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Train video suggestions for kids

Hello All,

My son, who is 3 years of age, is completely thrilled with the 'Extreme Trains' series of videos.  I recall when it was released it was somewhat panned by railfans due to the 'reality-TV' editing style, lack of technical depth and the overbearing screen presence of the host, but I think these attributes make the series perfect for introducing railroad topics to youngsters.  Each episode presents an easy to follow story, which I think gives kids more to latch onto than our typical Pentrex-style rail videos.  Every day he wants to watch one of them, and he is retaining the knowledge presented.  The problem is, there are only 8 episodes, so I am on the hunt for similar material.

Basically, what other railroad films are presented in a similar positive and upbeat pace?

I can get him to sit through most of the 765 and 611 videos I own, and I think he generally enjoys them, but he keeps coming back to the other series.

Oddly, the only other train video I can't pry him away from is this one, which is completely different in style: meticulous, detailed and without narrative:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xx9Q8PphAVo

Last edited by Daniel Raible
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