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Wandering Woodford

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Adventure time yet again and the 2 green frogs are off and running.  This time we decided on Woodford and surrounds.  Here it is commonly known for their music festivals which are held once a year.  But did you know that...…... There is a Leopard AS1 MBT tank in the main street, donated by the Federal Government  in December 2010. It is placed out the front of the local RSL.  I think (my personal opinion) that this is fitting for the town as we all need to remember the sacrifices that were made so that we can all live in a free country. Our main reason for visiting was the diesel engine that had 3 carriages and runs up and down the track from the station to the botanical gardens a kilometre further down.  This loco is run by a great group of volunteers and open on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.  Lucky for us, we arrived on the 1st Sunday of the month.  There are 2 carriages with a roof over them and one open carriage.  You buy your ticket from the station and a volunteer wi