Experiencing a Streetcar

Since we have just the two girls in our family, and just one niece besides, we have had to live the train obsession vicariously through 1 lone 4 year old male friend of the family -Matthew. Through him we have learned about the Thomas world of Sodor and with it the names and attraction toward these small brightly coloured engines.

So when we had an opportunity to visit a Streetcar museum, I thought sure, why not! The girls might not be fanatics, but I am sure they will appreciate the experience.

Well, they seemed to, even though Tara spent the entire 2 rides snuggled up against my arm with her eyes half closed!

It was quite interesting! I have to admit that I can not recollect ever having been on a streetcar, sad since I have lived in quite close vicinity to them all my life, but being from the country(ish) we always seemed to drive in the downtown core.

The oldest model which we were given a ride on had a fabulous interior and sported adds from the 1920's. The second car dated back to 1950's but was not nearly as appealing. Although I am a huge fan of technology, in this case it was rather dismal.

We ended our tour by exploring a train station, in which the girls enjoyed the company of other home schoolers more than their surroundings, but I guess they are a bit young to delve into the mysteries written on information blocks on walls or hidden in glass cases. The time will come.

While the girls were excited that they had finally had the opportunity to ride on a "train", I think they are still yearning for a more in depth experience. Aislinn's thinking - Train ride across Canada -that should only take an afternoon.