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Aristo-Crafts Insider PDF Newsletters
Check out our collection of Aristo-Craft Insider Newsletters, A must read about the history of Aristo-Craft and their products.
Aristo-Crafts Annual Memorial Day Tribute
Anyone who has seen past years' military tributes know that they are spectacular. This year's tribute will not disappoint you.
May 24, 2013 - 11:00:00 AM
Lego railway declared longest plastic train set ever
Eighty Danish Lego devotees got together on May 10 and 11 to help one Henrik Ludvigsen with his plan to build the world's longest plastic toy train track.
May 24, 2013 - 10:00:00 AM
World's oldest railway tunnel hidden
World's oldest railway tunnel hidden by a rockery for 36 years is discovered 10ft underground in a back garden
May 3, 2013 - 6:00:00 AM
Kiwanis Donates $500 To Berlin Free Library
The Kiwanis Club of Berlin has contributed $500 to the Berlin Free Library towards the purchase of children's books.
Apr 26, 2013 - 6:00:00 AM
Discovering The Art of Miniature Photography
There is an entire sub-genre of photographers that base their craft on the art of photographing miniatures.
Apr 24, 2013 - 11:00:00 AM
1939 Worlds Fair Pagent
I just finished watching a show on the 1939 New York World's Fair. I stumbled across this picture which is a great example of the show.
Mar 29, 2013 - 6:51:38 AM
Trains in the Garden' talk at Summit Old Guard
John Groot, a model railroad enthusiast, will speak on the subject "Trains in the Garden" to the Old Guard of Summit at its meeting,February 5th.
Jan 28, 2013 - 9:00:00 AM
36 Photos of Railway Tracks
Railway tracks provide an excellent subject with which to practice using leading lines in photography. These photographs have largely managed to do that, many in an eye-popping way.
Oct 22, 2012 - 9:00:00 AM
VIDEO: Large Scale Trains Time Saver by Ric Golding
Come check out this video all about Ric Golding's Time Saver in Large Scale size! It is a great way to get kids interested in trains.
Sep 14, 2012 - 8:00:00 AM
Train journeys slower now than a century ago
Long-distance travelers can also be thankful for progress. The fastest train from Edinburgh to London in 1895 took eight and a half hours, compared to four now.
Aug 27, 2012 - 12:00:00 PM
New Jersey's 19th-Century 'Bicycle Railroad''
Looking for a different vignette on your Garden Railroad. Here's an idea that combines bicycles and rail.
Aug 8, 2012 - 6:00:00 AM
Model rail enthusiast sues neighbour after flooding derails steam train
A model railway enthusiast who claims flooding from a neighbour's garden has "swamped" his lawn and silenced his beloved steam engines is battling for over 200,000 Pounds compensation.
Mar 15, 2012 - 9:11:37 AM
Your Favorite Websites
A past Tuesday Topic talked about what your favorite websites were other than the usual Large Scale sites. That information is complied here for you to enjoy.
Mar 14, 2012 - 9:00:00 AM
The 2011 VETERAN'S DAY TRIBUTE
The 2011 VETERAN'S DAY TRIBUTE has now been posted to the RMT website. Please feel free to share it with your friends and family.
Nov 9, 2011 - 11:00:00 AM
Lackawanna Historical Society announces Model Trains program
The Lackawanna Historical Society announces the program "Model Trains through the Ages" in partnership with Steamtown National Historic Site.
Nov 9, 2011 - 11:00:00 AM
Man crushed by garden model train at his Wilmcote home
Our trains are fun. But the reality is there is an inherent danger whenever we work or play outside.
Nov 7, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Gaithersburg looking for new stations for fiberglass train
To keep the city's All Aboard the Art Train initiative rolling, officials are looking for new stations for a recently refurbished fiberglass locomotive.
Oct 27, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Wickham Park Miniature Railroad
Located in Manchester, CT, a railroad has come to town at Wickham Park's Sensory Garden.
Jul 25, 2011 - 10:29:43 AM
Traveling railroad exhibit makes first Kent County stop in Dover
Delaware has many ties to the railroad industry. When railroads weren't bringing jobs upstate, they were connecting travelers and ship agriculture.
Jul 15, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Train station getting a needed facelift
The cosmetic work on the old building is being done to honour the history of the tiny community
Jun 18, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Exploring a Cornerstone of Wayzata's History
The first train arrived in Wayzata on the St. Paul & Pacific Railroad track in 1867. The line started 25 miles away at the St. Paul Station.
Jun 13, 2011 - 6:29:45 AM
Concord, CA - KidFest continues through today
"One display, from the Bay Area GRS, was part model railway, part garden. It was a work in progress that was a hit with kids and adult train fans alike."
May 30, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Memorial Day - Aristocraft & RMT
Every year more of our soldiers are called to their final rest. Visit the RMT website to see their tribute.
May 19, 2011 - 1:00:00 PM
Pottersville train museum on track for summer opening
When Clarke Dunham lost corporate sponsorship in 2008 for his long-running model train exhibit, Railroads on Parade, he was left with years of work, hundreds of detailed model buildings and 2,500 feet of track.
May 12, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
Partners for Amtrak Safety and Security (PASS) program
LSOL.com member Donald Urquhart posted this information in response to National Train Day. We wanted to make sure everyone was aware of this.
Apr 29, 2011 - 11:00:00 AM
Volunteer at a Garden Railroad
While searching for news items, I found this opportunity for people living in the Albuquerque area. An great chance to help your community and "play with trains".
Apr 19, 2011 - 5:00:00 AM
Garden Train in India Park
On the other side of the world, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has placed trains in a few gardens in the city. One of these is the Rajarshi Shahu Garden.
Apr 18, 2011 - 6:00:00 AM
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