Retail entrepreneur F.W. Woolworth began importing miniature villages from Europe and selling them in his U.S. dime stores in the 1890s. At that time, “toy trains were simple wood or metal ...

Visitors pack the Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, during the season, nearly 10,000 each year. "Trains were always affiliated with Christmas," said ...

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David: With the vast bulk of model train stuff being made overseas. Is there a way that you can minimize risk? Stacey: It’s interesting and of course we’ve been talking about this.

“Model railroading provides a common ground to bring people of different backgrounds together to enjoy the romance of trains. It’s a combination of modeling, electronics, woodworking and more.

Dan’s impressive display of model trains and accessories is exceeded only by Reece’s knowledge of the hobby. “I always did slot cars, trains and RC (radio controlled) stuff as a kid,” said ...

Florida's largest model train store is helping people of all ages get on board with a beloved hobby. H-R Trains and Toys has called Pinellas Park home for 45-years and the family-owned business ...

About 50 volunteers design, maintain and build the model train exhibit year-round. During the holiday season, 8,000 square feet of model trains expand to 10,000 square feet, and more than 100 trains.

When it comes to model railroads, 7-year-old Stamford resident Devan McClean isn't picky. "I like everything," Devan said at Sunday's Westchester Model Railroad Club Fall Train Meet at the Eastern ...

But the model train layout is not a one-table playset, the double-tracked layout runs an entire room at the Grand Meadow Business Center, 209 Second Ave. NE.