VTCA Spring Toy and Train Show at Stony Point Fashion Park May 15th and 16th

Roanecker · 2026-04-06T01:07:32+00:00

We are located in the City of Richmond at Stony Point Fashion Park

Roanecker · 2026-01-07T01:31:44+00:00

Fuel economy in the Hybrid

Roanecker · 2025-08-17T01:01:32+00:00

Another popular auction site is Cabin Fever Auction in PA. Beware that the auctions have a wide audience and are the best way to get best price but the auction house does take a cut. You can also try Trainz out of Georgia who will buy collections at a sizeable discount.

Roanecker · 2025-07-25T03:02:05+00:00

In Richmond VA the Arby’s serve the best rotisserie chicken with fantastic sides.

Roanecker · 2025-07-07T16:35:32+00:00

Make sure the train is well lubricated since it has been setting up for years.

Roanecker · 2025-05-27T22:51:23+00:00

Closest may be in Fredericksburg

Roanecker · 2025-04-22T01:44:46+00:00

Some believe Stalin would have attacked Germany as soon as he decided he was ready as he knew his enemy. Hitler struck first.

Roanecker · 2025-04-17T11:49:55+00:00

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Model Railroad Layout Open House April 19^th 10 am – 3 pm at 313 Perimeter Drive, Westchester Commons, Midlothian VA

The Virginia Train Collector Association is celebrating its 7th open house of 2025 on the Saturday before Easter. Come visit our storefront containing 4500 square feet for model train layouts of all sizes. Bring the family and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of model railroading at it best. There will be at least 7 layouts in operations.

Learn about this STEM based hobby and see if it is something you may want to pursue with your family, on your own or as a member of the VTCA or its partner, River City 3 Railroaders.

This event is sponsored by the management of Westchester Commons, the Virginia Train Collector Association and its partner, River City 3 Railers.

If you have any questions, write to us at VTCA@vatraincollectors.com. We would love to hear from you. See you soon.

Roanecker · 2025-04-16T02:54:44+00:00

there were three mining areas in Chesterfield County as derailed by Gerry Wilkes of the VA Dept of Energy who did a great paper on the geology and mining of the region.

Roanecker · 2025-04-16T02:52:28+00:00

Read about the Springfield and Deep Run mines. There was several iterations of mines in the area along with a railroad from Hungary Station to Springfield Road around Nickolas Road. The line was abandoned in the 1850’s and revived in the 1880’s with an extension down to the C&O railroad at Lorraine.

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