MANSFIELD, Texas -- A train and three rail cars sit in the tiny shadow of a water tower in Don Hughes' workshop, causing him to smile. "That was the train that started it all," he said, "the train on ...

The fancy model trains produced by renowned toymaking company Maerklin were a hit with GIs in the aftermath of World War II when U.S. forces set up shop around the German town of Goppingen. Nowadays, ...

For many American families, Christmas isn’t Christmas without a tree decorated with lights, ornaments, tinsel – and an electric train circling merrily beneath. No one knows precisely when the train ...

A quiet Arizona museum reveals detailed toy train displays, tiny scenes, and a playful world built for curious visitors.

THERE ARE NOW TALKS OF BUILDING A POLICE STATION WITHIN THE MUSEUM. IT'S A HOBBY THAT'S ALL ABOUT PATIENCE, PRECISION, AND PASSION. IN BETHEL, ONE MAN HAS SPENT DECADES BUILDING A TINY WORLD THAT'S ...

Pieces of the Rensselaer Model Railroad Society’s 4,000-square-foot model train layout are ready to be taken away by volunteers working with the National Model Railroad Association’s northeast region ...

BOISE, Idaho — Chugging through Idaho’s history, model railroad clubs in the Treasure Valley serve as places of community. The smaller-than-life trains at the Old Boise Model Railroad Club and ...

The Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center was a lively place on Sunday, the second and final day of the 40th annual Temple Model Train Show hosted by Central Texas Area Model Railroaders. The ...

EATONTOWN - Growing up in Long Branch and the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township, Remsen “Rem” Hunnewell collected toy trains and loved operating them on the tracks he designed. And now he helps ...

Model trains and toy trains, including some free exhibits, are featured throughout Delaware and nearby states. See several ideas where visitors can get on track at exhibits in November and December.