For more than a decade, Rob Caves has invited the public to his Altadena backyard to experience an ever-growing model train universe built by him and his fellow hobbyists in the Christmas Tree Lane ...

The idea of a custom run product — a manufacturer creating a special item for a retailer not sold in its catalog — is nothing new. Custom toy train products have existed for more than 100 years.

While this cute item retails for $60, it's on sale for just $15 at Walmart right now. It's an exceptional set that includes a locomotive, coal car, log car, and passenger car, alo ...

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The best electric train sets make for great presents but are also a fantastic hobby to get into anytime. From Lionel the Polar Express to the Intelino J-1 Smart Train, there are widely varied options ...

Idea person: Glen Rosenbaum, a partner at the law firm Vinson & Elkins LLP. Big idea: Showcase history through model train room. Where it came from: In the early '50s, when Rosenbaum was three or four ...