Public gets a look at model trains

Sunday, February 26th, 2012

The Eastwood American Legion opened its doors to the public on Sunday for a look at some of the coolest model trains you'll find anywhere.

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Here come the trains

Friday, February 10th, 2012

For the first time in about half a century, trains will come chugging down the iron rails in west Pasco County.

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Auctions: Philadelphia-area auctions offer trains and metal memorabilia

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Three sales next week will offer items appealing to the metallurgically minded: a gold presentation trophy; a collection of brass model railroad trains, and advertising signs made of tin. Off to the smelters.

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Auctions: Trains and dolls for the yuletide

Friday, December 16th, 2011

Stephenson's is wooing holiday shoppers Friday with a sale at its Southampton gallery of toys - at highly affordable prices - featuring that most appealing of decorations for the Christmas tree, toy trains to run under it.

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Model trains take over car dealership

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

Trains took over a local car dealership Saturday in Green Bay.

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Model trains bring holiday tradition to Downtown Austin

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

The Tinplate Trackers, an Austin-based model train club, is keeping the tradition of model trains and winter holidays alive. The group has model trains setup in Downtown Austin to give the public an opportunity to experience the tradition which has lasted generations.

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Model Train Show This Weekend

Friday, July 29th, 2011

Who doesn’t like a model train set? Really? Then please leave.

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Trains aren’t garden-variety models

Friday, June 24th, 2011

A North Barrington woman is giving the public a glimpse into the world of mobile miniatures that she's created.

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