Mural of Train on Building Wall, Centennial Trail

When your train of thought derails into the parking lot.

I found myself drawn to the Action Sports building in Arlington. Not for the sports gear, mind you, but for the mural that completely transforms one of its walls. This isn’t just any mural; it’s a steam train adventure frozen in time. The level of detail is so high that you half expect the train to chug right off the wall and into the parking lot, probably to the chagrin of the U-Haul trucks and their drivers. The mural juxtaposes the old with the new, the adventurous with the mundane. It's as if the artist wanted to remind us that history isn't just something you read about in books; it's something that can be vividly brought to life, even on the side of a building. The surrounding cars and trucks, with their modern-day practicality, only serve to highlight the whimsical nature of the mural. So, if you ever find yourself in Arlington, take a detour to the Action Sports building. Stand there for a moment, let your imagination run wild, and appreciate the art that turns an ordinary wall into a portal to another time.