Steaming

We have a train enthusiast among us and we aren't talking about our Thomas the Tank obsessed son. Yes I love trains. Old or new, they are a wonderful way to get around. No fuss no muss. I mean it is easier to get to Europe on a train than it is to fly.



Anyway we indulged in a little light train riding last weekend. Nene Valley Railway have some wonderful old trains and we got to go in a 1950's steamy. It was an hour ride each way, dropping us off in Peterborough where we got lunch and looked around. They do have Thomas the Tank Engine special weekends too so we will have to go back when they are on. We got to meet the driver and watch the fire where the coal gets shoveled in. We also saw the train take on water, all very groovy.



The trip was lovely, so sedate and with the steam, noise and motion, it was like being in an old film. High recommend it, we will of course be susing out other trips and believe there is a good one in Wales and already have our eye on one in Scotland for next summer.