miniature-train enthusiast accused of molestation

[Knothead]

KELLER ? A miniature-train enthusiast accused of molestation surrendered this afternoon to Tarrant County authorities in Fort Worth.

Don Simpson, 65, of Keller, walked into the Tarrant County Jail shortly before 5 p.m. today. His bail was set at $150,000.

An arrest warrant charges Simpson with two counts of sexual assault of a child.

Simpson has targeted very young girls who visited his backyard train station and tracks, police said Friday.

The warrant is for two counts of sexual assault of a child, but one victim, police said. Five girls have made accusations, police said. All the girls are 3 to 4-years-old, police said Friday.

If convicted, Simpson faces a maximum of life in prison on each charge.

Simpson is the operator of Mr. Don?s Whistle Stop in his back yard, in the 8700 block of Buckner Lane, where had hosted parties for school-aged children. The Simpson family has been ordered to shut down the operation, authorities said.

Police had received more than 200 calls since Monday from concerned parents.