Thomas is a celebrity and gets around to see his adoring fans... Ever year during March and early April, he comes to Parrish Florida and visits his fans in the Bradenton and Sarasota Florida area. I’ve met him twice now and he’s is just so friendly and patient with all his fans, young and old.... THOMAS Is a railroad ROCKSTAR!!!
I'm an engineer for BNSF in Chicago. I drive trains from Chicago to LaCrosse, WI. and back. I go along the Mississippi River for 150 miles. Great scenery and large amounts of wildlife. It's my dream job!!! I've been doing it for 20 years. Love your videos!
Having started following your channel because of the train videos, and having binged your videos since discovering your channel, it's nice to see the first of many train videos
Mike, when you get on or near trains the sweet child in you comes out. It's so charming. And you and your sister make great adult kids livin' the dream!
Pretty Jessica! 😍 and Sodor tooooo 😃 Joy has no age limit... this summer I m heading down there w kids and I am more excited as a 38 yr old 🤪 Awesome video! Thank you 😊
Here in Illinois there’s a museum called the Monticello Railroad Museum and they have an event called Throttle Time, I can’t recall how much it costs but you get to sit in the engineers seat and run the train yourself, under the supervision of a museum employee of course.
My late father loved trains, model trains, real trains, train-shaped liquor bottles, whatever. He just loved trains. Sacramento, where we live, has a great train museum and he went regularly. One summer, he was traveling with his wife (my step-mom, who I adore) and his buddy from high school, Darryl. They went to Promontory Point, Utah, to Golden Spike National Historical Park. It preserves 2,735 acres of land surrounding a 15-mile stretch of the original Transcontinental Railroad (hint, hint, travel blogger). Dad was president of his local model railroaders club, the Capital City Railroad Club, which sound impressive, but was really just eight guys who got together once a month to eat snacks and play with their trains. Darryl called the press office and told them the President of the world-famous Capital City Railroad Club was coming and arranged all sort of extras. I don't know if the press office thought he was with our railroad museum or something, but they not only let Dad and crew into the cab of one of the steam locomotives they use to re-create the joining of the Transcontinental Railroad, but actually let him drive the train for a while. They gave him an engineers hat and the whole nine yards. They had a ball and Dad had the time of his life.
Thomas's fans really enjoys being around people, Thomas the tank engine and his friends visit the real world at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. I remember seeing Thomas when I was young. He was very cute. Now he's in real life taking people of all ages on an adventure. Thomas the tank engine is a celebrity around the world. Going inside a GMDD FP9 numbered 6520, that's cool.
There all over north America and the U.K you can probably find one ata scenic railway near you most of the trains have an unpowered thomas at the front and like the train in the video it has a diesel locomotive at the back to push it.
When my grandmother was alive, she lived in West Vancouver. As I kid, I used to go down to Dunderave Beach with my dad (son of my grandmother) to watch the Royal Hudson chug by. It was always a profound experience for me. I’m perpetually sad that it sits silent in a museum, but happy I can go and visit it when I’m in Squamish. I used to clasp my hands over my ears because of the noise from the train. So glad I was able to witness an actual steam train go from a proper point A, to a point B. Gone are the days of steam trains.
I love trains, too. My Granddad work in the roundhouse of the Pennsylvania RR here in Baltimore. If you are ever here you will want to visit the B&O Railroad Museum. Thomas has been here, too.
Revisiting some videos I’ve miss & truly enjoy this as it brings back many memories of my very first train ride to Moosonee way up North with my parents great times & as you say you never grow up nor should you enjoy every minute thx 👍
When travel returns... I'd love to see you do a VIA Sleeper Car trip to Toronto with Nicole and Jess. And then the Toronto adventures with you sister and girlfriend. I think all your followers would love that content.
If u want to ride a hovercraft there is the Only commercial hovercraft in the world its in Portsmouth in the UK this takes you across to the Isle of Wight and it is soooo worth the ride.
Mike. Just so you know. That lovely old coach car you were riding on. Is actually an ex Via Rail Canada Comfort Class Coach Car and C.N.R. before Via Rail.
its fun geting cab rides and if you go to a place called felton california theres a place called roaring camp railroad they have old steam trains and a desil locomotive to
When you can travel again, hit up the Strasburg railroad in Pennsylvania. They’ve got a tank engine they converted into a real life actually steaming Thomas. Never too old for a Thomas {I’m 33 lmfao) Pretty gnarly. Edit: definitely down to support the channel, but not seeing the join button, even on my Mac Pro desktop version of TH-cam. See it for other Canadian channels, though. Odd.
There’s one of those engines a the starsburg railroad but it actually a working steam engine instead of a dummy car being pushed my a desiel. It sometimes come to my state Michigan and is seen running on day out with Thomas events at greenfield village. There’s also the Henryford museum, I has so many engines in it! Replicas, That Word On Mainline Traffic. The biggest one you can go inside it’s cab! Ok I’m getting side tracked ok bye.
