The train upon witch I took my first ride was pulled by a Steam Locomotive.At the age I was at the time it was exciting, since even in the sixtys Steam Locomotive were rare.
I suppose that’s true of over familiarity with anything. I know that I am unimpressed with fireworks, having grown up next to Disneyland. They started in 1961 and by about 1965, we never went outside to watch them anymore.
@JanCin997 I also grew up next to Disneyland and watched the fireworks everynight. Back then Tink slid down the Matterhorn wire. We had year passes and went there often. My first job with a paycheck was Winnie the Pooh.
The only “trains” I’ve ever ridden were at the zoo when I was a little kid (which was kind of exciting, too . . . in its own way). I’ve never ridden an “adult” train like Amtrak but I certainly hope to someday.
I had my first cross country train trip last year across the bottom of the UK… despite also carrying around a ten-month old, his car seat, all our luggage and being severely jet-lagged, I felt like Michael. It was fabulous.
Went cross contry (australia) last month on a sleeper. Fantastic experience. Travelling all over Europe next month on trains – XP’s, sleepers, city connects… looking forward to it all! Trains are great way to see things and meet locals.
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
20 minutes can be forever to an excited boy.
ransomdstone over 13 years ago
Oh to be young again!
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago
When your young time stands still.
EWICK1964 over 13 years ago
My son was just like this a week ago. Excited 7 year old first time on the train. A memory to keep forever in my heart.
psychlady over 13 years ago
10 minutes can be forever to a kid Michael’s age.
Nachikethass over 13 years ago
Even at 40-plus, I find trains (even here in India) quite an experience… Especially 2-3 day journeys.
Dkram over 13 years ago
The train upon witch I took my first ride was pulled by a Steam Locomotive.At the age I was at the time it was exciting, since even in the sixtys Steam Locomotive were rare.
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JanLC over 13 years ago
I suppose that’s true of over familiarity with anything. I know that I am unimpressed with fireworks, having grown up next to Disneyland. They started in 1961 and by about 1965, we never went outside to watch them anymore.
widgetsx3 over 13 years ago
@JanCin997 I also grew up next to Disneyland and watched the fireworks everynight. Back then Tink slid down the Matterhorn wire. We had year passes and went there often. My first job with a paycheck was Winnie the Pooh.
coffeeturtle over 13 years ago
funny how the last 20 YEARS of my life flew by! haha!
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
The only “trains” I’ve ever ridden were at the zoo when I was a little kid (which was kind of exciting, too . . . in its own way). I’ve never ridden an “adult” train like Amtrak but I certainly hope to someday.
jadelovesjelly over 13 years ago
Have they explained to us WHY they’re going to wherever they’re going? I dont think they did…
donyababe001 over 13 years ago
I would think to see grandma and grandpa. Isn’t that where they live?
donyababe001 over 13 years ago
Vancouver BC is where they are going. (See jumping on couch strip)
lou_lou over 13 years ago
I had my first cross country train trip last year across the bottom of the UK… despite also carrying around a ten-month old, his car seat, all our luggage and being severely jet-lagged, I felt like Michael. It was fabulous.
Downundergirl over 13 years ago
Went cross contry (australia) last month on a sleeper. Fantastic experience. Travelling all over Europe next month on trains – XP’s, sleepers, city connects… looking forward to it all! Trains are great way to see things and meet locals.