NC Transportation Museum

We’ve decided to take some mini-adventures while we are still a family of three – so last Saturday we took Alex to the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC. Tim actually told Alex about the museum Friday night before bed, so Alex woke up and immediately asked for the trains and trucks! Poor thing had a hard time driving the 40 minutes up the road!

We arrived just in time for their hourly train ride. The train consisted of 6 or 7 cars that traveled the rails around the old train yard, stopping at several points of interest. Alex was very excited when he heard the first “choo-choo” and loved viewing the other trains from his seat.

“Let’s Go!” All ready for his first train ride!

Watching the train tracks go by.

More choo-choos!

The NC Transportation Museum has one of the only restored and one of the largest roundhouses in the country. The roundhouse was packed with several engines and rail cars. We also got to peek at several renovations – including a HUGE building filled with antique cars, trucks, and planes we hope will eventually be open for tours. Alex loved running from train to truck and marveling at how big everything was!

Both Tim and Alex enjoyed looking at the toy tractor exhibit!

Alex was very impressed with the traffic light – thanks, Go Dog. Go!

Working the controls!

Showing us the big wheel.

Alex did not want to leave! We had tons of fun, and will certainly go back soon!