This must be the place I visited as a kid, on vacation in Canada, many years ago. I don't remember much about it other than the hand operated speeder car. I've always wondered where it was, and this must be it.
Thomas is a celebrity and gets around to see his adoring fans... Ever year during March and early April, he comes to Parrish Florida and visits his fans in the Bradenton and Sarasota Florida area. I’ve met him twice now and he’s is just so friendly and patient with all his fans, young and old....
THOMAS Is a railroad ROCKSTAR!!!
I'm an engineer for BNSF in Chicago. I drive trains from Chicago to LaCrosse, WI. and back. I go along the Mississippi River for 150 miles. Great scenery and large amounts of wildlife. It's my dream job!!! I've been doing it for 20 years. Love your videos!
Having started following your channel because of the train videos, and having binged your videos since discovering your channel, it's nice to see the first of many train videos
Mike, when you get on or near trains the sweet child in you comes out. It's so charming. And you and your sister make great adult kids livin' the dream!
Also, if you're wondering, 2 honks is forward, 3 is reverse, and long, long, short, long is rail road crossing.
Pretty Jessica! 😍
and Sodor tooooo 😃
Joy has no age limit... this summer I m heading down there w kids and I am more excited as a 38 yr old 🤪
Awesome video! Thank you 😊
Too bad they didn't actually have Thomas's carriages Annie and Clarabelle.
Here in Illinois there’s a museum called the Monticello Railroad Museum and they have an event called Throttle Time, I can’t recall how much it costs but you get to sit in the engineers seat and run the train yourself, under the supervision of a museum employee of course.
I did this a few times as a kid. The joy is real. I too, grew up on Thomas and Friends!
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Matthew! Yes! Thanks, man! Congrats on your engagement!
@@DownieLive Thanks so much!
My late father loved trains, model trains, real trains, train-shaped liquor bottles, whatever. He just loved trains. Sacramento, where we live, has a great train museum and he went regularly. One summer, he was traveling with his wife (my step-mom, who I adore) and his buddy from high school, Darryl. They went to Promontory Point, Utah, to Golden Spike National Historical Park. It preserves 2,735 acres of land surrounding a 15-mile stretch of the original Transcontinental Railroad (hint, hint, travel blogger). Dad was president of his local model railroaders club, the Capital City Railroad Club, which sound impressive, but was really just eight guys who got together once a month to eat snacks and play with their trains. Darryl called the press office and told them the President of the world-famous Capital City Railroad Club was coming and arranged all sort of extras. I don't know if the press office thought he was with our railroad museum or something, but they not only let Dad and crew into the cab of one of the steam locomotives they use to re-create the joining of the Transcontinental Railroad, but actually let him drive the train for a while. They gave him an engineers hat and the whole nine yards. They had a ball and Dad had the time of his life.
I love stories like this. So happy to hear that.
The difference between a man and a boy is that a man has bigger toys. Awsome guys.
Love your videos! Always having fun! I love trains!🚂
Cinders and ashes this is cool!
Thomas! Awesome! I’m jealous!
You had short hair sir! Rocking the precious locks now! Nice!
Figured I’d let them grow out a bit. I’m glad you noticed :)
Thomas's fans really enjoys being around people, Thomas the tank engine and his friends visit the real world at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park. I remember seeing Thomas when I was young. He was very cute. Now he's in real life taking people of all ages on an adventure. Thomas the tank engine is a celebrity around the world. Going inside a GMDD FP9 numbered 6520, that's cool.
Dude your so Lucky!!!
This is awesome! I didn’t know this existed!
There all over north America and the U.K you can probably find one ata scenic railway near you most of the trains have an unpowered thomas at the front and like the train in the video it has a diesel locomotive at the back to push it.
But! Can he do the eye roll?
yes
When my grandmother was alive, she lived in West Vancouver. As I kid, I used to go down to Dunderave Beach with my dad (son of my grandmother) to watch the Royal Hudson chug by. It was always a profound experience for me. I’m perpetually sad that it sits silent in a museum, but happy I can go and visit it when I’m in Squamish. I used to clasp my hands over my ears because of the noise from the train. So glad I was able to witness an actual steam train go from a proper point A, to a point B. Gone are the days of steam trains.
I love trains, too. My Granddad work in the roundhouse of the Pennsylvania RR here in Baltimore. If you are ever here you will want to visit the B&O Railroad Museum. Thomas has been here, too.
If you were a Thomas fan you will remember Toby the Steam Tram. I live in the town where the real Toby lived :)
You realize if you're hanging out with another Mike, and one of you trips and falls... It's called a Mike Drop..
Revisiting some videos I’ve miss & truly enjoy this as it brings back many memories of my very first train ride to Moosonee way up North with my parents great times & as you say you never grow up nor should you enjoy every minute thx 👍
Watching this on a Saturday morning, the way god intended
My grandson watched that when he was little all the time we had to watch it I love that show
Wow seems like an awesome experience! Thanks for sharing, definitely want to make it a stop the next time I find myself around Whistler in the summer!
