He spoke about his favorite train, the Nickle Plate Line , his amazing memorabilia collection, and his model trains. He also showed us this controller's station which he purchased when it was decommissioned. Controllers would sit before the panel and monitor the trains, throw switches, and keep everyone on schedule.
Our instructor today kindly borrowed a high-impact educational video from Operation Lifesaver, Inc. and gave the kids coloring books to reinforce rail safety rules. After seeing the rail road videos, we went to the basement where an elaborate rail system was set up. 
After we learned about the trains we gathered at a friend's home for lunch, playtime and time for the moms to talk. It was a lovely day.
