Because I am taking Jake (my oldest son) on a good old Steam Train to see Santa! The Journey is only an hour or two but Jake is mad about Steam Trains and watches programmes about them all the time. He is also a big "THomas the Tank engine" fan so this is gonna be great, specially when he sees the trains!!!

Here is a link to the "Santa Trains 2003" to give you an idea of what I'm talking about!


http://www.rpsi-online.org/santapage/index.html

Oh wow...what great scenery you'll be enjoying during that ride!!! Have fun with Jake! ;) I'd bet he's gonna be thrilled!! :D

What great memory you will be sharing with your son. ;)

It'll be like a real Polar Express. Have fun and take some pictures. It'll be a great experience for you and your son. :)

"look 'oot everybody!! 'ere comes Thomas!!" said the Fat Controller!
"Peep peep" said Thomas as 'e came shufflin' down tha track!

Back in the Beatles days, I wonder if Ringo ever sat down and imagined he would be doing the naration and character voices for a children's TV show one day??!

Have a great time Prefab! steam loco is the only way to go! there's still a lot of those old timeless steam trains that still operate down here for tourism and heritage reasons.

Say hello to the Fat Contoller for me ok? :thumb:

Ahh! I'm so jealous :D Looks like a fun ride! And soo scenic :)

Have a great time with Jake & take lots o pictures :*

The clickity-clack of the tracks:thumb: Jake will love it :bouncy:

I know you and Jake will have an awesome time seeing Santa, Gerard!!! :wave:

Sounds like it will be a great time! :thumb: My father worked for the railroad for 43 years, and he used to take me for train rides all the time. We never went to visit Santa, but they are cherished memories nonetheless. :vibes:

HAVE A WONDERFUL, MEMORIABLE TIME! http://scd.mm-b1.yimg.com/image/759694361

Oh man, I rode on a steam train once and you and your son are going to love it. Sounds like the perfect prelude to the Christmas season. :) I hope that you both have a great time.

Sounds like it's going to be alot of fun !!!! Jake will be totally astounded and will remember this for the rest of his life. I hope you both have lots of fun !!!! :)

I did something like that one time when I was a little kid. I am sure he will have a great time!:thumb:

This sounds great, Ger! Enjoy this time while the boys are young and want to spend alot of time with you. When they get my sons' age, you may have to make an appointment. :lol:

Great idea - I still remember riding a steampowered train as a kid with my granddad :thumb: