Aurora Rails

by Bill and Linda Tiepelman

Title

Aurora Rails

Artist

Bill and Linda Tiepelman

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Digital Art - Digital Photograph

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As twilight deepened in the valley of Whispering Pines, the villagers gathered at the platform, their breaths visible in the cold night air, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of fairy lights strung through the trees. With a gentle rumble, "Aurora Rails," the famed Christmas train, appeared around the bend. Its vibrant red carriages stood out against the white canvas of snow, and its windows flickered warmly, promising comfort and joy to all who boarded.

The conductor, an elderly gentleman with eyes like polished coal and a smile as welcoming as the hearth, tipped his hat as he ushered the villagers aboard. Inside, the carriages were bedecked with garlands and ribbons, and the scent of cinnamon and pine wafted through the air. As the train began its journey, families settled into their seats, children’s faces pressed against the windows, eyes wide in wonder at the winter wonderland unfolding around them.

With a lurch, the train ascended, winding through the snowy peaks under a tapestry of stars. Then, as if by magic, the dark sky began to ripple with color. Waves of green, pink, and violet danced overhead; the aurora borealis was a celestial symphony, and "Aurora Rails" had front row seats. The passengers, young and old, watched in awe as the lights mirrored the joy in their hearts, a marvel of nature's beauty gracing the canvas of the night sky.

As "Aurora Rails" made its way back to the valley, the passengers disembarked, not just with memories of the spectacular lights, but with a renewed sense of wonder. The enchanted Christmas train through the snowy peaks had not just been a journey through the landscape, but a voyage through the skies, a reminder of the world's shared beauty and magic. And as the last note of the aurora faded, the spirit of Christmas lingered, embraced by the warmth of the train's gentle journey.

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December 5th, 2023

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