Normanton - Croydon

Took the Gulflander Train from Normanton to Critters Camp and return. A two hour trip on a heritage train line, opened in 1891 it was still 97% original with its patented steel sleepers that were white ant resistant, and also required less padding and ground work beneath it, so was incredibly cheaper to install.

(note the sign is written on the steel sleepers)

The train was rickety and we were sure glad we didn’t take the entire trip to Croydon. It was an hour there and an hour back. It was a really cute little train built in 1950. The train station was spectacular due to its originality.

Then Steve wanted to have one last go at fishing. I got him to drop me off at the Pub. Met Leanne the young Irish backpacker who’s mum sent her to Australia to sort herself out. It was her 25th birthday today and she was quite pissed. I had trouble enough with her northern Ireland accent enough, but the alcohol was making it really difficult. She was quite sad as she was missing her parents. It was an interesting couple of hours.

Steve enjoyed his fishing. We really liked Normanton. It seemed to have all it needed and 3 pubs to choose from. Not bad for a population of 1500. I guess the heat would knock you for 6 during summer though!