This world, created by the Short Line Model Railroad Club of Ephrata, is frozen in time. Look closely and many of the tiny people are wearing shorts or playing a pick-up basketball game in T-shirts.

The Rensselaer Model Railroad Society's famed 4,000-square-foot model train layout is breaking up again, this time for good.

Model trains are a sign of the holidays. At least a few stick around into the new year. Here are five to check out in January. Scene from the Choo Choo Barn's Christmas display. Where: Choo Choo Barn, ...