Filed Under (Toy Train Set) by admin on 03-04-2011
History on display
The rich heritage of North Central Washington can be found at our historical museums, packed with artifacts and exhibits. Here’s a quick look at what you can expect on your tour through the past.
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Filed Under (DCC Model Trains) by admin on 10-12-2010
History goes cutting edge at Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club (VIDEO)
The Schuylkill Valley Model Railroad Club in Phoenixville recently hosted an open house to show off their latest locomotive creation.
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Trains track history of fond memories for enthusiasts
The difference between men and boys, in this case, is the price of their trains.
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The History Of Toy Model Trains
A majority of people tend to collect the toy model trains for a number of reasons. Some people enjoy building the trains while others love how the toy trains look and like the feeling that comes along with having the perfect train set. Despite the various reasons, one thing that is similar is that there is a higher demand for the toy model trains. The popularity of this hobby is not about to change anytime soon either.
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Filed Under (Railroad Books) by admin on 16-06-2010
Hintz unearths Wisconsin’s forgotten history
If you don’t know about Marty HIntz, you’re really not paying attention. In addition to his work as a journalist and freelance writer — and half of a gossip column team — Hintz has written, quite literally, dozens and dozens of books. We caught up with him planting spuds and he took a break to tell us about his latest, “Forgotten Tales of Wisconsin.”
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Filed Under (Atlas Model Trains) by admin on 15-05-2010
A Brief History of Atlas Model Trains
Atlas model trains started out as Atlas Tool Company, which was founded by Stephen Schaffan Sr. in 1924. The owner of the company did what any other small business owner of the day would do and asked his teenage son to work in the family store. Stephan Schaffan Junior had a different passion in life. He enjoyed making model airplanes and as such, spent a lot of time at the local hobby shop. In order to try to make some extra cash, the young man continuously asked for something to do in the shop. His hope was to be able to work with the materials he enjoyed the most and make money in the process.
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Filed Under (Railroad Books) by admin on 07-03-2010
Announcing the Annual Black Book Fair in Celebration of Black History Month
For Immediate Release. Please announce the following not-for-profit event:
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Filed Under (Railroad Books) by admin on 28-02-2010
A Look Into The History Of The Lionel Model Train
A look into the history of the Lionel Model Train is fascinating. Lionel trains got their start in 1900 when Joshua Lionel Cowen created his first toy train, the Electric Express. Joshua was already a successful inventor at the time. He created the toy train as a nod to his childhood growing up around the rise of Union Pacific and Central Pacific lines, which made America into a world power.
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