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February 6, 2008
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I think I can! I think I can! 

The Little Engine That Could to visit Texas State Railroad in March

 

BY LORI KASTROP

 

The Little Engine That Could will be visiting the Palestine depot of the Texas State Railroad March 7-9.

The historic Texas State Railroad that has recently chanted the famous saying “I think I can! I think I can!” is bringing The Little Engine That Could™ Rail Tour to Texas!

 

This famous engine is coming to the Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot March 7-9. Families will enjoy a thirty-minute train ride, meet characters from the book, listen to live musical entertainment, enjoy fun children’s games and activities, and more. Parents, grandparents, & children will experience a full day of fun family activities.

 

The Little Engine That Could™ is recognized for promoting the power of positive thought, motivating us to be all we can be and gives us the courage to try. She sends us a strong, time-honored message: “I think I can! I think I can!

 

The Little Engine That Could™ Rail Tour will be traveling across the country, greeting boys and girls throughout the United States at participating railroads and she is coming to Texas for the first time this spring. This life-size replica locomotive patterned after the original illustrations for the classic children’s book by Watty Piper will chug along the tracks where you will hear her whistle blow, brass bell ringing, and steam hissing, all the while repeating her courageous refrain.

 

Tickets are $16 per person age two and up. For reservations call the Texas State Railroad at 1-888-987-2461 or for more information visit www.TexasStateRR.com or www.TheLittleEngineThatCouldTour.com.