I have always, always wanted a model train circling my Christmas tree.

Also, I had a friend in high school who was embarrassed that her dad had remodeled their entire downstairs to accommodate a full on model train set, it circled through every room, in and and out of walls and culminated in a giant village with lights and wee little townspeople.

She was embarrassed, I was jealous.

It was awesome.

I know there's a lot of train enthusiasts/dorks/fans/hardcore hobbyists out there. Not to mention I'm well aware of train infatuations with the 4' and under set. Thomas who? (So thankful I have a girl.)

Coming to theIndiana State Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday September 26-27th from 10 am- 4 pm is The Great Train Expo, a travelling train show for those who love things that go Choo. $7 for adults and totally free for kids 12 and under. We're talking scale layouts, trains to ride on and LEGOs. LEGO trains people.

Sure we have the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis 500 race and plenty of other things to do in Indianapolis that involve wheels, but you parents of little boys, you look at those little bug squishers in the eye and ask them if a race car capable of speeds in excess of 200 mph has anything on trains. Then you look in the mirror and ask yourself, has Ringo Starr ever narrated the Indy 500?

I think you know the answer.

Trains rule, cars drool. (This weekend at least.)