Toy
Train Christmas
Saturdays, November 28, December 5, 12 and 19, 2009
Sundays, December 6, 13 and 20, 2009
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 2005 included 9 fully decorated Christmas trees and each had a toy train around it In 2008, the displays had increased in quantity and quality. There were a full range of electric trains in operation from the smallest Z gauge to a large garden scale layout. A 7 1/2" scale live steam model of NP 1364 was on display. Trains range from very old to new models. One room had all Lego trains in operation with an opportunity for kids to work on their own design.. There were many hands on activities for the kids including crafts projects and toy trains designed for younger children to operate. The short 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. New updates are being completed for 2009. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for kids.
Toy trains were 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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Lego
trains make a great train set |
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An
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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Toy
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. |
The caboose ride ends at the "North Pole" where the kids are able to talk to Santa and Mrs. Claus and deliver their pictures and letters directly to him. |
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A very happy day was provided for many families.
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