20 JULY 1951, Page 18

By Rail to Thaxted

Snt,—May I say bow much I have enjoyed the delightful article, The Rails Run Over the Hill, in the Spectator of June 29tq. Having known Thaxted and district all my life (being born within five miles) I found it specially interesting, and often in recent years when travelling to Audley End I have looked out at Elsenham on the scene so well described. I have often desired to travel on that little line but never have been able to do so, and it looks as though it may soon be closed now. I well remember the opening ceremony, and-I think Sir Walter ailbey (first Bart.) took,a leading part in it—Yours faithfully, H. BURGESS SKIM..

16 Hintlesham Avenue, Edgbdston, Birmingham. 15.