'Pines Express' Commemoration 60 years later - Winchcombe, Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway 5.6.2022 por Kenneth Simms
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The 'Pines Express' was a named passenger train that ran daily between Manchester and Bournemouth between 1910 and 1967 and became the 'Top Express' to use the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway (S & DJR) between Bath Green Park and Bournemouth West Stations. Because of the steep gradients invariably trains were double-headed. The last 'Pines Express' to run over the S & DJR was on 8th September 1962 hauled by 9F 2-10-0 92220 Evening Star (now preserved in the National Railway Museum York). Taken last Sunday, in poor light, from Winchcombe Station during the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway's (GWR) 2022 Cotswold Festival of Steam 'Somerset and Dorset (S & D) Remembered' shows the day's re-enactment running non stop between Broadway and Cheltenham Racecourse Stations - timed to coincide with the arrival of the original service at Cheltenham Spa in the 1950's and 1960's. In charge is 'Resplendent Guest Locomotive' Southern Railway Bulleid Light Pacific 'West Country Class' 7P5F 4-6-2 No. 34028 Eddystone. Built in 1946 originally it started life as a 'Spam Can' and after rebuild in 1959 it remained in British Railways (BR) service until its withdrawal in May 1964 after covering 851,549 miles! It was recovered in April 1986 from Barry Scrap Yard by the Southern Pacific Rescue Group - thereafter undergoing significant restoration before finally entering service at Swanage in 2003 where it is currently based and now owned by Southern Locomotives Limited. In BR days, it was a regular performer on the S & DJR and often 'Iconically' photographed on the 'Pines Express'. I was lucky enough, as a child, to see it running in BR days too - sadly no camera then! However, through the passage of time, how lucky we all were to witness this 'Marvellous Re-enactment Spectacle'! Thank you and well done to everyone involved!!
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Dine-Out Meals of May 2022, Ranked
I ranked the following based on taste alone. I made no consideration for ambiance or the general dining experience or whatever. I included meals I got to go. I included food trucks, catered meals, and fast food.
This was a weak month -- probably no 2022 top contenders.
Should you be interested in the pictures or reading the few words I had to say about each meal, click on the home page and scroll down or see the archives.
Yellowtail and Salmon Heaven, Super Dragon Roll. Blue Fish. Frisco, Texas. 5.10.2022.
Brussel Sprouts, Fried Green Tomatoes, Spicy Cauliflower Bites (Shared Apps), Big Southern Cobb, Mini Heavenly Banana Pudding. Tupelo Honey. Frisco, Texas. 5.11.2022.
Fried Chicken Lunch Special w/Collard Greens, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Hash Browns, Cornbread. Cache. Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.12.2022.
Beef Tips, Beans & Rice, Mac & Cheese. Platnum BBQ (River Market). Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.31.2022.
Kemuri Lunch Trio (to go). Kemuri. Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.5.2022.
Kemuri Lunch Trio (to go). Kemuri. Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.5.2022.
The Dennis (Burger). Sweet Potato Fries (shared all fries). The Root Cafe. Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.24.2022.
Steak Salad, Tomato Soup, Fruit Tart. Loews (Catering). Arlington, Texas. 5.18.2022.
Taco Salad Lunch Special. Cache. Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.3.2022.
Raspberry Chipotle Burger w/Fries. Pecan Point Brewing Company. Texarkana, Texas. 5.12.2022.
Lunch Tacos Catering. La Hacienda Ranch (Catering). Frisco, Texas. 5.11.2022.
Spicy Chicken Deluxe Pizza (to go). Pizza Café. Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.16.2022.
The Outlaw (Pizza). Nardello’s Pizza Tavern. Mount Pleasant, Texas. 5.19.2022.
Flank Steak Sandwich w/Salad. Buenos Aires Grill & Café. Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.6.2022.
Taco Salad Lunch Special. Cache. Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.10.2022.
Tex Mex Catered Buffet. Troy’s (Texas Live!). Arlington, Texas. 5.17.2022.
Barbecue Lunch Catering. Unknown Caterer (Hog Pit?). North Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.26.2022.
Supreme Pizza (shared). U.S. Pizza (Hillcrest). Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.30.2022.
Charred Brussels Sprout Salad w/Grilled Chicken. Pecan Point Brewing Company. Texarkana, Texas. 5.12.2022.
Lunch Buffet (Salad, Grilled Chicken, Corn Casserole). Loews (Catering). Arlington, Texas. 5.19.2022.
Mahi Mahi Sandwich w/Chips. Buffalo Grill. Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.29.2022.
Spicy Gyros Curry w/Jerusulem Salad and Baba Ghanouj. Middle Eastern Cuisine (River Market). Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.27.2022.
Breakfast Buffet (Bacon, Oatmeal, Fruit). Loews (Catering). Arlington, Texas. 5.19.2022. (No photo.)
Hot Dog, Barbecue, Beans. Globe Life Field Catering. Arlington, Texas. 5.18.2022.
Lunch Catering (Sandwiches). Catering Rx. Little Rock, Arkansas. 5.20.2022.
Oatmeal and Fruit. Loews (Catering). Arlington, Texas. 5.18.2022.
Chicken Salad Sandwich Box Lunch. Jason’s Deli. Frisco, Texas. 5.12.2022.
Dragon Smoothie w/Peanut Butter. Vitality Bowls. Frisco, Texas. 5.11.2022.
Red Pepper Sous Vide Egg Bites. Starbucks (AC Hotel). Frisco, Texas 5.12.2022.
The Healthy Heart One (Smoothie). Clean Juice. Frisco, Texas. 5.12.2022.
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