Great British days out

As we approach the midpoint of August, I would like to take the opportunity to convey how much I am enjoying various days out I have slipped when work permits. In the last few weeks, my girlfriend and I went to Great Dixter House, which is near Northiam in Sussex, and the steam trains at Tenterden in Kent. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and I think you will see why when you see some of the lovely sights we did below.

I am so fond of this picture I may try to use it as the basis for some kind of business venture - watch this space!

Riding in style on a Pullman coach, this particular one dates from the 1930s and I believe it was once used on the Brighton Belle...










And finally, a cheeky little saddle tank pulls reverses round the train ready for the last service of the day. These locos posses a very small wheel base and are relatively light. Consequently they are well suited to the KESR, which has tight curves and low quality track. Being a light railway, all trains are restricted to speeds of no greater than 25mph. I wonder why commuter traffic never really took off from this line when it was running under BR...