The train display was broken-up into three sections. The first section was the beginning of trains, from the mid 1800's through early 1900's. Below is an Old West section....
A coal camp on a moutainside. I loved it!
The most interesting novelty that we saw: a morgue, complete with caskets...
A Civil War battleground...
The trains wound their way through endless track around the display. On the loudspeaker were noises that trains would make as they passed you, such as whistles, screeching brakes, and chugging steam engines.
The trains wound their way through endless track around the display. On the loudspeaker were noises that trains would make as they passed you, such as whistles, screeching brakes, and chugging steam engines.
There was an overlook where you could see farmland from above...
The next period was the Middle Period, from the 1940's through the late 20th's Century. Below we saw a jail, complete with a prison making a jail break!
The next period was the Middle Period, from the 1940's through the late 20th's Century. Below we saw a jail, complete with a prison making a jail break!
A 1950's Drive-In...
By far, though, the most interesting section was the modern section, which was supposed to represent the 21st Century. It was huge! These trains were set in a big city. The companies on the buildings actually had modern sponsors....
See that red crane in the background, below? It actually continually moved. There was a high-rise supposedly being built that the trains were bringing supplies for...
Outside, they gave kids rides on a miniature Thomas train on a track that circled the building. There was also a train-themed indoor playground inside.
I would have loved to have taken more pictures of the actual trains themselves, but unfortunately, it's pretty impossible to get a good picture of a moving train that is behind plex-glass. Nonetheless, it was a wonderful time, and I would highly recommend it for children or adults alike. But especially for Tim Kearney, if he ever happened to be in the Cincinnati area!
See that red crane in the background, below? It actually continually moved. There was a high-rise supposedly being built that the trains were bringing supplies for...
Outside, they gave kids rides on a miniature Thomas train on a track that circled the building. There was also a train-themed indoor playground inside. 
I would have loved to have taken more pictures of the actual trains themselves, but unfortunately, it's pretty impossible to get a good picture of a moving train that is behind plex-glass. Nonetheless, it was a wonderful time, and I would highly recommend it for children or adults alike. But especially for Tim Kearney, if he ever happened to be in the Cincinnati area!Kara
Oh my goodness! That is like my Dad's absolute dream come true day! He would've loved it :) It looked like a lot of fun. :)
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