From model collector to private operator of historical trains

Some people collect toy trains as a hobby. For others only real ones will do! A Swiss collector started buying and restoring historic trains. He now runs his trains on certain Swiss railway tracks. The trains can also be rented out for special occasions. (TSR/swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on June 21, 2011 - 10:46

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