An 80-year-old resident of Hazle Twp., Hoegg took an interest in model trains when his grandparents, one of whom worked on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, introduced him to the hobby as a child.

Train-watching basics: Among the ways in which people participate in the railroad hobby, the simple act of watching trains is the most popular. Some railfans thrill to the power of thousands of ...

IRON MOUNTAIN – Superior Hobby U.P. owner Mark Wiederrecht said he is part of a “dying breed,” being in hobbies, toys and ...

The store is currently hosting a going out of business sale and is set to close on Thursday, Dec. 29. Village Train & Hobby is located at 191 Main Street in Windsor. More information can be found ...

The full-service hobby shop moved to Cascade Avenue in 2009. He said he enjoyed being part of Kennewick’s historic downtown, calling it a great place for small businesses, well maintained and clean.

While model trains are high-profile at Christmastime, “the hobby itself is always growing and adopting new technology,” Vondrak says. The innovations include: 3D printing ...