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| The beautiful steam train |
You may have noticed that I've been blogging less frequently since the summer holidays began. I've mostly been spending time with the boys and taking them out on trips and to the park. I don't feel guilty about it because Baby Boy has really grown in confidence and Big Boy is really growing into the role of big brother.
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| My boys on the railway bridge |
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| We rode on Cheltenham |
We've wanted to take the boys on the Watercress Line for a while now and a few months back I ordered some Tesco Days Out vouchers which can be used to pay for the tickets. We finally got round to going today and it was an early start for all of us. Not least as I got up to pack a picnic lunch for everyone. My boys are always hungry so I can't risk leaving home without plenty to eat.
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| Pretty platform flowers |
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| 4 footed friends welcome |
We decided to pick up the train at Alton and just about made it for the first train at 10.50. They were running a steam and a diesel service today so we decided the earlier we started the more journey we would get to make. A ticket gives you unlimited travel all day and we really did make the most of it as we rode the steam train twice and then the diesel too with a break for lunch at Alresford in the middle. There is a lovely cafe at most of the stops and old posters for products like Capstan cigarettes and Rinso soap.
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| Watching the fireman |
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| Checking out the fire buckets |
The staff are very knowledgable and answer all the passengers' questions very patiently. It was amazing to ride through the countryside in an old style carriage - which Big Boy remarked looked like the one from Harry Potter and we were told they used one from this line for filming. All of the boys loved riding the trains - yes even Hubbie - and it was worth going to. I'd recommend a day out on the Watercress Line and I'm hoping we can book to go on a dining car next time.
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| Toot toot |
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| Tired Daddy |
This post is being shared as part of the #countrykids linky hosted by the lovely Fiona of Coombe Mill.
It looks like all your boys are having a fab time out exploring the Watercress Line, steam trains are always exciting for boys. It's great that you managed to fit in so many train rides on your day there, definitely worth leaving early to get so much in. Watching the Firemen in the engine was my boys favourite thing too. Thanks for linking up with me on Country Kids.
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