Steam power and supper clubs
From Activity Quest: Days out and crafts for kids by Fun Kids
April 26, 2026 · 11 min · Season 12 · Episode 14
About this episode
Adam explores the Walthamstow Pump House Museum, highlighting its steam engine, model trains, and unique Supper Club experience.
Adam visits the Walthamstow Pump House Museum in East London, a hidden gem bursting with engines, model trains, and family fun! Volunteer Victoria gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the museum's impressive Marshall steam engine, which once helped pump sewage uphill and kept Victorian London running. We also pop into the model train room, where volunteers are recreating the historic Weaver Line, complete with old-fashioned trains, a WWII bunker, and bustling high streets. The museum even has real 1967 Victoria Line tube carriages repurposed as a unique Supper Club, where diners enjoy a mashup of history and delicious Latin American cuisine inside a genuine train carriage. Families are welcome to explore, with Sunday craft sessions in the iconic pump room, DIY workshops in the Tool House for budding engineers, and a friendly tuck shop-style café offering treats and local hospitality. Whether you want to dive into engineering, try your hand at crafts, or just marvel at the machinery, there’s something for everyone, including ways to get stuck in as a volunteer! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Adam
Guest: Victoria
Topics covered
- steam power
- supper clubs
- family activities
- engineering
- crafts
- model trains
Keywords
- Walthamstow Pump House Museum
- steam engine
- model trains
- Supper Club
- craft sessions
- DIY workshops
- family fun
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Walthamstow Pump House Museum
Places: East London, Victorian London, Weaver Line, Tool House, Victoria Line
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