It doesn’t happen often but the outskirts of Kitty Pryde town today witnessed a serious accident. Police are still investigating but initial reports show that a tree fell on one of the workers of a nearby warehouse while he was taking a break. “I hope Jerry is okay,” remarked his close buddy Tom. “We wereContinue reading “An Accident”
Category Archives: A Day in the Life
Trainspotting
Gerald parks his bicycle by the side while his girlfriend Tamara looks on. In the background Engine Number 4 simmers in the siding at Jaka, awaiting it’s freight cars to be made ready and coupled to the locomotive. “Any moment now,” declares Gerald excitedly who has been trainspotting around Halland since he was old enoughContinue reading “Trainspotting”
Jane & Stanley
Hidden in one corner of Halland, in a small valley nestled between Stirling and Spandau is one of the best kept secrets of the community. Husband and wife team, Stanley and Jane have been running their own vineyard for decades and their dedication to quality is shown in doing everything by themselves. Every morning StanleyContinue reading “Jane & Stanley”
Finding Space
“Fancy meeting you here mate,” nature enthusiast Ashley quipped. “Yeah it’s part of my daily trek. A chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of work and everyone else. Hope you don’t mind the company,” replied Scott Wealthy. Scott is a actually a very successful businessman working out of Rei Holdings at Astoria.Continue reading “Finding Space”
A Visit to St Andrew’s Locomotive Depot
“I feel like I struck the lottery!” exclaimed Rudy Railfanner. “I’ve been a big fan of steam locomotives and the railroad all my life, but to see them up close and personal is another thing entirely.” “It certainly is nice that that the management of Halland Railroad opens up the depot to an open houseContinue reading “A Visit to St Andrew’s Locomotive Depot”
Sunday
The Church of St Andrew’s is one of the oldest buildings in Halland. It’s located at Zelda Town and in close proximity to the Locomotive Depot that shares its name. “Sunday service is still the time for church and for us to meet with our friends and brethren” says Father Maythews. He has been servingContinue reading “Sunday”
There’s Always Room At The Orbit Inn
“Oh we simply love the place,” says Mrs Halliday. “We’ve been coming here, every year, for years,” agrees her husband Eugene. The couple have been coming to Halland’s favourite staycation place for many seasons. Located next to the famous Kitty Pryde Farmer’s Market, the couple manage to recharge their batteries and get some shopping atContinue reading “There’s Always Room At The Orbit Inn”
Animal Rights
Some concerned animal activists have written in to express their displeasure at Charles Francis Logging Company using horses for some of their logging tasks. When contacted the PR Rep Mindy Arown Biznest assured the press that these animals were treated in the best possible way and given ample rest and care. She also shared aContinue reading “Animal Rights”
Advertising
Several citizens have written in to the mayor expressing concerns about the effects of advertising and it’s ability to influence the young. The political office was quick to assure them that all communications would always be thoroughly vetted for ill effects or false claims. Many are still unconvinced especially with the continued advertising sign boardsContinue reading “Advertising”
Cars
While Halland’s residents and commerce relies heavily on rail services for just about everything, it isn’t the sole mode of transport. There are a few roads to help people get around when they urgently need to. But this is still an earlier time where automobiles were more of a luxury and less of a nuisanceContinue reading “Cars”
Zoo Octan Rail 