It's nice to find at least one non-train thing to do while on the IoM - and this time, the Southern Agricultural show was taking place on the Saturday of my trip.
Taking the advice of the radio advert, I tune to Manx FM the moment we emerged from the ferry, I hopped on a bus, which stops handily for the show. The suggestion was that traffic would be challenging, and I'd certainly have been parked further away from the entrance than the bus delivered me.
Inside, there were a couple of feilds full of animals, vintage vehicles and stalls selling country stuff. Basically, like a mini Town & Country festival of my youth, although without the model railways.
I did find a train. Not sure what class it is, but enthusiasts have nicknamed it a "Tractor".
Plenty of vintage tractor action.
And some traditional animals.
All great fun, and definitely a highlight of the trip. I managed a bit of Christmas shopping, ate some delicious lunch, followed up by local ice cream. A glorious location too, with great views.
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I haven't been to a country show in years - must remedy that. I used to go to the Edale show, mainly because I used to take part in the fell race, but haven't been since I stopped running (must remedy that as well).
Was the Field Marshall running? Wonderful things, and they look like great fun to start.
It was running the threashing machine. Lovely sound.
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