I Think I Can! I Think I Can!
Texas State Railroad to host 'The Little Engine That Could' Rail Tour

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. Families will enjoy a 30-minute 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, motivating us to be all we can be and gives us the courage to try. She sends us a strong, time-honored 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 lifesize 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. TheLittleEngine ThatCouldTour. com.

Dates & times for train tickets:

March 7, 8, & 9, 2008 Friday & 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.

Saturday: 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. The Little Engine That Could is wholly owned and published by Penguin Young Readers Group, a member of Penguin Group USA, Inc. and is represented for licensing by Universal Studio Consumer Products Group.

The Texas State Railroad, now operated by American Heritage Railways, is truly "A Texas Treasure!" This historic railroad, established in 1881, offers steam and diesel excursions year around that travel through the scenic piney woods of East Texas.

Visit www.TexasStateRR.com for more information or call 1-888-987-2461.