The boys were very excited to travel overnight by train last night. Though I have to be honest I don't think I'm looking forward to repeating it. It's tricky sleeping on a train hurtling through the dark. Even the hilarious lady ( mad as a hatter ) serving us food every 3 minutes couldn't persuade me to make a habit of it.
Collecting the tickets from the messenger was easy, he was at the station early and had all we needed. Watching the very camp sergeant major prepare the train staff with a stern pep talk lasting over 20 minutes was also very amusing. The double sleeper cabins with the adjoining door were great. Even the food was quite good! Though we were hoodwinked into 4 overpriced orange juices and almost 2 huge fruit baskets as well.
Simply sleeping on the train was almost impossible. Even Sam found it tricky and she can sleep anywhere.
The boys loved it though so it was worthwhile. Check these videos and pictures out -
This 1st video is the family sharing our thoughts on the train before leaving.