Lebanon Railroad

  Don and Pam Beery, originally friends of Tom's, bought tickets for the Pumpkin Patch Express trip, a Halloween event on the Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad. They arrived early yesterday evening and spent the night with us.

 We were booked for the 10 AM to noon ride. We all got up about 7 AM, had a great breakfast that Tom prepared yesterday: French toast (using cinnamon-raisin bread) and sausage links (mine veggie, of course). We left Farmersville about 8:30 AM and got there about 9:15 AM and had some time to waste.

Tom (l-r), Pam and Don

 It was a crisp 51° as we waited for the train ride.

Photo credit: Don Beery

 An example of one of the cars. We were in "front" (thought it becomes the back on the return trip) in a deluxe car. Unfortunately, even though the literature said a toilet was in most cars, there wasn't. We didn't need it but that was a bit of a disappointment.

 One of the buildings at 16 E. South Street in Lebanon, Ohio.

 This is the locomotive that pulled us.

Pam in left opening; Tom in right

 A wider view before we departed.

 The actual ticket office is across the street from the train. You have to go here and sign in, even if you've bought the tickets in advance. That part could be streamlined. If we can print tickets for music concerts at home, why not this?

Pam and Tom during the ride

Bill and Don

A wide view of our car

When we arrived at the pumpkin patch, we exited through two more cars.

 Probably not a good idea anyway!

 The pumpkin patch. Every rider was able to chose one pumpkin.

 The one stop was for about 50 minutes. This stop was more kids-oriented. They had face painting, balloon animals, corn hole, a maze and other attractions kids would like. Adults were offered various food booths (coffee was $3).

Balloons being twisted into animals

My pumpkin choice

 This was a great way to enjoy some relaxing time with friends. The southern Ohio fall scenery is very nice and we crossed a number of bridges and streams that added more interest. It was nice to sit back and let someone else drive.

Bill (l-r), Pam, Don and Tom

Photo credit: Pam Beery