Railway Children

Advantages: A step back in time!
Disadvantages: It is a little short...but it doesnt have to be!

...and sociability that is hard to find these days. You will find yourself chatting to the guard or any of the ticket inspectors up and down on the train. Even when you go in to the refreshement rooms eg at Oxenhope or on the platform at Keighley you receive intimate and friendly service. I am not going to go into detail regarding the journeys up and down the line [albeit a short 5 mile trip] as I believe another author has covered that well. Suffice to say the scenery is lovely and one can relate to the railway children film scenery and also to recognise some of the scenes that you may have seen in Sherlock Holmes adventures [Keighley railway station ] amongst others. The staff do go out of their way to make it special and if you have children I recommend the Christmas Specials that KWVR run annually although even if you do not have children the run...

binny61 11.02.2007 · Read review
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Review of Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Where the Children used to play

Advantages: Great read for the whole family
Disadvantages: None

...A bit on the author ---------------------- Edith Nesbit was born in 1858 and died in 1924. Her family were wealthy and when she moved to Halstead House where she lived for three years, these were the happiest years of her life. There was a railway cutting near her house which she used to explore (in comes the book!). Nesbit was a very successful author and her books continue to sell well even today. Her first children's book was "The Treasure Seekers" and wrote many other popular books such as "Five Children and It". This book was first produced in 1906 and so far has never been out of print. What is the book about? ------------------------- This book tells the story of three children (Roberta, Peter and Phyllis) who move to the countryside with their mother after their father goes away, but the children have no idea where...

tiger645 06.05.2006 · Read review
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Review of The Railway Children - Edith Nesbit

A Railway with a difference

Advantages: A true story of one man's courage
Disadvantages: Very distressing at times

...As many of you will already know, I am an avid reader of anything and everything. I've always had a love of books and will read any book placed in front of me. Some subjects will just captivate my interest and, when my dad lent this book to me, I did not think that a book about railways would be interesting. How wrong I was! The RRP on this is £7.99, although if you shop around, it can be found online for a lot less (try Amazon marketplace for a price of about £3). I always shop around for my books, as I am a bit of a tightwad haha! But seriously I will happily pay for a second hand copy of a book, as sometimes it is just too expensive to buy it new. Anyway, I digress and should really get back to the review of this book. Eric Lomax (the author) lived for most of his life in Edinburgh prior to the outbreak of WW2. While...

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Review of The Railway Man - Eric Lomax

Daddy, that's my daddy!

Advantages: Great film and suitable for all
Disadvantages: None

...THE RAILWAY CHILDREN ------------------------------------ ~~~Where did this film originate from?~~~ Originally "The Railway Children" was a book which was written by E. Nesbit. This product can also be found on ciao for those who enjoy reading. However many know this film from TV, of course every Christmas since 2000 when it was released ITV go out of their way to dig up this classic and play it. ~~~What's the film about?~~~ This film is about three children, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis who have to move away from their posh rich home in London and live in a small cottage in the country. This happens after their father goes "away" and their mother was left to look after them. The children adapt to life without having waiters and nannies and have to learn how to live life like a normal person. The children live near...

tiger645 06.05.2006 · Read review
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Review of The Railway Children (DVD)

CHILTERN RAILWAYS

Advantages: On time, new trains, comfortable
Disadvantages: Pricy to only go a few stops, trains are infrequent on Sundays

...Introduction ~~ Well the British railways are in a bit of a state. Unsafe, late and unreliable are three words that come to mind. Well those three words don't go with all of Britain's railways. Well those three words certainly don't go with Chiltern Railways, who I use a lot. They provide services between Birmingham, the West Midlands and London. Frequency of trains ~~ Out of the many times I have used Chiltern Railways the train has never been more than 5 minutes late. And usually it is dead on time. Yes I bet your thinking if only all British rail services were like Chiltern Railways. Trains are very frequent in the week and on Saturdays but trains are very infrequent on Sundays and the service is restricted. The service is also interrupted on Sundays due to track maintenance. Value ~~ Not great. Comfort ~~ All...

