This is the base of a light pole at a train station. These poles are hinged. Light bulbs can be changed without climbing a ladder. Seems like a good idea to us.
Photos through the windows of the train were difficult even with Ted's filters, but we wanted to show a little of the beautiful Cotwolds.
A steam engine was moving on another track. Ted managed to get this even thought there were lots of obstructions. We learned that these engines are used for scenic trips just as they are in the USA.
We arrived in Gloucester, England to change trains to Chepstow. A freight train had problems and blocked the track our train needed to get us to Chepstow. Everyone but us changed to a different train and went on their merry way. We were the only ones going to Chepstow. The engineer was absolutely wonderful. He entertained us while the station manager arranged for a taxi to take us to Chepstow. We rode with two others going to the town right before Chepstow. One of the riders was a downhill biker who had been to Gulfport, MS and loved it. The other was the cousin of the football coach for Duke. The biker gave us a running commentary of what we were seeing on the ride and made lots of suggestions about what to do and see in Wales. We have met other people who have added so much to our trip. The fellow on the train from Cheshunt to London was going to a huge soccer game. The last time he saw his favorite team was 30 years ago. Talking with him made us interested in the outcome of that game. His team lost 1-0.
We were on the train to Wales when we saw this poster. Many signs were in English and Welsh. Opposite was another one about anti-social behavior!! We have since seen more like it. They ask people to report drunks or people who push others! What would happen if we did that in the USA?
This is the base of a light pole at a train station. These poles are hinged. Light bulbs can be changed without climbing a ladder. Seems like a good idea to us.
Photos through the windows of the train were difficult even with Ted's filters, but we wanted to show a little of the beautiful Cotwolds.
A steam engine was moving on another track. Ted managed to get this even thought there were lots of obstructions. We learned that these engines are used for scenic trips just as they are in the USA.
We arrived in Gloucester, England to change trains to Chepstow. A freight train had problems and blocked the track our train needed to get us to Chepstow. Everyone but us changed to a different train and went on their merry way. We were the only ones going to Chepstow. The engineer was absolutely wonderful. He entertained us while the station manager arranged for a taxi to take us to Chepstow. We rode with two others going to the town right before Chepstow. One of the riders was a downhill biker who had been to Gulfport, MS and loved it. The other was the cousin of the football coach for Duke. The biker gave us a running commentary of what we were seeing on the ride and made lots of suggestions about what to do and see in Wales. We have met other people who have added so much to our trip. The fellow on the train from Cheshunt to London was going to a huge soccer game. The last time he saw his favorite team was 30 years ago. Talking with him made us interested in the outcome of that game. His team lost 1-0. 
We were on the train to Wales when we saw this poster. Many signs were in English and Welsh. Opposite was another one about anti-social behavior!! We have since seen more like it. They ask people to report drunks or people who push others! What would happen if we did that in the USA? 
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