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>The model train exhibit got me interested in model >railroading. This was my favorite part of the CMSI and >I spent many hours looking over the layout, the >buildings, and, of course the trains. When my school >had field trips to the CSMI, my mom would give me a >couple of dimes so I could go watch the trains. The >school would not pay the ten cent fee. Much to the >dismay of the teachers, I always got way from them and >went to watch the trains. Year after year I did this >till the teachers just let me go and got me when it >was lunch time or time to leave for home. >My parents took my brother and myself to Exposition >Park several times a year. I have many fond memories >and will always cherish the great times my family had >there. >After my mom passed away, I went back to the CSMI to >look around, and was very disappointed the trains had >been removed, along with many other exhibits I >remember. >I have not been back since and I doubt I ever will. >It's not the same, friendly place I remember.

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