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There were many brave men that left a mark in the history of the American nation, but few compare to General John J. Pershing. He was more than a soldier, only concerned with armed conflicts and wars, but also a man that enjoyed being part of his community. He loved life and he loved people, two things that can be seen during his entire career. Born on the 13th of September, 1860, John J. Pershing attended the United States Military Academy,...

Garden Model railroading is a great hobby. Model Railroading is a passion that helps you unwind and relax by allowing you in to create the world of your imagination in your own backyard. Your Garden Railroad will be the talk of your local hobby community. Choosing the right trains is an important part of developing a garden G Gauge train layout where model trains are the center piece.How will these small items cope out in the hot sun and occasion...

The Chicago Toy Soldier Show for 2017 is coming up quickly. This year it's being sponsored by Trains and Toy Soldiers in its 37th year. 37 years! Can you believe it? Make sure you mark the day, Sunday, September 24th, on your calendar. This one day event runs from 10 am to 3:30 pm in the beautiful Hyatt Regency Schaumburg in Chicago, recipient of 2016's Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.Book your flight and room now! We ar...

Clash of Empires refers to a full range of military figures created by WBritain, famed around the world for the stunning detail of their miniatures. This particular range covers the historic and world changing era of the 1750s to the 1790s, when much of the known world was at war.During that time, the romanticism, heroism and spirit of adventure was unprecedented. Colonial America was being shaped, out of which would one day emerge the bo...

Hartland Locomotive Works (HLW) unashamedly announces on their website that they are “Proudly made in the USA since 1995.” Their patriotism and passion show in the quality and attention to detail in every one of their high quality and affordable G-scale locomotives, rolling stock, coaches, freight cars and cabooses, designed to run on 1 gauge track.Every piece is designed, manufactured, assembled, painted and packaged in LaPorte, Indiana....