His father always set up an elaborate network of Lionel model trains late on Dec. 24, so when Frank Winner and his little brother, Jim, got up Christmas mornings, they’d find the living room of the ...

GREEN VALLEY, Arizona (KGUN) — A Green Valley man has inherited a cherished family tradition that has captivated his heart for years — a massive model train collection and setup passed down from his ...

It’s a sad day, but not as sad as it could have been for the fanatical keepers of the O scale Colorado Midland Railroad and the smaller HO scale Platte Valley & Western Model Railroad, who’ve been ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Recently the annual Rails Along the Rio Grande Model Train Show in Albuquerque showcased many award-winning setups from around the country – and it gave kids a chance to see all ...

I don't know if I was disappointed or not. I wanted a bigger dose of Washington state history, but got model trains instead. Well, my companion sure enjoyed it. She even spotted the suicidal jumper on ...

WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) -- When Irvin "Bunky" Lowrey starts running the train garden in his basement, noise fills the room and the display comes to life. Trains zip by, amusement park rides whirl around ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – It’s one of the most amazing model railroad setups you’re likely to see. It’s owned by Staten Islander Michael Pillarella, vice president of the Staten Island Society of Model ...