Looking for a way to spend some quality time with the kids in an age when computer games seem to steal their spare moments? Some area hobbyists say model train layouts are a great alternative to ...

Two new electric trains in California could be a sign that the notoriously laggard US is finally ready to catch up to the rest of the world. Two new electric trains in California could be a sign that ...

PlayStations, X-Boxes and Game Cubes. And now might be the perfect time to get started in the hobby, as the holiday season is often associated with electric model trains. “There’s something ...

Introduced in 1930 by Lionel Corp.—better known for its electric model trains—the fully functional toy stove shown at top had two electric burners and an oven that heated to 260 °C. It came with a set ...