Trains, cars and graffiti on Father's Day

Last Sunday was Father's day in the UK and we were invited to lunch by older daughter and family. It was decided that we would meet at Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway as they were having an open day and there would be model railways on display. As John and our son are currently building an N gauge model railway, they could pick up tips that could be helpful. The parking for the event was underneath the flyover that takes the A316 into London. Parking was a little tight because of the number of visitors but we enjoyed the graffiti world that had been painted. Obviously not all graffiti is created equal, some areas were an awful mess and obviously done by someone learning the skills while others were amazing. It certainly brightened up the area. My favourite is the second picture.

Once in the railway we had to have a ride or two in the trains including on the miniature train.

There were also stationary trains you could climb on.

In the engine shed there were several train layouts set up and running. Some OO gauge, some N gauge and some where the person had created their own trains to suit what they wanted.

and the other end of the same display.

On our way back to the car we checked out the old cars on display.

The MG roadster bought back memories of my father. At one point he owned a roadster painted in British racing green. He later changed it for an MGBGT which he was still driving right up till he died. His car was his pride and joy.

We all enjoyed our outing and lunch was delicious. Both John and our son in law enjoyed their father's day. 

Today John and I are going to an art exhibition and then travelling to Somerset for a weekend away. I need to check my camera battery is fully recharged.

Take care

Lyndsey