Models on the rails – some big enough to ride

Monday, May 21st, 2012

The Reading Society of Model Engineers hosted an open house over the weekend at its clubhouse in Alsace Township to kick off the group's 2012 season, which runs from May to November.

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Models on the rails - some big enough to ride

Model railroad steams back to 1960

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

The Lompoc HO Model Railroad Club is in the process of completing a new 1,500-foot  track layout which features scenery of what Lompoc looked like more than 50 years ago.

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Model railroad steams back to 1960

Model Train Show Transcends Age

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

Model trains are timeless.

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Farmpark features rail fun all weekend

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Farmpark in Kirtland presents "Railroads in the Parks" Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlights include model trains, a railroad-themed play area, activities, historical exhibits and more. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for visitors 60 and over, and $4 for children 2-11. Children under 2 and Farmpark members are free. In addition, all Lake County residents enjoy free entry with ...

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Bridgeton exhibit of Aurora model kit art, local photographer's work opens this weekend

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

BRIDGETON — “An Exhibition of Illustrations for Aurora Model Kits and Others” opens with a reception on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frank Burton and Sons, located at 333 W. Broad St., and runs through July 10.

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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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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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Relief for Mumbai: Chaos controlled, trains on track

Friday, April 20th, 2012

After two days of chaos, normalcy seems to have returned to Mumbai's Central Railway line. The authorities have reportedly worked round the clock to restore the services. A three-member committee will... Related Stories Minors missing in Imphal, suspected to have been recruited by militants Three-year-old girl raped and killed in Cuffe Parade Small-time model may have been behind Viveka Babajee ...

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Relief for Mumbai: Chaos controlled, trains on track