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To some of the above suggestions I would add a compact history lesson of when railroading began and how tiny the locomotive and rolling stock was, first passenger cars were based on stage coaches not much bigger than a mini-van, to what it is today. Give them something to compare to such as 100 ton grain car holds grain reaped from 56 acres. 100 tons is equal to 67 average cars. A city block in your area is ??? acres, 56 acres will hold x number of houses. Give them something they see everyday and understand and then relate it to something railroad. History would include how railroads changed American diets as perishable food could be quickly shipped. It helped turn what was regarded as the great American Desert to where cattle and grain come from. The first fast food for travelers were the Harvey Houses which had Blue Plate Specials. Quick cross country delivery allowed people to buy things long distance through companys like Sears. When rail was the only fast transport, there were 24 passenger trains a day at ???? or what ever the number was for your local. <br />On the layout, It can be as simple as a 4*8 sheet or a 10' *12" board with snap track components. Bring a couple of the Atlas plan books. You are not only selling to the kids but also to their banker (mom & dad). <br />Sounds like your going to have a tougher time keeping it to 2 hours.
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