The Ultimate Holiday Directory Dec 5, 2008
J & M Hobbies Nice selection of toys, models, arts and crafts, Thomas, puzzles, R/C planes & vehicles, Lionel trains, HO trains, rockets, and much more. 4665 Rt 6, North Eastham. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Christmas stop Nov 30, 2008
The museum and the trains will be open from noon to 4 p.m. each day of the event ... "He just loves trains," said his mom, Menia Gyalog. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Hornby eyes James Bond boost after profit fall Nov 7, 2008
Hornby trains were introduced in 1920. The firm bought Corgi Classics, one of the world's oldest makers of collectible die cast models whose toys included the Batmobile, from Corgi International Ltd for 8. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Model train show draws railroad fans of all ages Jul 21, 2008
Model trains run on the layout, left, inside the Williams Grove Steam Engine Museum during the annual Train Days Show hosted by the Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association Inc. (Matthew OHaren/Special to The Sentinel) ... Teagan said with a smile before scampering back to watch the Lionel and MTH trains travel around the platform ... Hours spent watching Thomas the Tank Engine and The Polar Express have really contributed to his passion, his mother explained, as has the fact... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Hornby on track for more growth Jun 6, 2008
It plans to do this through licensing deals, in the way it has broadened the appeal of its Hornby trains with Harry Potter and Thomas the Tank Engine licensing agreements. Its Scalextric racing cars have got a boost from a range based on the McLaren Formula 1 team and star driver Lewis Hamilton. (BBC News -- Business)
Exchange has old town feel May 30, 2008
According to Osur, about 200 people bring things into the store, filling it with assorted items, including stuffed animals, wooden trains, coloring books, toy chests, baby clothes, postcards, pottery, scarves, woven baskets, jewelry, cookbooks, locally-made jams, and more. Adding to the nostalgic feel, the store, which still has its original counter and oak wood floor, sells penny candy at the cash counter. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Auction keeps Medina Toy and Train Museum open Apr 21, 2008
Instead, the Seven Hills couple spent the occasion surrounded by small metal cars, trains and other collectible toys. "For our anniversary, we looked for auctions to go to, and since he likes to collect cars, here we are," said Abby Oberc, as her husband grinned and packed up a box of model cars. (Cleveland.com)
Loch Ness Monster sightings Dec 23, 2007
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Rowling Book Fetches Nearly $4 Million Dec 14, 2007
Bonhams on Monday will hold a huge, 1,417-lot Christmas sale featuring toy cars, trains, soldiers, dolls, puppets and teddy bears at its U.K. showrooms at Knowle on the outskirts of Birmingham. "Toys for boys," including trains, cars and soldiers, are selling especially well now, with exceptional pieces going for 200 to 1,500, says Leigh Gotch, Bonhams toy department director. (Wall Street Journal)
Historic VFW post may turn antique shop Dec 6, 2007
He has advertising signs, toy trucks, farm toys, antique toys electric trains, dishes and other mementos. Some of the toys are in their original packaging that would normally increase the value but all the toys got wet so he wants to take the toys out and try to sell them. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
The Holiday List Nov 15, 2007
Holiday-themed 2,300-square-foot Miniature Railroad & Village with its largest original replica in more than a decade: Forbes Field (opens Nov. 23); Breakfast Express features trains, stories, breakfast, a morning of activities and crafts, "The Polar Express: The IMAX Experience" and more, Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; "The Christmas Star" in Buhl Digital Dome. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Railroad show pulls into the Fairgrounds Aug 3, 2007
Greenberg Shows is the nation's top promoter of train and toy shows, and will showcase some 200-500 tables of model and toy trains and collectibles at this event. There will also be gigantic, fully functional model railroads, free seminars and workshops and activities for children. (Howard County Times, MD)
Family calendar Jul 8, 2007
Rail Fair, with railroad show, flea market and swap meet featuring model and toy trains, railroadiana, antique toys, diecast models, railroad exhibits and displays, guided tours of the steam locomotive, caboos and Grand Crossing tower, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Copeland Park, La Crosse, 4 and free for ages 12 and younger. Parent-Tot Swim, 11:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Memorial Pool, 19th Street and Campbell Road, (608) 791-8919, and Northside Community Pool, Liberty and Sill Streets, La Crosse, (608)... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
LISTMANIA: Things we wish were still here. Apr 5, 2007
Somewhere in the Middle wrote on April 01, 2007 8:50 AM:"I remember and recognize lots of the places mentioned! The Beanery was one of those really cool places because I loved the trains and I used to hang out with AlFo at KVNU when it was in a little old "shack" on 1400 North. One of my favorite places was the "Pop Shoppe" where you could take your bottles for "Pop Shoppe" pop. They had cool flavors you couldn't get anywhere else! Pete's Spudnut, and the old Straw Ibis gifts are high up on my... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Train enthusiast's home just one big depot Mar 28, 2007
When the Deltona resident isn't posting on political Web forums or scolding city commissioners at public meetings, he's building human-size trains and laying track so he can ride around his 2 ... His avid collection of trains, "Boston and Maine" signs, lanterns and all things railroad began in the '60s when his wife, Barbara, bought him a $30 toy train set ... Though his wife is in Sanford recovering from a knee replacement surgery and can't speak for herself, he says she's getting tired of... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Toy Fair 2007 Mar 12, 2007
Planes, Trains, Automobiles, Computers for Kids and Flippin' Frogs. For boys, Mattel has new, higher-tech small cars that make revving noises when kids shake them and zip along the ground when they put them down. (Fox News)
'HERO' ANNOUNCES FIRST TOY SHOW IN ELLISVILLE Mar 6, 2007
In addition, exhibitors will be on hand with trains and other items to demonstrate. HERO will have a lunch stand serving food throughout the day. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Hunt for collectibles brings expert to area Feb 1, 2007
It is particularly interested in rare toys, musical instruments, clocks and watches and trains ... He's spent the better part of the past decade with shirt sleeves rolled up at card tables in innocuous hotel banquet rooms from Miami to Montana, buying everything from $5 Madame Elizabeth baby dolls to $5,000 electric trains ... His collectors are primarily interested in toys, trains, dolls, clocks and watches, musical instruments and swords -- the rare, the old and the mint-condition ones. (Herald-Tribune)
