点评:The train trip itself isn't very long : we went from Havenstreet to Wootton bridge, hopped off and walked to the excellent Woodman's Arms for lunch, and then got back on the train, went back through Havenstreet to Small Brook Junction and back again to Havenstreet. The 3rd class carriages were excellent and very comfortable, and although the car park was packed, the trains themselves didn't feel too busy, presumably because people were spread about the various stations. At Wootton Bridge, we got to see the engine move from the front to the back of the train.
The museum at Havenstreet is excellent : I'm not really a train buff, but I found the restoration of the trains, and the old carriages in various states of repair fascinating, and it was interesting to learn about the history of the railways on the Isle of Wight, and how this line was saved. There's a lovely cafe at Havenstreet with indoor and outdoor seating.
Just a couple of things: we'd checked the website and bought tickets on line before hand, but the trains were running to a different timetable than the one on the website, which meant we were then stuck on the wrong platform when our train arrived and almost weren't allowed back across. Also, there was quite a long wait on the train at Havenstreet. Otherwise, this was a really enjoyable day out. Suitable for all ages and all weathers.
翻译:这段火车之旅本身并不漫长:我们从Havenstreet站乘车至Wootton Bridge站,下车后步行前往很棒的Woodman's Arms餐厅用午餐,之后又重新上车,经Havenstreet站返回Small Brook Junction站,最后再度回到Havenstreet站。三等车厢的设施很不错,坐起来也极为舒适。虽然停车场里停满了车,但列车上倒不显得太拥挤,大概是因为乘客们分散在了各个车站吧。在Wootton Bridge站……我们亲眼看到机车从火车的前端移动到后端。
Havenstreet的博物馆非常出色:虽然我算不上火车迷,但那些正在修复中的火车以及处于不同修复阶段的旧车厢都让我着迷。能了解到怀特岛的铁路历史以及这条铁路线是如何得以保存的,也很有意思。Havenstreet还有一家很棒的咖啡馆,提供室内外座位。有几件事需要说明:我们事先查看了网站并在线购买了车票,但火车的运行时刻表与网站上显示的不一致。结果火车到达时我们却在错误的站台上,差点连返回站台的资格都没有。另外,在Havenstreet站,我们在火车上等了相当长的一段时间。除此之外,这一天真是一次非常愉快的出游体验。无论什么年龄、无论什么天气都适合来此游玩。