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I am debating this rating a lot. I do have a reputation (or so Ive read) of being conservative with my 10s, which I cant deny, and I am stetched between a 9 and a 10 here. First, I would have to say that any park with a well-kept steam train is ok in my book, and such locomotives should at least get a 8. I took one ride, from Festia Italy to New France, and I enjoyed my ride a bunch. The one bad thing was that I went in the dead part of late winter, so I didnt get to see the worlds most beautiful park at its peak, which more than anything is why I settled with a 9 until I get to visit during the summer or fall. The ride was still fun, going through the woods and getting a glimpse of the Clydsdale stables. The rest of the route looked good, especially those picturesque bridges. Now for the locomotives, the part of the ride which makes it so great. The one that I actually rode was the Alpen Express, which was beautiful, but when I caught my eye on Der Hochbeinige firing in the New France station, I was in awe. It was one of the most beautiful trains I had ever seen, well kept and still shining in its vivid crimson and gold-trimmed decor. It was truly love at first sight, and I was fortunate enough to see it running later in the day, chugging along majestically, but unfortunately, I did not get to ride it personally, only its sister. For now, I will settle with a 9, but do not be suprised if I visit in the summer and bump it up to a 10, because the trains were up to par with the Dollywood locos, but the ride just couldnt compare due to the time of year, which yall have to take into consideration when reading this.
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