JAMES CITY — Thousands of model railroad lovers are expected this weekend at the James City County Library to watch — and help operate — trains set up for the holidays. Visitors will get to see seven ...

S-scale modeler Larry Robertson chats with a visitor as his freight train pauses on the tracks. Note the trailer-on-flatcar loads, an activity of progressive railroads starting in the 1950s. Photos: ...

Track and switches: American Models (diameters range from 42 up to 60 inches) Motive power: American Models, Gilbert American Flyer, S-Helper Service Rolling stock: American Models, Gilbert American ...