Model trains and gardens. They are two of our favorite hobbies. And people love putting the two together. There are small garden railroads that run past daisies and hostas, and there are elaborate ...

G-Scale Junction, a model train store in Heath, is a stop for many train lovers. The business specializes in G-Scale model trains. For more information, call 740-967-7300 or go to gscalejunction.com.

An old Western town has taken over Gary and Jonette Lee's backyard. Tiny Baker City, with its barbershop, cabins and stores, is part of a development crisscrossed by train tracks. Chugging through ...

Richard Dobler is a railroad baron in the manner of Henry Flagler, though on a less ostentatious scale. Adjacent to his home between Lake Wales and Dundee lies an 18-acre model train domain that he — ...

“A steam train!” a young boy exclaimed, shaking his hands with wild enthusiasm. “Look at that one!” He sat cross-legged on the ground in the backyard of Alan and Nola Olsen, literally shaking with ...

Linda Mueller acquired Castle Farms of Charlevoix in 2001 and began an extensive restoration project. At the start of the renovations, implementing what would become the largest Outdoor Model Railroad ...

See the New York Botanical Garden's holiday train show from the tracks. — -- The New York Botanical Garden is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its holiday train show in which model trains chug ...

The holiday season is upon us, brightened by decorations peeking onto the streets from house windows and adorning front lawns, lighting up storefronts and public spaces. Twinkling lights, greenery and ...

The Chicago Botanic Garden is more than peaceful, blooming gardens, it’s also a living museum and conservation science center. Situated on nearly 400 acres on and around nine islands, with six miles ...

The New York Botanical Garden in New York City is just one of many places across the country to see holiday-themed model train shows. Robert Benson Photography With the holidays chugging into full ...