Franklin Institute, NJ: Train Factory
Hobbit and I made a daytrip to Philadelphia to visit the Franklin Institute . We came for the "Polar Express" event but happily learned the Train exhibit is permanent (and well done)! I'd hoped the event would thrill my little engineer, but the trip was even better than I expected. First, I had to see the HD Moon temporarily on display. Bonus, they had it in the Franklin Memorial and the effect was astounding. Unless you're two, then it was just meh, apparently. However, The Baldwin 60000 blew our mind. It is a HUGE steam engine. Baldwin 60000 is an experimental steam locomotive built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Eddystone, Pennsylvania, in 1926, during the height of the railroading industry. It received its number for being the 60,000th locomotive built by Baldwin. It weighs 350 (US) tons. The weight and length of the engine were too much for all but the heaviest and straightest tracks. In 1933, it was purchased by the Franklin Institute Science Mus