Gary's grandson Caleb is a huge Train fanatic. He wanted to go see some train yards so we head out to Folkston GA to hopefully see some trains. We pass the Long Horn Cattle on the way
We make a stop in Baldwin, GA where he has heard there are many trains going through in all directions - turned out to be a bust so on to Folkston, GA
The old Railroad Station is a Museum and Chamber of Commerce
There is a viewing platform and finally a train comes
On the other side of the tracks are a small cabin and old Chessie Train Car that are B&Bs where you can stay overnight - or Caleb's dream home
Where is Gary in all this?
Getting a haircut!
Since we find out there won't be another train for a couple of hours, we head 9 miles down the road to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Caleb - watch your step!
We scout the swamp behind the closed Park office for Alligators but it is still a bit cold and none are around
I want to drive the scenic loop but so does Caleb - since it is a 15 mph road we let him take the wheel
We stop at the Chester Island Homestead
Caleb getting ready to put his nose to the grindstone
Tucson gets to stretch his legs too
Back to Folkston!
Caleb waits patiently for trains while I stroll around town and Gary rests
Back just in time for the next train
Caleb bought a train car as a souvenir but Tucson has claimed it, christening it as a Sleeper car
When we get back to Jacksonville, we caught this Helicopter out in the water - not sure if this guy was going up or down, or if it was a rescue or a practice drill
These pics sum up Caleb's view on trains
295 miles logged in today
A stop at Ichiban Buffet for mongolian barbecue on the way home
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