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Monday, December 15, 2014

Hesston Steam Museum Christmas 2014

Last year we went to the Hesston Steam Museum at Christmas. It was a very cold and miserable day, so the trip wasn't one we were wanting to repeat in the winter again. Sunday was shaping up to be a nice day, so we thought we'd give it another shot. We rounded up my niece and nephew and headed out to check out the old steam trains.

Train Ride

Caboose

Caboose

steam train




They didn't have as many trains and old cars out like they do in the summertime, but we came across a few for some fun photo opps. 




For the price of 1 donated toy, you could get a ticket to ride the train for free. They also have a meet and greet with the big man, Santa Claus, in one of the old cabooses, but we skipped it this year since it was so nice out the line was pretty long.

Hesston Steam Museum

Overall, a much better day to make a visit than last year's!

Have you ever been on an old steam train?


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35 comments:

  1. Pat HattDecember 15, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Looks like they had fun, remember when you went last year. Never been at my sea

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  2. DEZMONDDecember 15, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    they look like happy little munchkins.... and one of them stole your boots :PPP

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  3. ddDecember 15, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    My dad loves old cars and railroads so we so plenty of both. I still love the trains and the sound of trains in the night. This does look like fun and meeting Santa to boot.

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  4. Eat To LiveDecember 15, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    I have been on a train in Titusville, Pa where it takes you around for a fun trip. Not sure if it was steam or not. Probably since it was really old.

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  5. UnknownDecember 15, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Looks like an awesome place! And those are GREAT pics!!!

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  6. Masshole MommyDecember 15, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    That looks like so much fun! My boys both love trains!

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  7. debdennyDecember 15, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    Spectacular visit. I love old trains and museums

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  8. An Apel a DayDecember 15, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    How fun! You got some great shots of Allison and your niece and nephew. That looks like a great visit. My kids would love it. They got into Team GeoTrax, Thomas, Polar Express and Chuggington.

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  9. AnonymousDecember 15, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    Looks like so much fun! And you got some great photos! :)

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  10. jaimeDecember 15, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    I've never visited an old steam train. My son would have a field day at this. And you got some great photos!!

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  11. MikiHopeDecember 15, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    That looks ;like fun! No I have never been on or seen an old steam train but I would love to.

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  12. PamDecember 15, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    This looks like it would be a lot of fun! My kids were obsessed with trains when they were little.

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  13. Liz MaysDecember 15, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    It's pretty incredible that such powerful machines used steam engines. Trains are so fascinating.

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  14. Kecia | From Mom's DeskDecember 15, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Lots of photo opportunities there! There are a few train cars down at the old depot in our town that we go take pictures on/around sometimes.

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  15. AdamDecember 15, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    the sad thing about America is that our current trains aren't much better

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  16. DawnDecember 15, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    That looks like so much fun. I love old trains and big machinery like that.

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  17. JenniferDecember 15, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    It looks like the kids had a great time. I love your pictures. Those trains look so cool.

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  18. UnknownDecember 15, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Looks like they had a great time. My son would have loved this he has always been a fan of trains and old cars.

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  19. Stefany TDecember 15, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    Oh wow! This looks like a great time. My kids would really enjoy this place.

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  20. Ann BDecember 15, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    This looks like a great way to spend an afternoon. It looks like your kids had lots of fun.

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  21. UnknownDecember 15, 2014 at 10:56 PM

    Oh how fun! From the photos it looks like they had a great time. My kids would love to visit a place like this!

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  22. The AnnMarie JohnDecember 16, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    Even with the weather it seems like they had a lot of fun. I've never visited old steam trains and would love to visit myself one day.

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  23. RinaDecember 16, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    Every museum review here makes museum sound far away from boring. Old steam trains would be something my boys love so much! Great photos Theresa!

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  24. Feral TurtleDecember 16, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    What a cool place to visit. Love all the great pics of the kids!! I have been on an old steam train at our local museum. They are pretty amazing!

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  25. UnknownDecember 16, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    What beautiful pics of your kids!~ My son would love to visit here. Trains are his fave

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  26. C.MahanDecember 16, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    We have a Steam Train Museum about an hour away. It has the North Pole train and we've taken the trip a few times over the years. It is a lot of tun. The actual train was used as the inspiration for the movie.

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  27. CarlaDecember 16, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    That looks like fun! The only trains we've ever visited have been in amusement parks. ;)

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  28. MonicaDecember 16, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    This looks like an incredibly memorable trip! My train obsessed little guy would love this! Beautiful images too.

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  29. Angie - Big Bears WifeDecember 16, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Oh, how fun! My brother use to be obsessed with trains so we went to things like this all of the time!

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  30. Jinxy and MeDecember 16, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    What an amazing place to visit with the kids. You took great photos, too!

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  31. mail4roseyDecember 16, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    I just saw this on G+ and came to see. This does look like such a fun place to visit, and you got some great photos!

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  32. Emily @ Busy MommyDecember 16, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    That one train is huge! My boys would probably like to visit.

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  33. Casa Vilora InteriorsDecember 17, 2014 at 12:53 AM

    Great pictures! I love doing special things like this with the family

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  34. KiwiDecember 17, 2014 at 4:08 AM

    Your family is too cute and adorable. I am sure you guy made some amazing memories here!

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  35. DonnaDecember 17, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    I have not. My son loved trains when he was younger and my step-dad has a train collection that is worth a LOT of money. :) Looks like you guys had a blast!

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