The Industrial Rail line is no longer in production, but the legacy of these toy trains lives on. Blue Box Trains ( blueboxtrains.com ) is dedicated to preserving the unique and short-lived history of this O-27 product line. Technical issues with the website have been resolved, and visitors can once again browse the complete IDM Industrial Rail product archive. You can now sort the archive by railroad, car type, or color.
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It is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one should listen to…The feeling for the things themselves, for reality, is more important than the feeling for pictures.” – Vincent van Gogh
There is no shortage of children’s shows available. There is however a shortage of quality shows.
Back in 2009 I was introduced to a new series called the Choo Choo Bob Show. It wasn’t until this past year, when our little boys began watching programs, that I truly came to appreciated the quality of this series.
The Choo Choo Bob Show is a live action television show for little train fanatics, but there is plenty action for all ages to enjoy. In each episode, Choo Choo Bob and his friends visit museums, ride trains, sing railroad songs and have lots of goofy fun. The programs are entertaining and educational. As a viewer it doesn’t take long to appreciate the producers understanding of children and passion for trains – it’s a perfect mix. (more…)
