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For once, I’m going to talk up the ACTORS instead of the trains. Specifically, the three Railway Children (shown above). A group moniker like that, can’t help but lead to trains galore. So without further ado, I present:

Clare Thomas as “Phyllis” (with the big, blue, beseeching eyes).

Jack Blumenau as “Peter” (pronounced Pee-tah) – trainspotter extraordinaire.

Jemima Rooper as “Bobbie” (a classic English beauty and mature beyond her years).

Based on the famous 1905 novel by E. Nesbit, this movie adaption features actress Jenny Agutter as the mother of the three kids. Ms. Agutter also appeared in the 1970 movie, which I previously reviewed, as one of the children. I daresay the 2000 movie is as good, or better than the 1970 version. Quite the tearjerker.

As if THAT isn’t enough to wet my train whistle, pulling up Jenny’s bio on IMDb, revealed yet ANOTHER Railway Children feature entitled, The Railway Children Return 2022! That one looks interesting in the preview video. Might have to check that one out, some day.

As most of you know, I’m not much of an expert on British trains, thus this wiki link (about the 2000 movie) was EXTREMELY helpful identifying the equipment and locations. Let’s get started…

So long! Farewell! Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye! Mom and the kids wave goodbye to “The Old Gentleman” (played by Richard Attenborough). Now, on with the train bits.

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