Come on Ride The Train!

We have passes to the Monticello Railway Museum which means that any Saturday or Sunday, we can ride the train as many times as we want for free...it's $9 a person!

I do believe this may be our only year as members since both kids are very into trains but for us, it's worth it. They love it more and more everytime ( even when Brian and I think it's a little dull after the 10th time).

Brian had to work today so we headed to the train on our own. For the first time ever, we rode in the caboose. Alaric was thrilled. So fun to be able to look out the back window and see the rails behind you!
Mara takes it all in.

The train takes you downtown to stop at the Wabash Depot and pick others up. We stayed on and snatched the upper deck seats of the caboose. There are only 4 seats up high on the caboose and you get the best view.

The kids were delighted.

Anyone coming to Monticello, take in this attraction. It's not everyday that your kids get to ride a train with the windows down, the air blowing in the faces, and taking in small town America. It really is worth the money to do. And if you live in Monticello- you MUST do this! It's so fun.

May I suggest if you have the time, even if you are a townie....take the 11AM train from the museum ( out by the interstate), get to the Depot at 11:25 or so. Get off the train and head into Downtown for lunch or bring a picnic lunch. Eat and play at Nicks Park or walk to DQ for an icecream treat. Head back to the Depot for the 12:30 pick-up and they will take you back to the museum. What a treat!