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A cross between a 1970s filmmaker's special effects studio and your weird uncle's garage, NorthlandZ contains an entire miniature city built around model train infrastructure in Flemington, New Jersey ...

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When Mike Tebolt gave up his paper route, there was another job waiting for him — repairing model railroad trains, working for a train store in his hometown of New Rochelle. That was back in the 1950s ...

Some build them in their basements. But Dick Shellenberg's train set takes up most of his backyard. The retired elementary school principal has turned model train conductor in the town of Corning.

Dennis Lakomy has been collecting and running model trains since his dad gave him his first model train set in 1962. They are on display in his home near Port Huron and include an operating layout.

Experience a ride like no other on Bruce Zaccagnino's model train railroad. 'Iron Valley' model railroad scene at Northlandz in Flemington, New Jersey. Adam Rivera/ABC News — -- Less than 90 ...