Prince Michael of Kent visits railway
by Nick Lillitos
Prince Michael of Kent 'played' with the biggest train set in
his life when he visited Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Light
Railway.
He even donned a boiler jacket to help drive one of its
steam trains after arriving at Hythe Station
on Wednesday.
Prince Michael sprung into action, first cutting a ribbon to
launch its newly refurbished shop, followed by a tour of the store
to peruse its products and souvenirs.
Then it was time for the Prince to get 'suited' in a railway
boiler jacket before strolling off to view the platforms,
tracks and the control hut with its many levers and buttons.
He then joined train driver Michael Jacques and after a short
briefing on the controls took Royal command for the 30-minute
run to New Romney Station, where they had refreshments after
visiting a model exhibition there.
Prince Michael said: "It's a wonderful engine. This lovely thing
is hard to find - such wonderful pieces of engineering that has
been beautifully built and lovingly maintained."
Thursday, July 02 2009