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Flowery Branch resident’s 'ancient hobby' pays homage to city’s historic charm
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A jack of several trades and "master of two or three," Flowery Branch resident Dave Kirkley spends his holiday season fleshing out a model train set that pays homage to the city he calls home. The 4-by-6-foot replica features familiar establishments like Antebellum, Sample Pleasures Gift Outlet, Whole Being Cafe, Liberty Candy Company, the train depot and the iconic caboose situated at the end of Main Street. Photo courtesy Vicki Kirkley
Dave Kirkley may not be a native of Flowery Branch, but in the 17 years that he and his family have called the city home, it’s grown increasingly nearer and dearer to his heart. A jack of several trades and “master of two or three,” the Maryland transplant has spent the last few years fleshing out a model train set that pays homage to Flowery Branch’s historic charm.