National Train Show 2019 Salt Lake City

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  • @RailRide
    @RailRide 5 років тому +8

    That UP turbine is definitely a looker. I have one by MTH in 3-rail 'O' and it's a monster, four motors and about 44" long.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      I know that model. Really amazing. Huge! Fun. Runs super

  • @tomklock568
    @tomklock568 5 років тому +2

    That's one of those things you don't even know where to start! I've been to a train show in LA what a trip! Thanks guys.

  • @Uts9000
    @Uts9000 5 років тому +1

    you two are a delight to listen to. Your mutual enthusiasm made me want to spend a boat load of money on model railroading .....
    thanks

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому +1

      Hi! Glad you like the channel! More train show coming

  • @uberquellen
    @uberquellen 5 років тому +3

    I had a great HO set up when I was a kid. My dad and I set up two 4x8 pieces of wood in the garage and then went crazy. I like the HO scale because I could use my Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars and trucks along with the train set.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Yup. I had a 4x8 and later added a second 4x8. All fun. These days I’m more into shelf dog bone layout

  • @prussia1557
    @prussia1557 5 років тому +2

    I live in Greeley, the museum is definitely worth a visit.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому +1

      And we love Greeley. And that area. Fort Collins. Wow! Some of the best private model railroads and railroad history. Steve and Al did get in but we missed it. Dang. But just an excuse to get back!

  • @kenshores9900
    @kenshores9900 5 років тому +2

    I am sure that you enjoyed the ride back home after all of the walking. Thanks for the video.

  • @oaktadopbok665
    @oaktadopbok665 5 років тому +4

    Cool trains! I liked the nickel-plated brass locos. Amazing and beautiful! Thanks you for showing us the nitty gritty :)

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      I want a full set of the California zephyr cars. Cost about 2 k though...

  • @av8tor261
    @av8tor261 5 років тому

    Thank you for sharing. From Canada.

  • @doncasterrailway3241
    @doncasterrailway3241 4 роки тому +1

    You’re Video got me into liking the gas turbine and I just one a few days ago in ho scale for my collection

  • @dennisb9157
    @dennisb9157 5 років тому +1

    That expansive train station is just incredible! Realistic and the camera shot inside really brought it to life! If only I had the money and the space to build such an elaborate train station.

  • @deandanielson8074
    @deandanielson8074 5 років тому +1

    Hi Guys, you set the standard in showing a train show. Excellent photography, super editing and always, your sparkling conversation with the two of you. Yes, you are the standard and I appreciate all you do - - and the variety of your channel videos. THANKS !! Dean from Minnesota

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Hi dean! What a show. My hip is trashed and I just couldn’t see much. Karyn shot most of it while I sat in a painful heap. Need to get Steve’s hip guy to help.

  • @CoalChrome
    @CoalChrome 5 років тому +2

    I saw a Cargill SD24 at the nearest Railyard to me. First time I've ever seen one

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Cool. I don’t know modern but had it been an FA....

    • @CoalChrome
      @CoalChrome 5 років тому

      @@ToyManTelevision nope, it was an SD24, first turbocharged SD unit. Quite a beautiful machine. It's very different from most. It's worth a look up

  • @greguzar8233
    @greguzar8233 5 років тому

    I sure can see why you two looked forward to this show. I have been remiss in comments so today we play "catch up". Well done you. Greg and Jeanne

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Me too. Between travel and pain and drugs for the pain the comments have been sssslllllooooo. And half way through I’m thinking 🤔 what did I just say? Train? Oh yea that train show. I’m going to grab a nap 😴 and then get back. To.. something. Karyn is really doing so much right now. I need a new hip. Or fix what I have. Or whatever. But this is getting old. Or I am. Or both. Anyway more fun stuff coming. But you know how this is. Boy do you know! Let’s all get well. And get in some decent screwing around

  • @elleryparsons5766
    @elleryparsons5766 4 роки тому +1

    Loved to see videos like this.

  • @robertemmons2260
    @robertemmons2260 5 років тому

    I would have spent all day there and still would not have seen everything that was there! The Bachman trains are what had caught my attention almost 50 years ago when I was just a young boy who has always had a fascination for trains and airplanes.
    I use to live in Greeley about 20 years ago or so, and embarrassed to say that I've never heard of any type of model railroad companies out there.
    Thank you once again for another great video!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      It was amazing. Bigger than it looks. And we love Greeley. And area.

