Kid adorably applies for museum job, gets hired

When he found that the National Railway Museum in York had an opening for a director's job, 6-year-old train enthusiast decided to apply:


The management of the museum was so touched by the boy's letter, they decided to make him "Director of fun".

Sam said: "It is the best job in the world. I love it. It is good fun.

"My favourite is the steam engine, I like it when the wheels go round."

Asked what qualified him for the role at the railways museum, he answered: "I've been on loads of trains, including the Eurostar."

BBC / Letters of Note