Timothy ,
So you are taking coals to Newcastle ? Lucky for you that’s where trains first ran .
You will have to hope that the present heat wave has left before you gallop off down the tubes , they are a bit
unpleasant in hot weather .
For visiting rail facilities , it is always worth going to the Science Museum , that way , you can get entertained by things non-rail for the Philistines not interested . I was there only a couple of weeks ago and apart from getting mistaken for an exhibit , had an interesting time . Well , I did have four wheels under me . I shall seek out information about London based rail attractions other than the Museum , but as I only live here , I know doodle squat .
I will certainly take great delight in suggesting where an American should go .
In the meantime , I sincerely hope that you enjoy your Pipework , you will be accustomed to the "new " jokes that everyone makes about The Kilt ,so nothing new there .
But seriously , the Scots are a generous host , especially to the likes of yourselves , and I envy you your visit .
I have no partisan desire for the Scots to win (I had better hide this post from my son , born in Inverness when I was stationed in Scotland . I maintain he was the only good thing to come out of Scotland , that and the road to England )so may well be cheering for anyone whose kilt I fancy . The tartan , dammit , what did you think I meant ?
I’ll be in touch .
Mike
