Toot Toot .... all aboard!

Last weekend it was "All aboard and ticket please" as we visited the miniature steam railway. Apparently these guys run their pride and joys around the track every weekend but once a month they give kids and their parents a go around the tracks...

We got there nice and early for a picnic and parking spot. Just as well we did as the place was packed within the hour. Its a great day out for kids (and parents!) as they get to ride all the different trains for a Gold Coin donation.

I managed to upset the driver (complete with drivers cap!!!) on my first trip almost tipping the carriage because I stepped on the wrong spot! The old guys do the trains, the ladies do the baking and they all stop of a cuppa halfway through the afternoon. All quite quaint really. A perfect day out for the whole family and friends, on this particular occasion we were joined by the Allen's and the Murdoch Clan. 

I recommend Lake Macquarie Live Steam Society and their website which currently features a genealogy tracing 130 years of steam locomotive evolution by Neil Carlson. Enjoy!