The dirt on rails and wheels is usually a mixture of oxidation, lubricants, and dust that isn't particularly visible. And the problem is that this invisible mix is an insulator. And if it gets ...

BRANDON, Wis. (WBAY) - Watching trains go by as a young boy inspired a life-long hobby for a Fond du Lac County man. Later in life, he spent nearly four decades creating a massive model train layout.

Model railroaders typically observe their project from high above. It would be neat to see what the world looks like to the residents of your little town, but getting down to their point of view is ...