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Saturdays, November 24, December 1, 8 and 15, 2012
Sundays, December 2, 9 and 16, 2012
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Toy Train Christmas is intended to bring back the days of old when toy trains were common around the Christmas tree. The first Toy Train Christmas in 2004 included 9 fully decorated Christmas trees and each had a toy train around it In 2011, there were over 35 operating trains.. This included a full range of electric trains in operation from the smallest Z gauge to a large garden scale layout. Trains range from very old to new models. There were many hands on activities for the kids including crafts projects and toy trains designed for younger children to operate. The caboose ride from the depot to the "North Pole" to see Santa was a child's delight. Festivities included hot chocolate and cookies. Optional photographs with Santa were available. Planning has already began for 2012. If you have an interest in displaying your trains, call Doug Shearer, (509) 865-5019. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for kids.
Toy trains are a giant hit with the kids. |
Toy trains were set up to provide kids an opportunity to view them up close. |
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A Mickey and Minnie Mouse handcar made its circles on an original handcar.
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attempt was made to incorporate the trees and toy trains into the museums
normal displays. Here a Lionel passenger train makes its stop on our
REA cart.
Children were provided an opportunity to make their own Christmas decorations and drawings for Santa. |
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| Piper Hale's garden scale layout is always popular. | ||
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trains in all sizes including outdoor "G gauge or garden scale were
fascinating for the kids. |
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The caboose ride departs from the museum track in front of the depot.
Kids were fascinated with their first ride in the cupola of the caboose. |
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Santa's helpers take photos which are printed on site or provided on CD for additional fee. |  Santa and Mrs. Claus with an elf embark for the North Pole. The caboose ride ends at the "North Pole" where the kids are able to talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus and deliver their letters directly to him. |
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Train
layouts continue to evolve and the event has grown accordingly.
Toy Train Christmas is becoming a holiday tradition for many families.