LA GRANGE, Ky. — In a La Grange, Kentucky, basement packed wall-to-wall with model train parts, a small online business has spent two decades delivering miniature locomotives and tiny track pieces to hobbyists nationwide. But this holiday season, Trains-in-the-Attic is facing a major obstacle, and it has nothing to do with trains.

Owner Anita Embry said USPS delays are derailing the business, leaving hundreds of customers waiting on essential parts for Christmas displays.

“These people are getting out their trains for their Christmas layouts around the tree,” Embry said. “They are waiting on their parts to make their holiday perfect.”

Packages piling up in Louisville

Embry relies entirely on USPS for shipping since it's more cost-friendly to her and customers. But she said something

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