Where can I take a boy who is mad on trains in Bedfordshire (or surrounding area)?

Question

I know a boy who is mad on trains and would love to do something for his birthday today. We live in Bedfordshire. Does anyone know the best place to spot trains? or anywhere I can take him? thanks

Answer 1

Go to Peterborough and the Nene Valley Railway they have original steam trains

Answer 2

Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway, but is appears only to operate on Sundays at this time of year:-

http://www.cprra.co.uk/

To spot trains - Bedford itself, which has mainline services with HSTs and Meridians, electric services provided by First Capital connect and DMU services on the Bletchley line. Rugby might not be to far with Pendolinos, goods services and locals on LMR.

Answer 3

Try Didcot Railway Centre.

Also see the site listed for other places in the UK.

Answer 4

www.gcrailway.co.uk

this is in leicestershire might be a little  to far to travel

http://www.btinternet.com/~buzzrail/

this is more local but open on sundays and is only a narrow gauge railway