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2 hrs ago | WisInfo

Open house will get you on track for model-railroading hobby

The Sheboygan Society of Scale Model Railroad Engineers, which is celebrating its 31st year, will host a midsummer open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27 at the Railroad Lodge, 1001 ...

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Related Topix: Sheboygan, WI, Life, Model Railroading, Models, Hobbies

6 hrs ago | WisInfo

Open house will get you on track for model-railroading hobby

The Sheboygan Society of Scale Model Railroad Engineers, which is celebrating its 31st year, will host a midsummer open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27 at the Railroad Lodge, 1001 ...

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Related Topix: Sheboygan, WI, Life, Model Railroading, Models, Hobbies

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Buffalo News

Train buffs gather to play with toys

Michael Casey, 8, and his mother, Dorothea, of Greenwich examine the model train display in the lobby of the Adam's Mark Hotel.

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Related Topix: Buffalo, NY, Life, Model Railroading, Models, Hobbies, Nesconset, NY

The Daily News Journal

The Buzz: Club chugs into the 'Boro

Calling all model railroad fans. The Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders is opening a storefront location in the mini-mall at the K-Mart shopping center, located at 1266 Northwest Broad St.

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Related Topix: Non-Profit, Smyrna, TN, Tennessee, Life, Model Railroading, Models, Hobbies

PittsburghLIVE.com

Technical skills land Blairsville native key job with Lionel

Not many people can say they play with toys for a living. In fact, impressionable youth usually are advised to not mix work and play.

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Thu Jul 24, 2008

Pantagraph

DeWitt Co. Judge Stephen Peters retiring after 22 years

When DeWitt County Judge Stephen Peters takes off his robe for the last time July 31, he will trade the legal profession for his two favorite hobbies: model trains and grandchildren.

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Related Topix: Life, Model Railroading, Models, Hobbies, Chicago Metro

WisInfo

Open house will get you on track for model-railroading hobby

The Sheboygan Society of Scale Model Railroad Engineers, which is celebrating its 31st year, will host a midsummer open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27 at the Railroad Lodge, 1001 ...

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Related Topix: Sheboygan, WI, Life, Model Railroading, Models, Hobbies

Tue Jul 22, 2008

Herald & Review

More of this story

There's never a dull moment in Burkhartville. And right on cue comes the afternoon express, whistling down the tracks, when it suddenly hits a faulty switch and the locomotive goes one way and several of the ...

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Mon Jul 21, 2008

Martinsburg Journal

Rail Days comes to a close

The 10th annual Rail Days wrapped up Sunday, and organizers said they were pleased with what the event offered to the public despite the scorching heat, which caused a somewhat small turnout.

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Related Topix: War, WV, Martinsburg, WV, Life, Model Railroading, Models, Hobbies, University of Tennessee System, Martin (University of Tennessee System)

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Home News Tribune

Hoquat Hobbies a 'model' business in Bound Brook

Jeff Wilson has found his niche - in the niche market of S-Scale train parts and products.

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Related Topix: Bound Brook, NJ, Cliffwood, NJ, Middlesex County, NJ, Life, Model Railroading, Models, Hobbies

Arizona Republic

Scenic drive: Verde Valley

The Verde Canyon area around Clarkdale and Cottonwood has a long, rich past. The ancient Sinaguan people tended fields near the Verde River for generations, and built impressive pueblos.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Life, Model Railroading, Models, Hobbies, Clarkdale, AZ, Cottonwood, AZ, Travel

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Anaheim Hills News

Model train enthusiasts flock to Anaheim for big show

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Wed Jul 16, 2008

The Clark Fork Chronicle

Walt gets the best of both worlds

Railroad Day Grand Marshal enjoys the Cubbies and Montana by Richard Werst It is fitting that Walter Hilberg was chosen to be the Grand Marshal of the Railroad Day Parade this year.

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Tue Jul 15, 2008

Buffalo News

Model trains roll to Buffalo for annual hobbyists show

Downtown Buffalo will become a railroad hub again next week as model train hobbyists from the Lionel Collectors Club of America chuff into Adam's Mark Hotel for their annual convention Sunday through July 26.

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Independent

Train sets sought for festival

A toy train in your closet, garage or attic could be a big boost for this year's Festival of Trains and Trees at the Paramount Arts Center.

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Related Topix: Life, Model Railroading, Models, Hobbies, Ashland, KY

Sun Jul 13, 2008

City of Las Cruces

Kids Can Sign Up To Work On Model Train Layout

The Las Cruces Railroad Museum, 351 N. Mesilla Street, is inviting kids to help work on a model train layout.

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Related Topix: Las Cruces, NM, Las Cruces Metro, Arts, Painting

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Reno Gazette-Journal

Want your own train? The Model Railroaders have the perfect one for you

The Model Railroaders of Fallon have reorganized and their current project is a complete rebuild of their train lab that is located in the yellow S&B Freight Station by the parking lot across from the Depot ...

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

DNJ.com

Smyrna Library makes way for model train display

Get on board with Smyrna Public Library as it hosts a model railroad display from Nashville N-TRAK. Longtime library employee Jimmie Guthrie will be among the train enthusiasts bringing their elaborate model ...

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Related Topix: Smyrna, TN, Life, Model Railroading, Models, Hobbies, Nashville Metro, Nashville, TN

Wed Jul 09, 2008

WSJV-TV South Bend

All aboard for a train show

If you like model trains, then you're on track for a great weekend at the Century Center.

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Mon Jul 07, 2008

Messenger

Central Railroad Club progressing in refurbishment of Allen House

' Although the reopening of the historic Allen House into a welcome center and railroad museum won't officially occur until next year, Central Railway Model and Historical Society President Jim Reece is pleased ...

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