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James meets Mr. Topham Hatt
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James meets Mr. Topham Hatt
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On Thomas the Tank Engine - Chloe is happy as a clam, James is a little anxious probably because it was so loud and crowded.
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Choo! Choo!
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We get under way....
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What's all the sound about?
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James suddenly hears the Toot! Toot! which is so familiar to him, and breaks out a huge grin!
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Lots of fun as we drove along tracks for about 25 minutes.
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Lots to see...
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James loved looking out the window and at the tall trees.
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Thomas the Tank Engine was wonderful!
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A train conductor was available for photographs - and James was tickled pink.
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The devious diesel engines were on a big poster.
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James had to keep a close eye on them.
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Off we then went to see some of the other celebrations.
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A quick stop by the ice-cream truck.
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A quick look at the bubble-truck. It was a sweltering day - so we tried to get inside as soon as possible.
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And then James got to see the wonderful Steamies! Thomas - Percy - Rosie
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Wish we had such a nice poster of the Steamies!
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Ahhh... happiness!
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Once we got inside the auditorium, it was a bit cooler. Spring and James popped into the shop, and James emerged with a toy train named Scruff.
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Chloe and I sat for a little bit and had a snack - and then we all went for a drive to a nearby restaurant and sat and enjoyed a little lunch.
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We drove past the Elgin Railway Museum and then 2 and a half hours got home and collapsed in a happy heap.