FRACKVILLE – Coal breakers were common sights in Schuylkill County communities back in 1925. The Mahanoy and Broad Mountain model train display at Schuylkill Mall, Frackville, which pays tribute to ...

Model railways are a deep and rewarding hobby, and the mechanisms involved can be both surprisingly intricate and delightful. A great example that may surprise the unfamiliar is that of model train ...

For many people in southwestern Pennsylvania, coal is an integral part of life. It can dictate the types of jobs people have and even influence the culture of the area. For the HObo Model Railroad ...

This past Saturday, a coal-fired steam locomotive named Sadie pulled into Union Station in downtown Wichita. Officially known as Lehigh Valley Coal Co. #126, Sadie is the featured attraction for the ...

HAGERSTOWN — Hagerstown was nicknamed the “Hub City” during the heyday of coal and steam, a history that one can see in small scale at the Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum. The roundhouse, which once ...

At Maker Faire this weekend. tucked in between a building full of homegrown foodstuffs and a rock polishing booth is the Bay Area Garden Railway Society (BAGRS). They’re running a few live steam ...

A model railway enthusiast had his ashes put inside a toy coal truck so he can enjoy his hobby from beyond the grave. Peter Hurst spent 40 years building up a collection of 40 locomotives in his attic ...

News & Products for the week of October 13th 2025 Model railroad operators and builders can get the latest information about ...

A 3D scan of the world's oldest model locomotive has revealed its hidden inner workings for the first time in more than 200 years. Using a CT X-Ray, experts have been able to get a glimpse of the ...

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A train buff’s stunning collection of model steam engines that he used to drive around his back garden is set to sell for £250,000. The late Jack Salem was a steam train enthusiast and over a 40-year ...