The N.C. Transportation Museum is offering a unique opportunity for visitors this week called Steam Over Spencer: A Live Steam Model Train Event. Guests are invited to experience […] ...

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The gathering brought together collectors, machinists, and enthusiasts who share an interest in the mechanical ingenuity of the past.

Real trains were a major mode of transportation for my parents. Many boys in my generation spent hours engaged with model trains. The next generation was mildly connected to them. More recently, ...

The introduction of several advanced, efficient, and more robust power options over the years has largely overshadowed steam ...