About our Train T-Shirts
Diesel
The Diesel Train t-shirt is a kids t-shirt that I knew my son would love. There are entire websites dedicated to train shirts but I was never able to quite find the right one. The vision for this t-shirt came from watching the trains at our usual spot and a norfolk southern diesel engine blasted by us at quite a high speed. The ground was shaking and there was a wall of air that hit us just as the train went by. We also noticed that there was fine cloud of dust in the air as it passed by us. It was quite amazing and I wish I could bottle that moment somehow. This train shirt is all about the diesel train and the raw size and power of this amazing vehicle. I have found that toddler boys (even baby boys!) first find Thomas the Tank Engine and then start to go for the more realistic trains "trains without faces" after that. Take a peek at our Diesel
Electric
The Electric Train t-shirt is a train that is inspired by the fast trains found in the north east US and over seas. We are talking about the Amtrack Acela, Bullet Train, TGV, and other fast electric trains. These are not as well known to kids that do not live in areas that have a fast train service though they are seen on videos and train shirts. When kids see these for the first time though they like them right away. There is a different kind of power and sense of awe with these machines. Because they are so sleek and modern looking they invoke thoughts about the future and even space travel. Monorail trains have a similar impact (hmm, this could be a future shirt design that we will do). This kids train shirt is intended to capture this feeling. Have you ever traveled on the TGV and just been AMAZED at how fast bridges and telephone poles are swooshing by?? Yes, it is really something! Take a peek at our electric train kids t-shirt.
Steam
The Steam Train t-shirt is inspired by the classic steam engines of the old west. We all know these well though we may not know what differentiates one steam train for another. These are the old wood burning steam trains that are featured in the old western movies so the tender is full of chopped wood instead of coal. These trains tend to have big funnels, a couple of domes, large lights on the front (this is is from the pre-electricity days folks so a big reflector is needed to make a little flame light up the tracks at night!), and big "cow catchers" on the very font to keep the odd buffalo from derailing the train. There is a famous place in Utah called Promontory point and the trains seen there are the look we are going for. Kids and toddlers love these trains and we do too + everything that they represent. A classic steam train is just perfect for a boys first steam train shirt.
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