The Polar Express

Now that you know the story of how we got there, here's a short picture tour of our adventure.

It begins at home with the introduction of the G Gauge Polar Express Train by Lionel.







The train is assembled by QT then Pumpkin takes over operations.














Yeya the cat stalks the train as it "rumbles" by while the Train Engineer takes a much needed break.







Below, you can see our very own PolEx in action at home under the Christmas tree!



Below this are some pictures of the "real life" Polar Express and passenger cars riding into the station at Durango CO. (actually, it's the D&SNGR train)










The Polar Express arrives amid blowing snow, soaring music, and the delighted shrieks of children (and adults, who are we kidding?). We board our train, Pumpkin hands the Conductor his ticket, and the ride begins with some hot chocolate and a reading of the Polar Express.















We drive past beautiful Christmas light displays then Santa Claus climbs aboard to present each child with a bell from his sleigh (he has many extras, you see ;). On the way back to the station, we all merrily sing Christmas carols.












Pumpkin proudly shows off his sleigh bell and his replica of the D&SNGR Passenger Train (aka the Polar Express).

And, everyone lives happily ever after!


If you missed the story of our exciting (and not in a good way) road trip, click here to read it (or simply scroll down to the previous post (aka "older post").