Back to the Choo-ture: the Enduring Nostalgia of Model Trains

Ridiculous History

English - March 21, 2024 14:15 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB - ★★★★ - 4.1K ratings
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What is it about model trains that so captivates people, young and old alike? How did they start as an icon of innovation, and then become such a treasured piece of nostalgia over time? In today's episode, the gang explores the history of model trains from centuries past to the modern day.

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