"Listen - what's that noise? It's a train whistle, inviting you to climb aboard! Climb onto Freestone's miniature train, and hold onto your hat in one of the open-air coaches. The 1880s replica engine pulls your 'little pufferbellies' around the park on a three-quarter-mile ride, past grassy playgrounds and sparkling lakes."
Arizona has a long and storied history with railroads. Railroads fueled the state's first industries, hauling to east and west coast hubs the copper and cotton upon which the state's initial boom was built.
It's awfully tough to choose your favorite from the 30 beautifully carved ponies on Freestone's Allan Herschell antique carousel. This refurbished 1951 carousel casts a spell on riders young and old alike, with lights, music, and of course, its prancing painted ponies.
After a trek around the park,
its nice to sit by the water
and relax for a few minutes.
This is one of my favorite places
to do my walking, there is always
something to see.
(More pix from today here.)
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