For Christmas, my wife gave me some switches and additional track for my n scale model train layout. The ability to switch trains around adds a lot of enjoyment over just operating a basic oval. Here, Chesapeake and Ohio J-3 614 (pulling the Chessie Safety Express) meets a Norfolk Southern steam excursion pulled by Norfolk [...]
In case you’re still stumped on what to give someone for Christmas: Old fashioned Toys Scrabble Classic Video Games Model Trains Sleds and Saucers Tweet (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;} js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1″; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, “script”, “facebook-jssdk”));
For the benefit of local Low-Tech Times readers, I wanted to mention that there is an event featuring 1860s Toys and Games from 1:00 to 3:00p this Sunday, July 13th 2008, at Sky Meadows Park in Delaplane, Virginia: How did children have fun 150 years ago without video games? Play with some old-time toys and [...]
Staff at the Low-Tech Times have unanimously selected Cracker Barrel as the best restaurant chain in the U.S. The restaurant chain serves up fine southern foods, including traditional breakfasts, country dinner plates, and delicious desserts. Favorites include the chicken fried chicken, hashbrown casserole, carrots, and green beans. Any of their desserts are also highly recommended. In addition to [...]
In this age of computers, video games, and too much television, it’s nice to spend an evening enjoying a classic board game. Last weekend, my wife and I had a good time playing Scrabble. She won. The Low-Tech Times highly recommends Scrabble. In addition to a new, rotating Deluxe Turntable Scrabble game, Amazon.com offers Classic [...]