A Thomas the Tank Engine-inspired model railway will be on display at a major festival.

In their backyard, Al and Bev Mann have 550 feet of model-railroad tracks that run past a pond, a waterfall, a market and a used-car dealership, among many other landmarks. But in 2005, the first year ...

DANVILLE — Murphy O’Brien points to the trains chugging along the tracks — whistles blowing, steam billowing from the engines — and smiles from ear to ear. Murphy O’Brien is 4. “She loves trains and ...

CROCKETT — Extensive model railroad layouts will be operating and on display to the public during the fourth annual Crockett Railroad Days fom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24 and 25. Two model train clubs ...