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out of the yard into the large Marshalling yard were a large number of Small Engines loaded on D Trucks were attatched to our Train. At 9.30 am when all was ready we departed on our journey, travelling very slow having been up nearly all night I laid down on my Kit & soon was fast asleep. At 11 Pm we arrived at St Omer a large city which was crowded with Soldiers from all parts. The City has several fine buildings very large & the Country around it was a treat to gaze on, nearly every available piece of ground was under cultivation, Potatoes, Sugar Beet also Wheat everywhere. The Land everywhere is very fertile & the gardens are now looking at their best, the Peasants are very industrious & are seen everywhere in the Fields, After the Engine had taken water & line clear ahead was given, we left on our journey & arrived at Hazelbruick at 12.15 Pm another large City likewise a Locomotive Depot which contained a great number of Engines. Tea & Iron Rations was served out to us here also a Truck of Oranges which were on a Road very handy, Our Boys soon helped themselves