Good thread Eliot.
An event like this is good for many reasons - how about kids 'seeing all the pretty engines and wanting one for themselves at home to play with dad'?
Lionel and MTH better start cranking these out quickly for all the new blood that may show up!
I fully agree C.sam.
Although it was not possible for me to be there in person, I mentioned it to a colleague of mine who lives in NC. As a result of this, he took his 3 year old grandson there for the day, and they both had a great time. My friend then sent me the photographs that I posted in the 'Real Trains' forum late on tuesday. I spoke with both of them then, and they told me how impressive the locomotives were up close, and how they still had the train equivalent of the 'new car smell'.
Although I could not be there myself, hearing the enthusiasm in both of their voices was almost as good. After this, I know of one young man who will remember this day, and had his love of trains given a great big boost. Thank you Norfolk Southern for a wonderful event.