  • @royreynolds108
    @royreynolds108 5 років тому

    You were talking about the Budd cars. I gave the NMRA all of the Budd drawings of the Rock Island Budd cars that were to be thrown away. I got them in 1966 just before coming home to go back to college. If you or anyone else wants copies of RI's Budd built passenger cars, contact the NMRA because they are original. There are several books of plans covering Budd cars of several railroads. These sheets are actually negatives of the drawings as supplied to the RI by Budd. The deal was that whatever I didn't take was going to be tossed. I left lists of bolts and nuts, fasteners, etc. One sheet showed the clearances of the trucks to the car and frame.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Great!! I want to do a show on bud. What history!!!! Really interesting story about American technology and style.

  • @BrickTrains
    @BrickTrains 5 років тому +3

    Thomas brings in the $$$ for the museums. Another great video, thanks for all you guys do.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому +2

      BrickTrains yup. But I think if the museums spent as much time and money promoting their museum as they do on Thomas they would still get the crowds.

    • @BrickTrains
      @BrickTrains 5 років тому

      @@ToyManTelevision Fair enough.

  • @michaelraschig7559
    @michaelraschig7559 5 років тому +1

    I think it's time for you guys to come to Milwaukee for trainfest.

  • @danielboone3770
    @danielboone3770 5 років тому +4

    Plus, I too LOVE the Aero Train.

  • @matthewlastrapes8104
    @matthewlastrapes8104 5 років тому +2

    Wish I was there y'all have so much fun love your video's

  • @franswah100
    @franswah100 5 років тому +1

    good to see u 2 and hope everything is going well!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Long time! Nice to hear from you. Hope all
      Is well

  • @pbyfr
    @pbyfr 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing the show,

  • @clarencedavis9845
    @clarencedavis9845 5 років тому +5

    Another great video from you two. My wife and are truckers and model railroaders. We model the New York CENTRAL. We just get a real kick out of you. Keep up the good work. Hopefully one of these days we get stuck in Tooele for the weekend, we would love to hang out with you. Coffee is on us!!!😊

  • @lhsboyproductions3446
    @lhsboyproductions3446 5 років тому +1

    0:37 Ludmilla!!! 😍😍
    They gray and dark engine is nicknamed the Ludmilla. Also known as the BR232 Class in Germany :)
    Good to see a H0 Model of that engine in the US 😊

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому +1

      We are seeing a lot more foreign trains here. Mostly British. But also Japanese French and yes German. Once you start getting into European trains the German locomotives really stand out in the crowd. Often larger, they stand out as unique. I was looking at a great LGB locomotive at the thanksgiving point train show, tempting. Great model of a great locomotive.

  • @jonheller2307
    @jonheller2307 5 років тому +1

    Good show. Thanks for sharing

  • @canyonpast
    @canyonpast 5 років тому +1

    Great job, thank you for sharing. Your work is amazing.

  • @historywithsean8893
    @historywithsean8893 5 років тому +4

    You guys are awesome it looks fun and I hope you do more just like this

  • @CoalChrome
    @CoalChrome 5 років тому

    Oh, fun fact about that early style HO engine, Bachmann retooled their old 4-4-0s and added DCC/Sound to them

  • @FastSports-ScaleCarGarage
    @FastSports-ScaleCarGarage 5 років тому +1

    Great video of an amazing train show!! Well done!!

  • @dv95678
    @dv95678 5 років тому +4

    I enjoy your videos and your enthusiasm! Good informative commentary and thanks for sharing your knowledge. You two make a nice team. 👍

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому +1

      Thanks!!! What a time. More for the next few weeks.

