When I was a kid in the mid to late 70's, there were many midwestern municipal parks that had small railroads in them. In some cases they were free or charged a nominal fee. Both Children and adults could ride inside the cars and travel on simple loops of track or sometimes through more complicated scenery. Many of these amusement rides have since been abandoned due to insurance or operating costs and the trains themselves are collectors items.
It was a relatively simple form of entertainment that I imagine grew out of America's fascination with the real railroads especially since many of our parents had traveled the rails when they were younger. The great part was that both Children and their parents or grandparents could participate together.
Do you believe this entertainment situation could still work today? Or, have we all grown so busy that no one would be interested?
2006-07-12 14:45:01 · 14 answers · asked by PY 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Amusement Parks
Yes, I like riding trains. It's one of the things I really enjoy on my trips to Japan. So many trains in Japan and I pay to ride them there, well, I am going somewhere, but that's another story all it's own.
2006-07-24 10:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by spudric13 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do believe it would still work today. I know in the summer, we travel far to just ride a train. Doesn't matter how much it cost, we do it. We love it and hate it when the ride is over. We have rode Thomas the Train many times and other trains. It would be nice to have something like that, if the parks could afford it, or would want to take the time to do something like this. There are train rides at the Zoo, amusement parks, and other places. But you have to pay a substantial amount or wait in line for a long time. But I think in the end, it brings enjoyment to people and also some history.
2016-03-27 03:09:14 · answer #2 · answered by Brianna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up in a little bayou town southwest of New Orleans. The biggest treat as a child was to go to Audubon Zoo. Not only did we get to see the animals but we also got to ride the little train. Oh, what fun memories. And yes, if such a thing were available I would definitely take my grandson's for a ride. Those memories are irreplaceable.
Good luck with this project.
2006-07-12 14:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by kitten 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A miniature train still operates in Fort Worth, Texas. It runs through Forest and Trinity Parks.
2006-07-12 14:51:24 · answer #4 · answered by abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd love it! I remember them and I have 2 girls and (yes)this is one thing I'd pay a small fee for because I have a 1 year old and a 7 year old and we could all ride including daddy...
2006-07-12 14:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by crystal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sadly, probably not, because people tend to busier nowadays, and may not find time to ride this train. Although, if they opened one near me I'd be there the first day. It's possible, maybe, in an unusual circumstance. Maybe you could pull it off!
2006-07-12 15:44:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! I love trains!
2006-07-12 14:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by MTSU history student 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually adults love a quiet relaxing train rides
2006-07-25 09:36:15 · answer #8 · answered by Lord Tanner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that would seem fun. i know stone mountain in georgia has one. would people be interested today? very unlikely. people are more interested in watching american idle and playing with their video games to appreciate something simple and fun these day's.
it definately sucks...
2006-07-12 14:53:25 · answer #9 · answered by Shadow of a girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be interested if there was good scenery and other things to do there as well
2006-07-12 14:49:41 · answer #10 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