Dads Army crops up a lot in the area, this was the van used in the film rather than the TV series.
Or at least similar styles of dustcart before the hydraulic compactor became standard.
That part of the display is themed, with facsimile shops and the bank from the series. They also show reruns.
My first trip of the day was on the Nursery Line which goes areound the derelict poly tunnels from the former commercial enterprise. This area is being tidied by volunteers but it's a huge job.
Riding on these must have been quite an experience.
Most modern steam power, including nuclear, uses turbines rather than cylinders and pistons. They were invented in the 1890's by Charles Parsons.
I said in an earlier gallery we'd return to these (and will do so again). This one is from Baddesley Colliery where it was ideal for the steep banks and sharp curves. Depending which sign you believe it's possibly the last standard gauge Garratt in either Britain or the world.
You have the option of buying a ticket which gives unlimited train and fairground rides.
This was my second ride of the day, definitely a good way of seeing the gardens with minimal effort.
The Theford Forest CC Site is built on a former army camp. The area was the training ground for the 7th Armoured Division, better known as the Desert Rats, when they were preparing for D-Day.