  • @krissfemmpaws1029
    @krissfemmpaws1029 5 років тому +1

    That was a real enjoyable video, brings back many hours spent at the local hobby expos.
    I play with the trains but I was more into the radio control airplanes, but I always admired the different layouts and train displays. I think in a lot of ways the newer equipment is superior to the old stuff we used 30 plus years ago, that was cutting edge at the time. From what I was seeing they are putting more real world detail into the new products.
    Yes I know, I'm dating myself yet again.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому +1

      The new ones run sooooo well! I like the older stuff but it’s a challenge to make work well

    • @jerredwayne8401
      @jerredwayne8401 5 років тому

      I like rc planes also. Its amazing how much that's changed also. When I got into electric was junk and not worth owning. Now the hobby stores only have electric planes and maybe one gas trainer plane

  • @tadheath5856
    @tadheath5856 5 років тому

    That's great!!!!! I would love to go to one of them before my time......just to window shop even. I'm with your wife on this one...I'm big "HUGE" Kato fan...I love my n scale....i would love to get a t-tiny scale.....I'm waiting for the desiel locomotives to be produced before I buy one. Thank you for another fine video well done....again!!!!!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Kato is amazing. Looks so good. Runs great. Also a fan of old Kadie n scale cars!

  • @nscalefun
    @nscalefun 5 років тому +1

    AWESOME!!!!! Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.

  • @cowboyvalley
    @cowboyvalley 5 років тому

    I got to go to the Colorado Model Railroad Museum this pass June. You HAVE to see it!!! I knew it was good, but I wasn't prepared for how well it was done. My only regret about it was that it's not a Colorado railroad that is modeled....it's an Oregon line.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      We have several shows on it. We got to ride the cab of the K37. Wow!!

  • @danielboone3770
    @danielboone3770 5 років тому

    Wow, this is a great lovable train show and I wish I could see it too.

  • @PowerTrain611
    @PowerTrain611 5 років тому +1

    Also, that Aerotrain WAS a car. Back then, GM was using many parts from automobiles on locomotives for availability purposes. Those cars were made from buses of the era. Even the famous "F" and "E" units had windshields that were interchangeable with most GM stuff!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому +1

      I just like the look! Short lived era.

    • @PowerTrain611
      @PowerTrain611 5 років тому

      @@ToyManTelevision I do too. Such a shame it was bound to be replaced, as everything is. "Time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. But those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future."

  • @dougcostello9064
    @dougcostello9064 5 років тому +1

    Love a good train show. 👍

  • @oriolesfan129
    @oriolesfan129 5 років тому +2

    Shared the video with a rail fan.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Me too! Thanks! Keep sharing and watching and screwing around (most important)

  • @wixom01
    @wixom01 5 років тому

    Those nickel plated brass cars were awesome. Loved that large scale Bachman loco with the water pumps, incredible detail. Ah, if only I were rich. /sigh

  • @KenDrPH
    @KenDrPH 5 років тому

    Brilliant! 🚝💫

  • @CoalChrome
    @CoalChrome 5 років тому

    Nice catch on the Big Blow

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Want one!!!!!!!

    • @CoalChrome
      @CoalChrome 5 років тому

      @@ToyManTelevision I do too.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      N&W 2156 Y6a they (scale trains) did this turbine in N scale last year. Wow!!! They made 100 custom units with soundtraxx sound. We almost bought one at the National N scale convention. Now they are doing it in HO. Same deal. They will make a limited run for Christmas. No price yet. But damn! They did tell us they have 3 on the N scale ones stashed. And yes we can buy one. Omg. Temptation

    • @CoalChrome
      @CoalChrome 5 років тому

      @@ToyManTelevision sometimes, you have to give in.... XD

  • @grandpaarock
    @grandpaarock 5 років тому

    great video amazing models

  • @JerkRice
    @JerkRice 5 років тому +1

    Looks like they had a lot of great things there. I'm guessing it would be easy to find yourself poor after visiting the show and buying all those beautiful models.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Not a lot for sale. Some. But Omg the new wish list!!!

  • @austin1839
    @austin1839 5 років тому

    My favorite 'Walthers' is the MP-5. ;-)

  • @deandeis5951
    @deandeis5951 5 років тому

    10:49 Is athearn doing an f125????

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Hope so! Didn’t notice that on the table. Not on their web site. But that looks like one. We ride one in 2 weeks and get inside.

  • @trainroomgary
    @trainroomgary 5 років тому +2

    Cool to see 3 rail trains • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Lots of modules and demonstrations. Really fun stuff

  • @owenthetrainman7219
    @owenthetrainman7219 5 років тому

    At 8:44 is that a guy in the far left dome car?

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Hum. Not seeing it.

    • @owenthetrainman7219
      @owenthetrainman7219 5 років тому

      Toy Man Television He’s in the middle window on the front of the car. Or else maybe it’s an optical illusion.

