The train is finally ready to leave the station and all the passengers have been told to get back on board. The station master rang his bell and called out that very familiar call ‘Allllllll abooooarrrrd!’ The train driver checks one last time before climbing back into his cabin to take the train out of…
The steam train comes in
Not long after we had our lunch, the first of the steam trains came rolling in. A big black steam engine. Note how people love to sit in the carriages behind – with their legs hanging out. A popular thing for young people. The train stayed in the station for about 20 mins, waiting for…
Visiting Menzies Creek
While waiting for the trains to arrive, and before having our lunch, Graham went off to view an old boiler on an old track, and nearby an old carriage was on view. Have you subscribed to this blog? Subscribe to Dandenong Ranges Photography by Email
A visit to Menzies Creek
Graham and I went for a drive on Sunday to explore the area near which we live. It was a pleasant day, not too hot, nor too cold, reminiscent of an Autumn’s day, although officially Autumn isn’t here yet (only a couple of weeks away). We decided to visit Menzies Creek Puffing Billy Station as…
Gladiolis in flower
I missed seeing some of the bulbs I’d planted some months ago come out in flower, as I was pretty much stuck inside unless I had assistance from my husband or another person. So I was really glad to find, once I could venture outside, that some of my gladiolis were still flowering. I particularly…