The Loud Horn Train

Gigi took me and Garrett to Tyler to the Discovery Science Place and on the way back we got to see a freight train in Mineola, TX. After the freight train passed the Amtrak passenger train came through. We thought we had missed it because it was scheduled earlier but it was delayed.



Then we met Martha. She runs the station at Mineola and helped us figure out a fun day trip for Thursday. More on that later.

Grainbelt Freight Yard, Clinton, Oklahoma

Here's a clip of video that arti73662 took on a trip through Clinton. Do you recognize the place?

Christmas Delebrations and Trains

Just discovered some trains that are part of the Christmas season in Washington D.C. Staff and volunteers prepare the White House, the people's house, every year and this year First Lady Michelle Obama has chosen Reflect, Rejoice, Renew as the theme. What that means is to think about all the things we have to be thankful for; to be happy about all the things we have; and to renew things like get together with friends and to reuse/recycle everything we can. Some 5th graders from public schools 22 in New York.



The Botanical Gardens does displays made of natural plants and they have a couple of terrific trains.



and the caterpillar train.


Which one do you like best?

Mineola, TX Train Station

This is the Mineola, Texas Train Station is near where Papa and Gigi are moving soon.

The Station has this great caboose out front.

Papa David let Gigi take his picture on the caboose.
While they were there they got to see a big freight train pass through.

So, Dylan, how would you like to bring your mom, dad and brother and take the train to Papa and Gigi's house?

Celebrating a Birthday!

Happy Birthday (again) Dylan! What a great party with lots of laughing.
It's fun to remember it all over again :o)

Snow like I've Never Seen

Check this video out - I think you'll like the surprise and hope you feel better soon.

--Gigi

Trains Plowing Through the Snow

Dylan, I know its summer but here's a really cool train video with a snow plow on the front of the engine. Have you ever seen a train with a snow plow on it? The description says it was recorded in Goodland, Kansas so I put in a map from Clinton to Goodland so you could see how far it is. My friends Sue, Tricia and Orvella live nearby in Colby, Kansas. You can see it on the map.

What do you think of the video? It looks like the land is even flatter in Goodland than it is in Clinton! How deep do you think the snow would have to be for the train to not be able to go through?