The Zany Zen Railway — a great little train

The group The Great Little Trains of SL unites three narrow-gauge railways and their fans. Each of them has its own environment, its own creator, its own charm. Each is crafted with love and care. — Here I introduce you The Zany Zen Railway!

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Crafted & managed by Zen Swords-Galway
Part of group The Great Little Trains of SL


Somdari Station

The railway and its idyllic stations are put on Mainland. It begins at terminus Somdari Station.



An engine shed belongs to this station. The locomotives and wagons get service and freight here. Myself, I enter the cosy station building. All is crafted with care here.

When I ring this bell, you can't miss its sound! The next moment Zen, the owner herself, adresses me via Internal Message. Kindly she asks me about my needs. Spellbound I answer that I have to find my way around here, yet. I like surprises like that!

Zen explains what I can do next. The passenger service runs about every twenty minutes. The next arrives in a few minutes. But first a goods train is coming. Becoming a passenger, I already feel in caring hands!

On the platform I find this donation box, a little locomotive. I appreciate creativity a lot, so I donate some Lindendollars. Instantly, the locomotive whistles and steams, and the next moment I have a ticket in my hand. Awesome!

The signal tells that the next train brings me to Seogyeo and Little Coverston. It carries me over several Mainland countries northbound. By the way, I travel in first class!

Seogyeo Station

I get off at Station Seogyeo. I have time and would like to look around here. Oh, I am happy meeting Zen in person! We have a nice chat and Zen willingly betrays me technical and historical details. Please, read also her profile inworld!

In the gift shop you can buy an authentic piece of coal, for example, or a passenger wagon in a snowglobe. Also a whistle would be great. Myself, I am buying a conductor hat. Now I'm in charge here!

Upstairs, I visit the museum. Pictures and display boards explain the development of the railway. Yes, Zen cares for each detail!

It is worth taking a closer look at the locomotive and the wagons. When the goods train gets goods, the passenger train waits on a siding. Safety matters!

Sandra's Café

This piece of land is named Sandra's Café. Also Zen tells me that it is run by a certain Sandra. Sandra likes the railway, so in front of it, Zen stores locomotives and wagons that are currently not in service.

But pity, no further information seems available. The café is not accessible by train. I have to take a few steps on foot. Inside I treat myself to a cappuccino. Anyway, it’s cosy here!

Back at Seogyeo Station, I get on the train, which carries me to the terminus Little Coverston.

Little Coverston Station

Here the train services a small seaside village and gets itself freight as well as coal, water, oil. The locomotive deserves that!

I decide to visit The Welsh Dragon! In front of the station, I walk downstairs and to the left, around the corner.

By the way, at the train stations there are boards telling about the railway line and about possible events. Have a look!

Returning via Ahndang Station

The train runs about every twenty minutes, Zen has said. The returning is southbound via Seogyeo again.

The returning train stops also in Ahndang. But only the returning one. Ahndang is a pretty small station. After all, you can take a little walk there.

Safely I arrive at Somdari Station again. Thank you very much, Zen! Certainly I will be back.

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Dreamshire — Winkle Village in Winter

Read also Dreamshire — my first choice in the Second Life

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owned, managed, created by
Nimoui & Lily Chenier
Visitor Group Friends of Dreamshire

Winter has arrived to Winkle on Dreamshire. Recently I have heard that snow and ice now cover my favourite village. Reason enough to pay it a visit again!

From the landing point it takes a few steps down to the idyllic village square. I cannot miss this.

Nimoui and Lily have hired a nutcracker combo, which greets me with carols. They play heartwarming, even a bit wooden. Anyway, I'm delighted!

Tasty roasted chestnuts: Can I offer you some?

I take a seat or watch the boy play the ball. Something is going on here!

Near the square, Nimoui and Lily have created a cosy little park. Of course, its area is covered with ice now. Right behind the entrance, there are ice skates for free!

Oh dear, I still have to train a lot!

Activity and fresh air have been good for me. To warm up, I pay a visit to the Steam Kittys right next. At the entrance I give a donation. Inside the cosy pub, I treat myself to a hot chocolate.

Sure, I will be back soon. Will you accompany me?

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French Riviera Village — winter, friends, mulled wine

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Owner & Creator
Manu Beaumont

I love to visit a dear girlfriend, who lives in French Riviera Village. This time we meet nice acquaintances at the mulled wine stall, and we babble about films, arts and pastime. We get on well, and the mulled wine proofs a certain something. Being unsure if I understood all, I think, I will repeat that soon.

MikeNoiro — more than a friend

It's not easy to meet Him. The more, I am proud to call Him my friend. May I introduce? MikeNoiro, Gridtrotter par excellence! He has humor and fantasy and a whip.

