After the Wool Experience, it was the other half's turn. So it was that we made our way this weekend, on an even hotter day, to the National Railway Museum at York with some friends. We were going to see the six A4 pacifics, the Mallard and all its friends, all together for the first time (and quite possibly the last). I like steam trains and so do the kids, but the men were just slightly besotted. The way it was laid out meant that you couldn't see them all until you were standing on the turntable. They are awesome engines and are beautiful, especially all together.
(Click on the photo to see it better; there were six, I just couldn't get them all in!)
We had a very long day (did I mention it was hot too?) and came away with exhausted kids and very happy menfolk. And us ladies? Well, we enjoyed the trains but also the tea and scones, and the chance to chat. And we also really enjoyed the children's storytime that involved being trains and making lots of noise!
