TSR hosts 'The Little Engine That Could'

The historic Texas State Railroad that has recently chanted the famous saying "I think I can! I think I can!" is bringing The Little Engine That Could™ Rail Tour to Texas!

This famous engine is coming to the Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot March 7-9, 2008.

Families will enjoy a thirtyminute train ride, meet characters from the book, listen to live musical entertainment, enjoy fun children's games and activities, and more. Parents, grandparents, and children will experience a full day of fun family activities.

The Little Engine That Could™ is recognized for promoting the power of positive thought. She sends a strong, timehonored message: "I think I can! I think I can!

The Little Engine That Could™ Rail Tour will be traveling across the country, greeting boys and girls throughout the United States at participating railroads and she is coming to Texas for the first time this spring. This life-size replica locomotive patterned after the original illustrations for the classic children's book by Watty Piper will chug along the tracks where you will hear her whistle blow, brass bell ringing, and steam hissing, all the while repeating her courageous refrain.

Tickets are $16 per persons (ages 2 and up). For reservations call the Texas State Railroad at 1-888-987-2461 or for more information visit www.TexasStateRR.com or www.TheLittleEngineThat- CouldTour.com.

Trips are Friday and Sunday: 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:15 p.m. and Saturday at 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m..

"The Little Engine That Could" is a children's book written by Watty Piper in 1930. This book has been dubbed a children's classic since it was first published and is represented for licensing by Universal Studio Consumer Products Group.

The Texas State Railroad is now operated by American Heritage Railways. This railroad offers steam and diesel excursions year around that travel