Disillusioned 04.09.2001 · Read review
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Review of Chiltern Railways

Does your Matchbox car need to cross the Brio railway line ?

Advantages: Great addition to the Brio train track
Disadvantages: none

...waiting in queues waiting for the train. I love listening to childrens conversations as they play . If you wish to buy a brio railway crossing 33388 then http://www.thelittlehencompany.com are selling it for £9.95 . Lambs toys http://www.lambstoys.co.uk are selling it for £12.95. You should be able to buy this piece of track at many shops selling Brio trains...

mumsymary 16.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Brio Railway Crossing

The oldest electric railway in the world

Advantages: Good fun, reasonable prices
Disadvantages: Only runs along a short route

...a plaque inside our carriage that dated it to 1902. The interior of the carriages are quite basic and there's not a great deal of leg room but the leather seats were comfortable enough and since the journey only takes about ten minutes anyway this wasn't really a problem. The windows open fully so it is suggested that parents keep hold of small children but the train only moves along at about five miles an hour anyway. There is a roof above each carriage too so at least if the weather isn't good then you're not exposed to the elements. There are several ticket types available Adult single: £1.70 (full journey) £0.90 (halfway) day return £2.70 Child single £0.80 (full journey) £0.40 (halfway) day return £1.30 Discounted fares are available for senior citizens and family tickets are also available. Volks Electric Railway has been operated...

micksheff 16.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Volks Electric Railway, Brighton

South Devon Railway

Advantages: Nostalgic look back in time.Wonderful scenery, friendly Staff, Clean Trains.
Disadvantages: Short journey.

...We visited South Devon Railway for a day trip to Totnes on the steam train. Admission Prices: Return trip (single fares also available) Buckfastleigh - Totnes Littlehempston Adult £9.90 Senior Citizen £9.20 Child £5.90 (5 years - 14 years; under 5s FREE) Family £28.90 (two adults and two children) There is also FREE parking at Buckfastleigh for cars and coaches. We travelled from Totnes to Buckfastleigh to Totnes and it was just like going back in time. It was a thorougly enjoyable ride on a proper steam train. Taking in the wonderful scenery from Buckfastleigh to Totnes. We went in the summer and it was a fantastic journey beside the river Dart t. The trains are clean and comfortable, in my opinion much better than the trains of today. The children enjoyed the ride and the ability to get up and move...

livelylad 31.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of South Devon Railway Trust

Daddy! My Daddy!

Advantages: Great acting from the young cast
Disadvantages: Some people may not like the little changes in this ITV version

...for that moment at the end, it's still tear-jerking and while Jemima's "Bobby" is far less excitable than Jenny Agutter's interpretation of the role, her squeals and the tears of Michael Kitchen, still brought a lump to my throat. The impact never lessens. I defy anyone to hear those words "My Daddy!" and not cry. The Railway Children is a certificate U and it's also out on video. Both formats cost around £13....

Mel27 21.08.2005 · Read review
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Review of The Railway Children (DVD)

What a way to run a railway

Advantages: The comfort and excitement of long distance rail
Disadvantages: Expensive; no customer focus; communication by rumour

...My wife and I rather liked Sydney Central Station. Monumentally Victorian, it exudes something of the grandeur that all big city termini ought to possess. The cafeteria in particular, with its tables spilling out onto the concourse, and its murals of scenes from Australia's past (their style a cross between aboriginal art and industrial realism), was a pleasant place to wait. This was just as well, because we were to wait at the station rather longer than expected. We had arrived early to check in our luggage, something on which Great Southern Railway, the company that operates the Indian Pacific, insists. They say 45 min before the scheduled time of departure; to be on the safe side we made it an hour. I have noted elsewhere my belief that by insisting on this kind of rigmarole railway companies are throwing away such...

torr 24.05.2005 (16.06.2005) · Read review
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