Looking out my front door to -14 Celsius with wind, while packing for this once-in-a-lifetime experience, I can’t wait to rediscover temperatures above freezing. Sarah and I are meeting up with The Common Cup Company and spouses to visit Australia–and then we journey on to the north island of New Zealand.

While my home layout may languish, and the South Alberta Model Railway carries on without me, this trip will not be without exposure to trains. (More on that later!) But for now, one last service to preach, the final packing to complete, and away we go!

So, if you care to follow, join us for a “down-under” adventure.