Model enthusiasts’ layout goes coast to coast

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

GALVESTON When Steve Townley got his first look at the Galveston Model Railroad Club and Museum one thought entered his mind.

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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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Longview landmark closing for business

Thursday, December 29th, 2011

It's the end of an era in Longview, a sad time for anyone who loves model trains.

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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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AP Videos

Sunday, September 18th, 2011

Ty Magee, 4, watches the model trains cruise by on one of the many model railroad tracks set up at the 29th annual Temple Model Train Show. To continue, please log in or sign up now.

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Longview celebrates locomotive ties during National Train Day

Sunday, May 8th, 2011

Top: Ikey Diffie, 3, and his cousin, Benjamin Wilson, 2, of Harleton, watch the model trains on display Saturday at the National Train Day celebration at the train station in Longview. Above: Benjamin races ahead to see the front of a train on display.

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Train show roars through Maude Cobb

Sunday, March 20th, 2011

JUSTIN BAKER Nathan Turner, 6, of Tyler tries his hand at being an engineer at the Loblolly Railroad display Saturday during the Junction East Texas Train Society's annual show at the Longview Exhibit Building.

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Toy trains help keep kids on track

Monday, January 3rd, 2011

The Tinplate Trackers are a toy train club that has put all its trains on display in Downtown Austin for the past two years.

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Model train exhibit opens December 4th.

Friday, November 19th, 2010

The Living History Christmas with its Model Train/Village scenes has a history of its own.

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Model railroad hobby provides escapism, therapy

Saturday, September 18th, 2010

Along with the full train displays, the 20th Annual Wiregrass Model Railroad Show boasted more than 130 product tables with vendors as far away as Texas coming to sell all things related to the hobby.

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