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself

MikeNoiro, Hiss, friends call him Mike. – He is a good friend of our Mistress, Lady Báthory. She values Him a lot, and that means something!



Also, noticing how He feels truly responsible for Amayuma I was touched. Both are blessed with love! Amayuma then told me how she herself had met Him. That's how my intention to get to know Him matured.

In the beginning of 2018, we faced each other, Himself a stately ocelot. Spellbound I stared at the whip attached to His hip. I could not hide my special interest!



I made clear that I never would put myself between Him and his Amayuma. Then He clarified a few rules to me. And He negotiated about me with Lady Báthory, my Mistress. She was delighted and encouraged me! And so my adventure with Him started.



Mike is an artist. He is fascinated by the creative possibilities in a virtual world like Second Life. Also, he is at home all over the grid – and even beyond. Please, feed your browser with keywords like: amayuma, hissyfox, mikenoiro. You find links like Hiss at Amino and hissyfox at DEVIANT ART and hissyfox at Instagram and others. – See how creative this net-trotter is!

Our Master has changed me into feline – Amayuma hardly reckognizes me

Above all, Mike is a loner. He does not like the big company. But He likes to talk to individuals. In the virtual world He moves around. And if He likes a place, He sees it as His property. Nevertheless, He always respects inhabitants’ rules and sensitivities. Where He does not feel welcome, He stays away. With patience I could get Him to own my garden. I'm proud of that! This is also important to me because of Amayuma.

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself
at Whimberly (2018)

Mike is a shapeshifter. He likes to try out new shapes. Thus I know Him as a fox, as a stately ocelot, even as a human being.

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself

Of course, He also changes Amayuma and me as He pleases – literally! It was not so easy to change me, since at first I resisted. But finally I was defeated.

His sadistic taste is special. He has led me to many places He knows from his travels. How does He know all that places? How does He know all that kinky equipment and skills?



Since censorship is maybe on patrol, I rather hold back our best photos. Here I just tell: It was magnificent! Hopefully I have served Him properly. Anyway, my body wears His tracks with pride!

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself

Amayuma and me, we agree in this: There is no other one like MikeNoiro. You are unique, Master!

Auroro — dance mood on the pier

Read also a seaside golden pearl and Esperanto values your language

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owned, managed, created by
Dorina Landar &  Babilonto Karu
Visitor Group Auroro-Amiko

alternating DJs
Angus Fimicoloud
Anja Horten
Daniel

Being member in the Visitor Group I am regularly informed about events.

Music and dance takes place on Thursdays on the pier at 11:00 am. (SLT) (20:00 MEZ)

Angus, Anja, Danny, they talk German, and each brings own program to the people. They stream music themed like Neue Deutsche Welle and Rock'n'Roll and Pop of the 1970s and Musical. They are nice, and they even fulfill unusual music requests! (Of course, I care that my request suits the theme of the evening.)

I always like to be here. And I persuade friends to come along. For example, you see me together with my Amayuma on one of the photos. We particularly like the cheerful mood among nice people. Also the seaside climate contributes to this, characterizing this island.

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Auroro — a seaside golden pearl

Read also Esperanto values your language and dance mood on the pier

Teleport to Auroro
owned, managed, created by
Dorina Landar &  Babilonto Karu
Visitor Group Auroro-Amiko

Auroro is one of my favorite destinations in Second Life. I just like the pleasant atmosphere near the sea.

The landing point is on the avenue of the town. Here is a visitor's pavilion furnished. I also find shops, a café, even a ballroom.

There is also a hovering cube. When I touch it, I can become member of the Visitor Group. Incidentally, that's free. Being member of this group I am regularly informed about events.

By the water are the main pier, a jetty, a complete airfield. There is a lot to discover here!

On Auroro one can also live for rent.

At the city wall there is a board. There are teleport marks attached which lead to some places on Auroro.

Well, there are several ways to explore the island. First, I can just take a walk. This way I always discover the most.

In the harbor I also can take one of the boats. Here you see me taking part in a tour. This leads from the main pier along the west coast. Then it's a way along the south coast. The ship stops in between several times. More than once I just get out and enjoy the surroundings. The ship is back soon.

At the airfield various aircraft are offered. Some fly on a fixed route. Some I can control myself. This time I decide for the chic helicopter.

Inside the island there is also a hot air balloon and a glider. Just try it!

Dorina and Babilonto create the most from their own hands. They barely buy anything on the Second Life Marketplace. The other way around, they offer a lot of their creations in the shop, as well on the Marketplace. I find the love of design gives this island its charm. On Auroro I also like to share a walk with my girlfriends.

This bell tower is great. When I touch it, the bells sound such loud that you hear them on the whole island. Are you all awake now?

This church I must visit. It is about the heart, I consider.

Certainly, I have not dscovered everything yet. Will you help me?
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