First Train Ride of the Season

Sadly, we forgot our cameras and phones so we don't have a picture to post but Adria took her first train ride of the season and Jayna took her first train ride ever. More train rides to come though so we'll post a picture one of these days. Since I didn't have a picture of the girls I found a picture and some information about the train. Here's to a summer full of train rides!

"Built and installed by Fred Lewis a former Woodward Governor employee and his wife Jean, theBuckhorn Northern Railroad in North Lake Park has been operating from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day since 1977. The City of Loveland purchased the train from the Lewis’ in 1988 and the Loveland Lions Club has operated the train since that time.

The Buckhorn Northern Railroad is an authentic replica of the actual steam train that hauled clay from the Devil’s Backbone to Wild’s Brick Yard west of Loveland. The train includes 1,588 feet of track; a small depot; a tunnel; a water tower ; a gasoline powered engine; two open passenger cars; a cattle car; and a caboose. The train supports 32 trips per day, 6 days per week, for 13 weeks each year, resulting in approximately 750 miles per year! The City of Loveland maintains the track, train, and buildings. The Lions club completes daily operation and minor maintenance." http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/parksrec/NLTrain.htm