Thirlmere Festival of Steam

I've visited the Rail Museum a very long time ago, but I've never been to the festival of steam. It was such a great day, I might have to make it an annual pilgrimage. Fantastic market stalls offering treasures and delicacies to suit all taste buds. Even a flavoured schnapps from the Hunter Valley to pop away for later on ;) 

Whilst at the festival of steam it only seems fitting to have a ride in a steam train. Last steam train I had been on was up at Zig Zag about 10 years ago (or even more). Surprising how many people were along the roadway recording the train huffing along the tracks.