Chicago family’s backyard railway grows into village running seven trains

 Over two decades, a Chicago family’s backyard has transformed into a vibrant miniature railway town. What began as a modest garden endeavor blossomed into a captivating landscape filled with elaborate buildings and model trains. Despite initial worries about sacrificing garden space, family members embraced the hobby, turning their yard into a destination for train enthusiasts, while inspiring younger generations to explore the joys of model railroading. Over two decades, a Chicago family’s backyard has transformed into a vibrant miniature railway town. What began as a modest garden endeavor blossomed into a captivating landscape filled with elaborate buildings and model trains. Despite initial worries about sacrificing garden space, family members embraced the hobby, turning their yard into a destination for train enthusiasts, while inspiring younger generations to explore the joys of model railroading.