  • @frankbuder6908
    @frankbuder6908 5 років тому

    Extraordinario...Congratulations from Chile...

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому +1

      Hi! I have a great chile story. But it’s a long story. More of the show Sunday

  • @billginnj6595
    @billginnj6595 5 років тому

    Sorry but the blue button didn't appear this time.... (technical difficulties with UA-cam?) As usual, great informative video. Here in Edison, NJ we have quite a large semi-annual Greenburg Train Show.... maybe you'll come out east and check it out sometime...

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Not all devices will show the blue button. My phone does in landscape but not portrait.

  • @kentfrederick8929
    @kentfrederick8929 5 років тому +2

    I wish I had my HO set from my childhood.
    By the way, I call an appearance by Thomas the Tank Engine at a railroad museum, "Woodstock for Toddlers." Because the museum will be inundated with kids ages 18 months to 5 years.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      EBay. Find your train and buy it! If you don’t age room for a layout welcome to the club. So bag a 2 x 6 foot plywood shelf and lay a bit of track. Bag a Revell superior bakery and a depot and call it your layout. Most fun you will have this year.

  • @gunnyu.s.m.c8606
    @gunnyu.s.m.c8606 5 років тому +1

    hey guys really cool video, a lot of cool stuff, as always y'all are the best of the best, be safe and take care my compliments sir

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому +1

      Thanks gunny. This was quite a show. Hard got me as my hip is a mess. Karyn shot most of it as I just couldn’t. Looking forward to a better hip!!

    • @gunnyu.s.m.c8606
      @gunnyu.s.m.c8606 5 років тому

      Toy Man Television I've been in the hospital, went into the hospital wasn't feeling right, I walked in and they took my Vidal's everything was good, but my heart rate was between 42 and 47 they took me straight in and doctor asked me some questions and he told me that my heart rate is extremely low and it's still the same hasn't moved so they kept me over a week, I always had good heart rate, but I'm checking it every other day and it still like I said between 42 and 47, hope you feel better and yes hip surgery will feel like a lot better,

  • @gilbertmcglurk2591
    @gilbertmcglurk2591 5 років тому

    Love your content! You're my go to toy train channel!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Connor White hi! Gee thanks! We have more than trains too. OK mostly trains but cars and toy stuff as well. Anyway tell everyone you know! Even people you don’t know.

  • @leecalkins3605
    @leecalkins3605 5 років тому +4

    Where is the 8000sf Free-moN layout?

  • @OutdoorsWithShawn
    @OutdoorsWithShawn 5 років тому +1

    No hate for Thomas here. He has sparked an interest in trains with my daughter.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      I love what “he” provides. But when I say a day out with Thomas banner on the side of Lincoln’s funeral train I was flabbergasted. Really? REALLY?

  • @arielfilmsinc1926
    @arielfilmsinc1926 5 років тому

    They could have put the spike displays at Salt Lake City train station

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Security was a huge issue. The state capital building is very secure. As is the art museum at the university. The union station would be great, but it’s not that secure after hours. They would have needed to place one of two guards on 24-7 where that is already in place

  • @CoalChrome
    @CoalChrome 5 років тому +2

    Someone made the entire New South Wales rail system in T gauge

  • @paulbayba4499
    @paulbayba4499 5 років тому +1

    I love it all my favorite.💕🚆🚆🚆🚆

  • @stephenriley9084
    @stephenriley9084 5 років тому +1

    Very good! So what did you buy?!😀😀. Regards Stephen.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому +1

      Nothing for sale. Or little. But oh the wish list! Really want that mogul in e and p 6

    • @stephenriley9084
      @stephenriley9084 5 років тому

      Yes, To me, being from the UK, growing up in the 1960s, the nickel plated brass coaches, sum up everything in my mind when I think of USA railways! Regards Stephen

  • @craigbowtne5596
    @craigbowtne5596 5 років тому +1

    That is detail

  • @mustangbob51
    @mustangbob51 5 років тому

    i know that it is probably picking nits, but when you were at the old union pacific building you were at frontrunner. trax is light rail. i know as i work at uta and currently getting ready to retire from uta trax and i worked at frontrunner for 6 years prior to the 7 here at trax. nevertheless, great video thanks for putting it up. keep doing what you are doing.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Yes. We have 2 shows coming up, one on each with shop tours. Front Runner in the old UP shop was amazing. Such history!!