You should stop Allen!
There’s so much that I didn’t show you too!
@@DownieLiveyeah I bet! Where are you headed off to next? Or do I just have to wait and see?!
@@allenjtyler Hahaha You'll just have to wait and see 😉. Even I don't know yet 😝🤷🏼♂️
Hi Jes !
When travel returns... I'd love to see you do a VIA Sleeper Car trip to Toronto with Nicole and Jess. And then the Toronto adventures with you sister and girlfriend. I think all your followers would love that content.
That would be so fun! I plan on doing it when travel returns!
Thomas is amazing
Thomas is so Happy to you
😆😆 and we’re happy to see him!!
@@DownieLive we hope you have a good time
If u want to ride a hovercraft there is the Only commercial hovercraft in the world its in Portsmouth in the UK this takes you across to the Isle of Wight and it is soooo worth the ride.
This is for kids? Uhh no I’m 24 and I can’t wait to see him
Yeah!!! I’m not the only one! Thanks Christian!
Mike. Just so you know. That lovely old coach car you were riding on. Is actually an ex Via Rail Canada Comfort Class Coach Car and C.N.R. before Via Rail.
Oh wow! Thanks Murray!
We did this with our grandson last summer, It was wonderful!!
It really was a fun time for everyone.
For hovercraft if you come to England there's a hovercraft between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight and ots the only commercial hovercraft
Have you gone to the Strasburg railroad yet you should if you haven’t
You guys are on track to something. ;)
For the helicopter ride you should talk with Dustin of Smarter Every Day. He has hovered a helicopter 2 feet above the ground.
Really??!! Good idea! Thanks Ben!
That's Diesel 10, without the special "hand"
The rope/chain pulling action is accurate to a steam locomotive.
Its hard to know the real one I have watched them but it's hard
its fun geting cab rides and if you go to a place called felton california theres a place called roaring camp railroad they have old steam trains and a desil locomotive to
Very cool :)
Great stuff! Glad you were able to enjoy it with us! Thanks Christian and Mike for a great ride :)
Yes! Big thanks to Christian and Mike!
i’m in olney and i’m pretty close to day out with thomas place
the whistle sound normally as a show
How did you get permission to go up front??? I'm the biggest train fan ever and I've always wanted to go in the cab while the locomotive is in motion!
5:12 sounds like something out of trainz simulator!
It sounds like that because the developers of Trainz recorded the sound from a real locomotive
When you can travel again, hit up the Strasburg railroad in Pennsylvania. They’ve got a tank engine they converted into a real life actually steaming Thomas. Never too old for a Thomas {I’m 33 lmfao) Pretty gnarly. Edit: definitely down to support the channel, but not seeing the join button, even on my Mac Pro desktop version of TH-cam. See it for other Canadian channels, though. Odd.
Huh, thanks Tony. That is odd.
It should be on the desktop version...
Sorry, not sure what to tell you.
Thanks for trying.
DownieLive i tried on an android phone and that did the trick 🙏🏼
Alright! Thanks for joining Tony!
DownieLive my pleasure, bud! came for the trains, stayed for the adventures 🙏🏼🌊🌊🌊
Remember in The polar Express he said what in the name of Mike?
Im glad to know im not the only adult who would do this. Haha
You’re definitely not the only one, Josh!
@@DownieLive big fan of your channel!
Where is this?
Squamish, BC, Canada
STEAM TEAM for the win.
Dont drive me up the rails Mike
There’s one of those engines a the starsburg railroad but it actually a working steam engine instead of a dummy car being pushed my a desiel. It sometimes come to my state Michigan and is seen running on day out with Thomas events at greenfield village. There’s also the Henryford museum, I has so many engines in it! Replicas, That Word On Mainline Traffic. The biggest one you can go inside it’s cab! Ok I’m getting side tracked ok bye.
been here when i was 3
You can fly a helicopter in New Jersey with Sky River Helicopters. I did it and I would do it again
Great video! Check out BC Helicopters or Pilot Yellow on TH-cam. They are in your neck of the woods too!
Good recommendation Adam! Thanks!
Way to conduct yourself!
A locomotive is just pushing thomas the train in the back
This must be the place I visited as a kid, on vacation in Canada, many years ago. I don't remember much about it other than the hand operated speeder car. I've always wondered where it was, and this must be it.
Must be! Hahaha. Cool! Good memory.
4:02 who have one? I have 2
Pretty expensive train for just adults. lol
What do you mean?
@@DownieLive I mean Tickets for Thomas are in the $30 range with taxes and Ticketweb fees. Admission to the park is normal much cheaper than that.
@@fabio40 Ah gotcha! I thought you were talking about the price to build the train.
2024 any one. 😂