Today we went on the Skunk Train in Mendocino County. The engine is a steam engine from 1928, which Elf loved. Both kids (and I) loved the open flat car, where we spent most of our time. We did the round trip into the redwoods, had lunch, and headed back. The train even has a train singer, who also plays guitar and harmonica!
At the train yard
Waiting to board the train
Ready to go!
The view of the engine from the flat car
How the kids spent most of the trip
A view from the train
Redwoods and engine steam
Getting silly on the return trip
All worn out
All in all, we had a great time! While we've been on a train ride or two before, this was a much longer trip (4 hours total), with gorgeous scenery. Plus, I ran into an old friend - actually my first suervisor when I worked at the conservation corps. He lives 1 town over from us (15 minutes) but instead we reconnect on a train, out in the middle of nowhere, 2.5 hours from home!
That looks like a really fun day!!!
ReplyDeleteI know my daughter would LOVE a day out on a train!
Maureen
That must have been so much fun! A great adventure!
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