    • @mustangbob51
      @mustangbob51 5 років тому

      Loved it when I worked there. You're right. The history is awesome. I used to give tours there talking about the history of the place. I'm glad that you had the opportunity to go there

  • @RocktCityTim
    @RocktCityTim 5 років тому

    7:05 - WOW!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      No kidding. Z has come a long way. 6 inches!!! 4-8-8-4. In the palm of your hand.

  • @wcarlhepker4806
    @wcarlhepker4806 5 років тому

    The UP has run the 844 and the 3985 as a double header. They recently ran the 844 and the 4014 as a double header. How about the 3985 and the 4014 as a double header? I would buy a large still picture of that if it is a photo of an actual event? I have not heard of any plans to do so. Do you know of any such plans?

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      The 3985 will not run anytime soon. It has problems and UP doesn’t feel they need it with 4014 out there. But someday...

  • @jeffbaker2897
    @jeffbaker2897 5 років тому

    Thomas gets the young kids hopefully to be modelrailroaders when they are older, l like that Walters is being out another run of their steel mill stuff and the rolling stock. The video was great,enjoyed it, take care ToyMan. P.S. l’m sure that you & your mrs walked a lot and the train ride back was really relaxing.😎👍

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      I like what Thomas does for kids but I hate seeing the real trains taking a back seat. Thomas is a marketing tool. Not the story.

  • @danielboone3770
    @danielboone3770 5 років тому +1

    I also love the Silver Sky car and the budd cars.

  • @erikhobby6542
    @erikhobby6542 5 років тому

    sondtraxx is from the town where I live

  • @bob_._.
    @bob_._. 5 років тому +4

    The lady in the background when you Zoinked

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому +1

      The girl in that seat in 2 weeks was really thinking we were nuts!! She may be right too!

  • @elleryparsons5766
    @elleryparsons5766 4 роки тому

    Closeing a trainshpw is alot better than closeing a bar.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  4 роки тому

      Not mutually exclusive. First the train show. Later the bar.

  • @kenshores9900
    @kenshores9900 5 років тому +1

    I understand what you mean regarding your hip. Replaced one knee and going to replace the other. Enjoy your videos.

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Thanks. Had the “injection” today. So far so good!

    • @kenshores9900
      @kenshores9900 5 років тому

      Recovery from hip replacement is much shorter than knee replacement. (only 3 weeks) Best of luck.

  • @felipeorozco9887
    @felipeorozco9887 5 років тому

    Hey guys there any of you know where I can sale my Pacific train toy?

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      What exactly is it? EBay is always a good place to buy and sell

  • @daveday5507
    @daveday5507 5 років тому +1

    That's an object lesson on how to do an exhibition video.

  • @jerredwayne8401
    @jerredwayne8401 5 років тому

    Thomas got my 3 year old into trains. Now he wants to watch pacing videos of real steam all the time. We have watch many of your videos several times over. He seems to like 844 more than big boy right now because of the chuffing sound or stack talk I guess it's called. Haven't heard any from big boy yet. Of course big boy hasn't worked at all yet pulling a few passenger cars around

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Thomas is a great way to introducing kids but often not followed up. Museums just have a Thomas day and then nothing. Because it’s easy. The Thomas people come to them and run everything. Museums need to do their own events. And introduce real trains. And spend the same on marketing as the Thomas people do.

    • @jerredwayne8401
      @jerredwayne8401 5 років тому

      @@ToyManTelevision well we dont have that issue luckily. We live near the Texas State Railroad and try to go ride the train with they have events for the kids. Hopefully will make the pumpkin patch ride again this year!

  • @woohoofromtexasharris4814
    @woohoofromtexasharris4814 5 років тому +1

    2 WOOHOO FROM TEXAS, COMMENT 1, COME TO TEXAS AND HELP ME BUILD A LAYOUT. I HAVE ENOUGH FOR A GOOD SIZE LAYOUT. 😎😎😎

  • @mopacproductions6669
    @mopacproductions6669 5 років тому

    you might have to buy 2 of those elsa passenger cars and give dan one

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      I have a plan to rework one. Or two! I hope they gave one to him! I’m sure he helped with it.

