Golden Spike Tower president and BTS owner Bruce Mendenhall has been working on a model railroad for three years now as a ...

The mere sight of a model-train display can overwhelm people. Just ask George Boatwright, who has co-owned Mile Post 114 model train supply shop in North East with his wife, Lois, since last April.

An earlier version of this story included the incorrect name for Prince William Model Railroad Club member Jim Fletcher. This version has been updated with the correct name. More than 400 people ...