Trains, Plains, and Automobiles

In my last post I mentioned that toy trains are making a comeback for young boys this year. I would like to point out a commercial that is currently running for Amtrak, which I feel is right on. The spot begins by showing two boys, one playing with toy cars and the other toy airplanes. As they reenact less than desirable travel scenarios that we have all faced before, we are reminded of things like the costs to travel by plane or car, our inherent distaste for flight delays and the agony of getting stuck in traffic. Then we are shown a smiling boy playing with his train set who says, "the train is now arriving." I am definitely transported back to my childhood when I myself would make up funny stories like this as I played. Not only does Amtrak echo the current American sentiment, but they are featuring toy trains which are currently very hot in the marketplace! A fortunate coincidence I'm sure, but I found it interesting nonetheless.