Thousands of model train enthusiasts once again made the pilgrimage to West Springfield for the “Railroad Hobby Show” put on by the Amherst Railway Society. Big trains, little trains, diesel, freight ...

Though I’ve been in the hobby for more than 70 years, I’m still amazed at the number of new products being released. Gone are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WEST SRPINGFIELD — Like many youngsters back in the 1950s, Ray Buteux got his first train when he was 2. Now in his 70s, Buteux, a ...

Fall Train Show Chairman Tom Ratkovich poses in front of the Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club’s logo sign. Ratkovich will be serving as chairman for the final time on Saturday. (Photo by Mark Suek) ...

Staff photo / J.T. Whitehouse Dennis Mamone of Poland shows the new Willy Wonka train set he will be donating to Akron Children’s next week. POLAND — Dennis Mamone enjoys his hobby of model ...

The annual event connects families and hobbyists through their shared love of model railroading.