Full Steam Ahead

Trains fascinate boys of all ages! The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (GWR)

GWR runs over 12 miles from the Cheltenham Race Course to Laverton (and back). We puffed north on the steam engine and returned on the diesel railcar, after lunch at Toddington in the Flag and Whistle Tearoom.

Some lovely scenery on the way,  the Greet Tunnel- 693 yards and the Stanway Viaduct – 210′ long, 42′ high and a 15 span arch (not seen from the train).

Gotherington Station, our first stop, had beautiful flowerpots on the platfrom and the other stations had  pretty tables, old luggage and scale displays and various carriages and engines on display and/or waiting for some love.

Our train trip

Comments

Comment by Mary Grover on 2015-10-27 17:39:48 -0700

Hi had to drop you a note to say how fabulous your trip looks. What fun for you and great to spend time with family. Enjoy every minute. xx

Comment by Christine on 2015-10-27 21:56:44 -0700

What a great time you are having Gill. So lovely to be able to watch your trip and enjoy it with you. Feel like I am there. Take care and enjoy every minute with your family. They will be so glad that you are there.

Author: Gill

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