(above) A couple of Father’s Day train riders enjoy waving at the camera on Sunday. Some things are impossible. Like winning the lotto without buying a ticket and buying a ticket to ride the Dad's Day Express and not have a 'funtastic' ride. The Black Beauty of Fillmore & Western's locomotive fleet – the recently rebuilt Baldwin steam locomotive #14 – proudly huffed and chugged pulling a train of nine cars from Central Station to the Loose Caboose near Santa Paula. Imagine the nostalgic treat while observing the awesome scenery of the fabulous Santa Clara Valley. Listen... and you hear uncountable aaaaaaaahs. The 11 AM train ran under overcast skies and cooler temperatures but of no consequence considering the smiley faces of everybody filling all the seats... inside and out. Bright sunny skies guided the 3 PM train and everybody's smiles equaled the brightness of the sun. I wasn't fooled. Considering the fun had by all aboard... this was obviously a party train... in disguise. Story and photos by Bob Crum