Posted by Elizabeth Jolley on September 20, 2011 at 09:10:38 user Elizabeth.
In Reply to: Re: Bekonscot village posted by Eric Abraham on September 14, 2011 at 05:48:41:
We loved the English trains when we were there. Buses worked very well for getting around each local area where we stayed for a week or two, but trains made the trips around the country sooooo comfortable! Once we figured out the system, we reserved our 7 seats around two tables across from each other (on trains that offered them), and we'd end up with all 8 seats and plenty of table space for lunch carried on board, tea from the cafe, or snacks from the trolley. Puzzles, knitting & reading came out of packs, one sleepy person could lie down on the extra seat, and it was roomy enough for all of us (and a couple of us are large!). I like American trains, but the distances one travels are so much longer that cost becomes an issue. Often flying is actually cheaper once you count in your food costs, especially if there are one or more nights aboard the train and you aren't comfortable sleeping in your seat.