Tom Williams, Malta, NY A: Though model trains for the 19th century aren't as common as items for the steam-to-diesel transition era, they're out there, but you may need to do some hunting. In ...

Model trains first appeared in the late 19th century as simple tinplate toys, often crafted by hand. Companies like Märklin in Germany and Lionel in the United States were pioneers in this space.

Regional trains ground to a standstill across much of the German rail network with a strike ... proposing instead an optional model that involves one hour less with no cut in pay or a pay rise ...

That's why one rail operator in Germany took the bold step to switch its trains to a type of fuel that has never been tested on trains before: hydrogen. While not cheap, the investment needed to ...