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Train enthusiast builds huge working miniature railroad track in his backyard

A train enthusiast has spent more than five years building a stunning working miniature railroad track – in his own backyard. James Ardin, 36, created the 660-yard line that circles his three-acre ...
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Train enthusiast builds miniature railway in his backyard

A train buff has spent more than five years building a stunning working miniature railway track - in his own back garden. James Ardin, 36, created the 660-yard line, which circles his three-acre plot ...
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He started building a railroad in his backyard - before the inspectors arrived

With permits, inspectors, and construction keeping him close to home, he turns an unexpected pile of reclaimed wood and scrap metal into something ambitious—a DIY railway through the woods. Connecting ...
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For Pride in Altadena, he's dusting off the huge model train set in his backyard

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The cold sweats are gone. The ...
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Garden railroads delight with Northwest nostalgia in miniature backyard masterpieces

“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 ...