The First Annual Train show & Swap Meet was held on Jan. 29 in Monticello. This was a fundraiser for the Maquoketa Valley Model Railroad Club, which includes Monticello, Manchester, Cascade, Central City and more. Bill Lindsay of Ainsworth, Iowa visits with customers Doug Busch and Zame Hackl. Lindsay is a dealer of railroad items, such as these lanterns. (Photos by Kim Brooks)
Dax Pasker of Monticello enjoyed taking in all of the trains and collectibles at the Train show & Swap Meet in Monticello. There were 19 vendors on hand, selling model train parts and accessories, as well as railroad memorabilia.