This dream may symbolize a journey of reflection and fear. The train station represents a transitional period in your life, where you are preparing to move forward with your family. The presence of your oldest child and wife suggests a focus on your responsibilities and relationships. The absence of your other children may represent feelings of neglect or a desire for more balance in your family life. The train with both passenger and mail cars may symbolize the different aspects of your life that you are trying to balance and manage. Your comment to your wife about the train not running often may reflect a fear of losing control or stability in your life. The steam-powered engine may represent a sense of nostalgia or longing for simpler times. The sudden change to a tour boat on a lake may symbolize a shift in your journey or a desire for relaxation and leisure. The boat pulling away from the dock may represent a fear of missing out or being left behind. Your daughter’s presence and concern for your wife may symbolize your protective instincts and the importance of family. The capsized boat heading towards a sluice gate may represent a fear of being overwhelmed or losing control. Your childhood cat appearing may symbolize a need for comfort and familiarity in the face of uncertainty. Overall, this dream may reflect your anxieties and desires as you navigate through a transitional period in your life.