December 19, 2010

nana and her boys

we went to the la county fairplex for the 'great train expo'

we also visited the historic trains that are on display

http://www.fairplex.com/fp/accommodations/texhibits.asp

this is the last remaining horse car in the u.s.

also used in seabiscuit
here we are headed towards the biggest steam train and biggest diesel train (while they were in commission)
in an executive car

this is the men's bathroom
some plush seating and beds

here's 'big boy' #4014 the largest steam engine around

over 16ft tall and 132ft long, top speed 80mph

the coal box

a really old train...the original caboose is sitting off in the front.


we had a fun WET day at the fairplex~

due to all the rain, we were able to enjoy the trains without any crowds =P