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Bank Holiday Monday 25th May

What a wonderful day we had at Quainton this year.  Although the heavens opened over night, we doubted whether we would stay dry through the day.  However, it was so warm we needed hats and sun cream and it was the hottest day of the year so far!

Every year the Buckinghamshire Rail Centre hosts a special Steaming Day and Vintage Bus Day and preserved buses are encouraged to attend on this day. There were many attractions to see – as well as steam trains there is a miniature railway and so much more.

There were two steam trains running up and down the track which the children really enjoyed travelling on.

The trees have been cut down around the track so you get a much better view around the surrounding countryside and are able to see the Quainton Windmill.  The windmill is the tallest Windmill in Buckinghamshire and stands at 65ft.

Vintage buses were running trips throughout the day and there were a lot to look at parked up in the car park.  There were a few stalls inside and outside the main building selling memorabilia.  The cafe was very busy.  The cafe has a reasonable selection of hot and cold food at reasonable prices.  The slice of Ginger and Lemon cake and the scone that we had was lovely and the children enjoyed their gingerbread men.

The children loved the two pipe organs on the site, dancing around in front of them.  They laughed and pointed all the way round on the miniature railway getting very excited by the teddy bears' picnic, Winnie the Pooh and friends, hedgehogs, Tweenies and various other characters around the track.  As for the model railway they were enthralled by the tiny steam train going around the track and watched the man fill it with water and the train steam off again, picking up Postman Pat at the station.

This is a enthusiasts day out, but is also a great family day out.  Enthusiasts have the buses and trains and there is plenty for the rest of the family to do.

Previous Visits to Quainton

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