  • @MililaniJag
    @MililaniJag 5 років тому

    Great vid! I'd have to leave my wallet at home! Thx!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Mostly not for sale. Just for show. But now I can’t live without about 3 grand worth of toys. Gee.

  • @PowerTrain611
    @PowerTrain611 5 років тому

    Thomas day at Strasburg Railroad is THE WORST. It's JAM PACKED, and this Fall 611 is coming around the same time Thomas will be running. Ouch, this one's gonna hurt. Regardless, my wife and I are "stoked" to see 611 for the first time!

  • @hamiltonsullivan6563
    @hamiltonsullivan6563 5 років тому +1

    Toyman!!!!! How's your day going

  • @karynfelix-the-Cat
    @karynfelix-the-Cat 5 років тому +2

    So... I decided to do a little bit of research on our friend, Thomas the Tank Engine. Apparently, he had his beginning in 1945 in children's books called The Three Railway Engines. The books were very popular in England. By 1984, Thomas had his own series, which was narrated by Ringo Starr, Alec Baldwin, and George Carlin. So... It would appear that ole Thomas has been around for quite some time. As a kid......... I never knew him!
    I grew up seeing trains.... The real thing, traveling along next to the highways of the area where I lived. To me, they were a curiosity! They really seemed "alive"... But busy sort of doing their own thing. Big and monstrous, and chugging along the tracks. Just as I was wondering where they were going.. They would do just that! As if to snub me, they would follow the track away from the highway, and head in a different direction... I would ponder "where"!
    I did have an obsession with the more conventional "Steam" locomotive of the early years... The regular Choo-Choo trains that I read about in the Little Golden Books of my youth... or occasionally the real thing, as depicted on TV. I wanted one! Not one with a "face" painted on it... But a "real" train, which ran on real tracks! I instantly loved the wood-burners with the big diamond stack. I wanted a "train"... at a time when girls were not encouraged to have such things. My parents did not have the space or money to grant me my wishes..But, I remember tying my red wagon to my tricycle, and even tying a cardboard box on behind that, and making my own train! I fell in love with the caboose! No train was complete without a caboose! I wanted to have my own caboose! A special train car with an "upstairs"! I had a natural LOVE for trains..... All without Thomas, and when Ringo Starr was the drummer for the Beatles.
    My introduction to Thomas the Tank, was when my girls were old enough to watch the educational shows on PBS. Shining Time Station is where we had our introduction to Thomas and his friends. I loved the stories! All of the stories had a moral, and were entertaining. The animation was great! But it did not take long for my girls to out-grow the theme of the show, and I don't think they loved trains because of it. It was on the same genre as Barney the Dinosaur, and Zoobilee Zoo. Great entertainment for small children.. But they quickly outgrow these heroes.
    I think that Thomas is a great starting point, for small children to know about fictional trains, just as Lightning McQueen relates to Cars. But from there, if they continue to show an interest in trains, to learn what trains really are, and what they do.

    • @jerredwayne8401
      @jerredwayne8401 5 років тому +1

      I loved Thomas as a kid and I still watch it with my kids. I had my dads ho trains to play with so I knew thomas was just a toy train running on a layout. But it's the layout that had me so interested. The detail was always amazing and sometimes they had real running water. Oh and the "steam" that the little trains made always amazed me too. And I also relate to thomas today because I still like steam engines better than the diesels lol

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      Jerred Boshears I love the tv show. As you say the layout was great! As were the trains. But I’ll bet few of the kids riding the train have ever seen the shows. I hope some of them discovered trains while at the show. And Thomas can be a powerful tool in introducing them to trains. But Thomas is often both the beginning and the end. That was fun. Now let’s ride the water slide.

    • @jerredwayne8401
      @jerredwayne8401 5 років тому +1

      @@ToyManTelevision I think it depends allot on the kid too. My oldest son could car less and he's ridden on real steam trains more than once. My 3 year old has ridden it once too and loved it

  • @bkdexter79
    @bkdexter79 5 років тому

    Do you ever let her talk or just...calmly comment occasionally? You talk over her, interrupt her and a rarely let her get a word in. Stop dominating the video and let your significant other talk!

    • @ToyManTelevision
      @ToyManTelevision  5 років тому

      If you were here in our home would you still choose to speak to us that way? Or would you be polite? Because internet or not you ARE here in out home.