I think that one of the best things about being a parent is getting to experience the things my kids love. Yesterday we went to a railroad museum.
Three retired gentleman proudly showed off their love of all things train. Like little kids, you could see their excitement to show off their painstakingly built models. These men had known one another for years, finishing each other’s sentences and filling in gaps in their stories about the history of the railroad in this part of Indiana. Their knowledge and dedication was apparent.
Carson didn’t care about the stories. He was in awe of watching as the model trains circled the elaborate track over and over again.
I could have stayed for hours, listening to the mens’ stories and watching the wonderment in Carson’s eyes. Or at least imagining the wonderment in his eyes. He wouldn’t turn around and risk missing one of the trains passing by.
Live in Indiana or close by? Visit the Linden Depot Museum in Linden, IN.
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aw, that is wonderfully heartwarming! I wish I lived nearby!!
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By Mz. Nesbit
on 09.17.08 12:46 pm | Permalink
I have always said that since I became a mom, the most fun I have is watching my children have fun. It is magical.
Don’t get me wrong, I like to have my own fun, too…
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By Angie@ Keep Believing
on 09.17.08 12:46 pm | Permalink
Love the pictures. You are getting good with that camera!
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By Beth
on 09.17.08 1:31 pm | Permalink
Great photos! We have a local group of men that are train enthusiasts here by us too.
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By Courtney
on 09.17.08 1:57 pm | Permalink
Hey, great idea! My uncle is a train fanatic - I think it’s wonderful. Nothing like a model railroad or a dollhouse - what is it about itty bitty stuff that makes it so universally appealing?
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By sus @ wigglerooms
on 09.17.08 2:00 pm | Permalink
That! is why you needed a “good” camera. Great photos!
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By Burgh Baby
on 09.17.08 2:08 pm | Permalink
It’s one the best reasons to have a kid. Even though this xmas will be my boy’s second one, it’ll be way more baffling and awesome to him and I cannot wait!
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By Janine
on 09.17.08 2:12 pm | Permalink
I can’t wait for Christmas! I better get some pictures of wonderment!
By Jennifer
on 09.17.08 2:35 pm | Permalink
Beautiful and touching post. Something really special about retired folks with a passion for an interest or a hobby that they are willing to pass along to younger generations. Experiencing hat kind of enthusiasm and genuine love is simply priceless.
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By maggies mind
on 09.17.08 2:45 pm | Permalink
How sweet. Love the new look too.
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By Devan
on 09.17.08 3:02 pm | Permalink
Looks like fun! I like having an “excuse” to go to places like that and parks and zoos. Of course there’s no reason why I needed to be a parent to do all that.
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By Alex Elliot
on 09.17.08 3:03 pm | Permalink
We love train museums! I have attended many a train show in my day as a mommy to boys…
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By tracey
on 09.17.08 3:14 pm | Permalink
I think we are all just kids at heart.
Sweet post.
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By Kathryn
on 09.17.08 3:41 pm | Permalink
I love doing things like that with the kids. Seeing the awe is just a heart warming thing.
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By MadWomanMeg
on 09.17.08 5:47 pm | Permalink
Love the post! It’s so sweet how captivated Carson is by the trains!
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By HeatherY
on 09.17.08 6:30 pm | Permalink
I always wanted a huge basement so I could build a little state of Railroad cars and trains. It looked so fun. But you need room.
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By Knot
on 09.17.08 6:31 pm | Permalink
Been there. Wonderful place.
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By lceel
on 09.17.08 7:09 pm | Permalink
We’ll be making a three hour drive this weekend to see Thomas the Train and RIDE IT! Very exciting stuff!
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By Jen@Happily-Ever-After-Land
on 09.17.08 10:05 pm | Permalink
What is it about boys and trains? When I take Brady to the train show I lose him. He completely zones out. I am with you. That man reminds me of my father. My dad collected trains as a child and can tell you a million stories.
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By Shannanb aka Mommy Bits]
on 09.17.08 10:08 pm | Permalink
I’m just getting to the trains with my first boy who just turned two. We live across the street from a train station. Every day we cross the street (I bring a book) and we watch the trains for an hour. I just don’t get it - but I’m loving it right there with him!
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By nutmeg
on 09.18.08 10:07 am | Permalink
We just got one. Plus my father-in-law has a full train set up in his basement. It mesmerizes all who enter.
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By Rosie
on 09.18.08 12:38 pm | Permalink
awww, so sweet. :)))
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By Aimee Greeblemonkey
on 09.18.08 2:02 pm | Permalink
I find that I’m filled with a similar awe whenever I take my Little Man somewhere like this. He falls completely and utterly in love with a place at first glance (i.e. our Science Centre), and I’m consequently in love with the place, too. I love seeing the world and its wonder through the eyes of my boy. Congrats on finding something wonderful in your area!
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By Kia
on 09.18.08 8:34 pm | Permalink
Reminds me of one of my twins. We took my kids many times each year to the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum. At Christmas, Santa is there. Two of the three would always be like SANTA while my younger son would be totally ignoring the Santa with candy and saying TRAINS!
By Kathy
on 09.19.08 12:11 am | Permalink
I totally relate with you. I have two boys who have supposedly outgrown Thomas the Tank. Yet, whenever we go to the toy store or they have birthdays, all they still want are trains, trains, and more trains. Something about boys and their trains.
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By jyl @ mommygossip
on 09.19.08 1:27 am | Permalink
We are planning a 30 trip across the country next summer. Unless they send us to Guam (tree snakes YIKES). I will have to add this to the list…
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By SabrinaT
on 09.19.08 4:26 am | Permalink
I love listening to older people tell their stories.I wish we had something like that around here, I think my girls would enjoy it!
By Jennifer (prayedforone)
on 09.19.08 6:53 am | Permalink
We visited the train museum at Balboa Park in San Diego this summer. My two had the same look on the backs of their heads.
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By Insta-Mom
on 09.19.08 9:52 am | Permalink
We would be there in a second if we lived nearby.
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By Stimey
on 09.20.08 6:20 pm | Permalink
I am loving the pictures of the kids and the railroad guy who looks rich with experience and was probably a hoot to listen to. Very cool.
By amy
on 09.21.08 4:31 pm | Permalink
Our railway museum doesn’t look anything like that. It’s dark and boring, and not I’m thinking that I may have to take my son on a road trip.
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