The iconic "Polar Express," train was inspired by the 1941 Pere Marquette 1225 steam locomotive. Now, fans hope to make the ...

The CTA Holiday train is back and spreading joy throughout Chicago during December. The decked-out holiday train, a CTA tradition for more than three decades, will make appearances on all of the ...

According to officials with the TriCounty Toy Run, Sunday’s 33rd annual event went smoothly, even with the bitter cold and wind for the start in Temple, “I told my friend it was going to be warm and ...

Options range from classic model trains to decked-out subways. As the 2025 holiday season gets underway, multiple cities are celebrating the festive season using trains -- from classic model trains to ...

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The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, and Greater Cincinnati has plenty of timeless traditions that will get you in the holiday spirit. The annual Fountain Square Christmas tree lighting, ...

Tickets for one of the Chicago area's most beloved and family-friendly holiday traditions go on sale Monday, and they're "expected to sell out fast." Beginning at 12 p.m. Monday, tickets for Metra's ...

Former Editor Neil Besougloff purchased this manuscript in 2002, and wondered why it hadn’t been used. I found the answer while scanning the slides–the photo quality is not great. While the photos are ...

Model trains and toy trains, including some free exhibits, are featured throughout Delaware and nearby states. See several ideas where visitors can get on track at exhibits in November and December.

THE NORTH POLE? It's a super-long flight, as any busy elf knows, and anyone suddenly arriving unannounced would likely disrupt the festive flow of the World's Most Famous Toy Factory. Still, there are ...

As temperatures increase, trains and subways are becoming unendurable. Potential solutions include everything from cooling tunnels with water to painting rolling stock—but there’s no magic fix. The ...