Fortunately, I'd brought a selection of consolation prizes, Christmas regifts all, and so Ritchie the stranded F-250 driver became the recipient of a very nice scented candle.

The trains are a fixed formation of four articulated vehicles, and are fitted with large vestibules, wide aisles, open gangways and air-conditioning.

Annual photo contest has brought in some pix by amateurs which are definitely in the professional category.

'Tis the duke's pleasure, / Whose disposition, all the world well knows, / Will not be rubbed nor stopped.