Jacob has been our first boy that has loved trains. He has a few Thomas the Train metal trains that he plays with quite a bit. One day we were watching PBS kids and I saw that Thomas was coming to a town about an hour away from us, Boone, IA. They have a touristy railroad line that does scenic trips, dinner trips, etc. I thought it would be fun for us to go. I decided to just take Jake since the other kids have kind of outgrown that sort of thing.
It was a lovely drive up to Boone. It was not the most enjoyable thing I have ever done, but I think overall Jake enjoyed it. Of course it was set up so you had to spend more money once you got there (overpriced food and merchandise, etc.). They even wanted you to pay for a picture of Thomas (who didn't really pull the train by the way), but we took a further away picture for free. I think Jake's favorite part was playing with the trains just like he would at home. I was too cheap to buy him anything except the $6 train whistle. I was glad Jake had fun but I don't think it was worth the money at all. There won't be a next year. I think we had just as much fun stopping at a McDonald's Playplace for lunch on the way home. At least it was good one on one time for Jake and I.
Here is Jake with Thomas. Notice the other child to the left standing on the platform. That is where you were supposed to get your picture taken with Thomas, for a fee of course.
Jake playing with the trains, just like at home.
Getting ready for the ride on the train.
The $6 train whistle.
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My mother treated us to a day out with Thomas a year and a half ago when Clay was gone. It was fun. Jonathan loved it but it was way too overpriced for my taste. A good once in a life experience. Glad you guys had fun.
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