The first step in building a freight train is an understanding of what railroaders mean by “compliance.” A freight train is said to be “in compliance” when it’s assembled properly and is ...

76-year-old Phil Haile has a lifelong hobby of building electric train layouts. His prized possession has become quite an attraction during the holidays. Now, his current layout spans over 1,600 ...

Members of the club will open their intricate railroad layouts to the public 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (and Dec. 18-19, 2010) for their annual Christmas open house. A railroad ...