Why spikes matter: Sudden voltage surges from derailments or shorts can fry sensitive circuit boards in modern locomotives. Protection options: TVS diodes and surge protectors on each transformer ...

Young train enthusiasts had a chance to become railroad conductors last weekend during the Historic Pullman Foundation Model Train Experience. But the youngsters weren’t the only ones enthralled by ...

Train operating companies Thameslink and Great Northern provided an expert panel to judge model trains made by 100 ...

Train lovers of all ages can enjoy the Great Northeast Model Train Show at the Holiday Inn Scranton East, 200 Tigue St., Dunmore, on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. hosted by Bernie Macavage, owner of ...

Dennis Lakomy has been collecting and running model trains since his dad gave him his first model train set in 1962. They are on display in his home near Port Huron and include an operating layout.

Pieces of the Rensselaer Model Railroad Society’s 4,000-square-foot model train layout are ready to be taken away by volunteers working with the National Model Railroad Association’s northeast region ...

Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Along the B&A Trail sits a historic train depot on Riggs Avenue. Inside, the Severna Park Model Railroad Club has ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Calling all train lovers in the Richmond area! The Model Railroad Show returns to the city this weekend for three days of train-themed fun. From Friday, Nov. 28, to Sunday, Nov.