Interest in model trains has varied over decades, even during Christmas. Since the 1950s, television, slot cars, plastic models and other diversions have diluted the attraction of model trains.

A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. The iconic American company is about to roll into its 125th anniversary.

Growing up, Rob Caves remembers there was always a train set under his family Christmas tree. As an adult, the Los Angeles native has brought this fond memory, and his passion, on a grand scale to ...

The train club’s volunteers will demonstrate how to operate the model trains. The club, also known as the Antelope Line, presented a similar exhibit last year.

Explore LA Mega model train set Altadena backyard houses massive toy train world By Fiona Ng Updated January 4, 2025 12:59 AM Published December 28, 2024 5:00 AM ...

ASHLEY — The town is keeping one man’s passion alive by displaying a 1,500-square-foot model train set and Christmas village as part of the Ashley Country Christmas celebration.

He believes this Christmas model train display gives people the opportunity to visit yesteryear and maybe even learn something, too. "All these layouts operate, and so people can watch the trains run.

Local Christmas Tree, model train village is ‘big hit’ Posted: Dec 17, 2023 / 03:27 PM EST Updated: Dec 17, 2023 / 03:56 PM EST ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — The whistling sound and twinkling lights of a model train have filled the DeMent family’s Mount Pleasant home each holiday season for decades. “My dad had this ...