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Kevin Loof's Passion For Building Model Railroads

KSJD | By Tom Yoder

Published September 6, 2016 at 9:33 AM MDT

Model railroading involves dedication to the history of railroads and the intricate details of the cars, operations, and architecture surrounding it. KSJD's Tom Yoder talked with railroad enthusiast and model railroader Kevin Loof about the trains he builds and why he is a self-described "lunatic" about all things concerning railroads and their history.

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