More about our meal on the train
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381760)
Rockingham, Australia
November 18, 2024 8:55pm CST
I thought I should tell you a bit more about the five-course meal that we had recently on a slow-moving train.
The train had three carriages, each with forty people. There were tables of four either side of a passageway with two people facing two others either side of a table. They told us that two volunteers hadn’t arrived so all the serving was done by three people. One lady would have been in her 70s but they all did a great job of serving so many. I learnt later that the cooking was done on a wood (fired) stove in the train. There were two chefs.
We started off with pumpkin soup, followed by an entrée of fish fillet. The main course was roast lamb served with roast potato, pumpkin, beans and gravy. Dessert was a delicious apple crumble with cream and lastly we were served a cheese-board with port. Any alcoholic drinks could be bought on the train.
The photo shows Vin and I with Vince’s younger brother standing behind.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Nov 24
That was a wholesome meal I see.
I have finalised my menu for the party -deep fried egg, mushroom masala, pancakes, vegetable ball curry, vegetable biryani, carrot halwa and ice cream
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@sallypup (69157)
• Centralia, Washington
19 Nov 24
@allknowing I am curious. Is carrot halwa like the Greek halva that I have eaten? The one that I know about is made of very light flaky pastry with tons of honey and chopped walnuts.
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
19 Nov 24
An amazing menu and trip! And Vince is looking so good! Is he feeling okay after all he’s been through this year?
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
19 Nov 24
It sounds delicious, and I am sure you enjoyed the company too
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
19 Nov 24
What a treat that was! By the way, that's a great picture of y'all.
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@thislittlepennyearns (68179)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
19 Nov 24
You and Vince look so happy! Sounds like a fun meal and a great time!
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
19 Nov 24
That sounds like a wholesome meal and the picture shows that you all enjoyed it.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Nov 24
@arunima25 Because it is such an old train, it runs on an old line which isn't used any more - or at least only used for these tourist trips. The train just goes 9 kms down the track then comes back again.
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Nov 24
@JudyEv Good to know.
Where were you travelling to? Or was it just a short distance meant only for a luxurious evening?
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
19 Nov 24
What a stunning picture! The meal you enjoyed sounds incredibly appetizing! I can only imagine the flavors and presentation.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Nov 24
It sounds wonderful and delicious.
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 24
The meal was probably quite standard fare but well cooked and presented. We were very happy with the whole experience.
@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Nov 24
Sounds like a real restaurant meal on a train, Glad you had a good time,
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@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Nov 24
It wasn't what you'd call a fancy meal but it was well-cooked and delicious.
