Something a lot of visitors might not get the time for, but an experience to try if you think you've done everything before - a trip on a heritage steam railway, in this case the Watercress Line, which is easily reached by train from Waterloo.

Here's my account of it with some pictures and video:
http://autolycus-london.blogspot.co....rain-sets.html

That is neat about the staff in period clothes and children reenacting the evacuation.

I haven't ridden the Watercress Line, but have several others -- the Kent & East Sussex, the North Yorkshire Moors, the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch and a couple of others.

A steam train ride has been on my list of top things I'd like to experience. Thanks for posting!

Very nice report, Patrick. A more relaxing day out than some that are non-stop rushing around. And beautiful weather for the trip.

looks great-- going to london in september. more details, like prices, where/how to get tickets....
enjoyed your video, too!

>>more details, like prices, where/how to get tickets.... <<
There's a link to their website there with the prices and all those details.