NATIONAL TRAIN DAY – This Saturday, May 10, 2014, marks the annual National Train Day event, created by Amtrak. First started in 2008, the event not only celebrates the train industry, but also the anniversary of the golden spike being installed, connecting the transcontinental railroad across the United States. Locations all across the country will…
2014 DAY OUT WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE TICKET DISCOUNTS – Our family has been known to travel just to see Thomas the Tank Engine. We have not only been to the Day Out with Thomas event when it rolled through Cleveland, but also made a trip down to Cincinnati to spend some time with…
In 2011, Amtrak launched the Exhibit train, where three baggage cars were converted into a traveling museum, that tells the story of the history of the Amtrak rail service. Every year the train travels around the country, offering guests the chance to experience the Amtrak Exhibit Train free of charge. The 2014 Amtrak Exhibit Train…