On the Slow Train and my trainspotting memories in The Independent

train-spotting

The Indy asked me this weekend for my memories of  the great days of trainspotting – not the Irvine Welsh kind!. I tried to explain the difference between a trainspotter and a railway enthusiast. But then I thought no point in being pompous – just go for it. After all, Julia Bradbury was including her memories, too! The article is here:

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/history/tales-of-the-trainspotters-reminiscences-from-the-grand-age-of-steam-9427334.html?origin=internalSearch