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Famous Model Train Hobbyists

All aboard! Several famous musicians, actors, and TV personalities are model railway enthusiasts. Some of these celebrities collect Lionel trains, while others prefer a variety of models. One famous musician even put off recording a new album to work on his elaborate railroad model. Who is the most famous model train hobbyist? Tom Hanks tops our list. His love of model trains reportedly made him eager to sign on as a voice actor in the 2004 film The Polar Express. Frank Sinatra collected Lionel and tinplate model trains. He even had an entire cottage dedicated to the hobby. Neil Young loves model trains so much that he is a part owner of Lionel Trains. In 2008, it was reported that Phil Collins was incredibly busy building a model railroad at his home in Switzerland, and the album that he was supposed to be recording had to be put on hold. Other notable model train enthusiasts include Eric Clapton, Walt Disney, and Johnny Cash. Do you collect model trains? Take a look at this famous model train hobbyist list and let us know who you think would have the most impressive collection.

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    Tom Hanks

    Tom Hanks' love of model trains reportedly made him eager to sign on as a voice actor in the 2004 film The Polar Express.

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    Elton John

    Elton John reportedly has a model railroad running through his garden.

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    Michael Jordan

    Michael Jordan is noted by the National Model Railroad Association as a model train enthusiast.

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    Warren Buffett

    Warren Buffett reportedly has a large model railroad in his home. His Berkshire Hathaway company also owns a controlling share of the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway.

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    Winston Churchill

    Winston Churchill was reportedly a rail transport modeller.

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    David Hasselhoff

    David Hasselhoff reportedly has a garden railroad in G Scale.

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    Frank Sinatra

    Frank Sinatra collected Lionel and tinplate model trains. He even had an entire cottage dedicated to his hobby.

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    Walt Disney

    Walt Disney loved model trains and often included railroads in his cartoons, films, and theme parks.

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    Gary Coleman

    Gary Coleman's model train layout was featured in the 1990 issue of Railroad Model Craftsman.

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    Gene Hackman

    Gene Hackman is often listed among famous model train enthusiasts.

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