#uhb no.14 bingsfos

[norwegianrailwaystories]

don't some people ship there ocs with holand? did they kiss him?

"How should we know? If Høland doesn't want to tell, he doesn't want to tell! I would give one of my glow plugs for someone to ask us something else... Preferably something railway related, not just about Høland's love life or hating on Granfos... It's been a lot of that lately."

[mathewharris7703]

Myself and my friend, Hakai Shedo visits the Urskog–Hølandsbanen, taking photos with Høland, Bingsfos and Setskogen. The latter wasn't too pleased to see me and Hakai, heh...

Hakai and Setskogen's face drawn by @sonisis

Characters by @little-red-toyota / @norwegianrailwaystories

[little-red-toyota]

Humanized UHB-engines

So... I've humanized four of the main characters of the Norwegian Railway Stories... With various results... XD These are drawn over the span of a year...

Bingsfos was of course the first one I drew...

Prydz was next!

Setskogen... She was the one who was most clear to me. I knew exactly how she was going to look.

Høland... He was probably the one I struggled with the most. I knew how he looked like, but I really struggled with drawing him... Used a shitload of references, so yeah...

[norskejernbanehistorier]

God jul til alle store og små!

[norwegianrailwaystories]

Humanized UHB family picture! This really captures their family dynamic really well!

From left to right: Odda, Granfos, Bingsfos, Høland, Prydz, Tinfos and Setskogen.

Drawn by the amazing Dilemmaart! Go give her lots of love!

[norwegianrailwaystories]

Sending some positive vibes to everyone at the UHB. Keep up with the great work you're doing over there.

"Thank you, Mathewharris7703! Høland is still chewing at the wooden buffer at the end of the track like a traumatized horse, but he will get over it soon. Driving season starts soon too and he will get a lot of distraction and positive experiences then."

[norwegianrailwaystories]

Arent you sometimes board when there is less workload (queston is for all engines)

"I still get to work almost every day as the line needs maintenance, and I get easily bored, so I don't know how the steamers cope with having to stand inside for so long..."

"We're so old we have learned ways of entertaining ourselves, and even if we don't have work our shed is always busy. The mechanics work on things and the volunteers are currently building a new freight wagon, so there are things to listen to and look at all the time. And we also have each other to talk to. It's hardly quiet here. I'm more worried about those who stay at Bingsfoss station as there isn't a busy workshop there..."

"At Bingsfoss station we are four to keep each other entertained, so don't worry. Having Kvabben, Tinfos and Granfos as my shed mates keeps me from feeling lonely. We have each other!"

[norwegianrailwaystories]

I am equally judging that commenter. Norway is lookin pretty good right about now, and has a lovely little railway to visit.

"We're all judging that anon pretty hard. And we're more happy than ever to live in Norway. Norway has many lovely railways to visit by the way."

[norwegianrailwaystories]

Bingsfos is getting some good news. From the story "Drought" (second book). Høland pledges not guilty to vandalism… 😅

[norwegianrailwaystories]

What's everyone's favorite kind of flower? If they have a preference

"Tulips! All colors!"

"Dandelions at the end of the season... It's fun blowing them on a freshly washed and polished engine and get the seeds stuck on them, so it looks like they've grown fur!"

"............."

"I like all sorts of wild flowers that grows along our line! Especially the pink and purple ones!"

"No preference. I like regular straws. They're nice to chew on while working."

"Lupinus. They have nice colors."

"P-p-poinsettia."

[norwegianrailwaystories]

Bingsfos, what do you mean when you say you're finicky?

"Not the easiest to handle. It takes people a while to learn how to control me properly, even if my controls are simple. It takes a rather gentle, yet firm approach to get a hang of my clutch and brakes at least. One millimeter too much and you will not get the smooth braking you were aiming for."

[norwegianrailwaystories]

Do you guys like your drivers?

"I.... love them........."

"They're pretty chill."

"Mostly. Depends on who it is."

"Not everyone is good at handling me as I can be a bit finicky, but I like them... even if some of them hate me."

"Yeah, especially if they're cooked properly. Needs some vegetables and good sauce to go with though."

"Really, Granis........ No wonder people don't want to drive us..."

[norwegianrailwaystories]

Do the steamers ever have any steamy moments?

"All the time! It takes a while to fire us up, but once we're hot enough it sure gets steamy!"

"Ehh... umm...."

"Good grief, you two........"

*suspicious squint* We ARE talking about actual... vaporized water, right...?

"Of course they are!"

*worried and confused*

[norwegianrailwaystories]

Oh dear…does bingsfos have a “thing” for haybales?

"Didn't he tell you all to stop........? What part of that is it you do not understand...?"

[norwegianrailwaystories]

Will you join me on a potentially lethally dangerous mission...? Pretty pleeeeeaasee?

Illustration for the upcoming Christmas special. Higher resolution available on the author's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LittleRedToyota

Huge shoutout to all my patreons! You make this series possible!

[norwegianrailwaystories]

Huge fan! But I seriously hate diesels. Get rid of them!

"We rather get rid of you."

"Without the diesels, we wouldn't have a line to run on. They maintain it, while we get all the cool jobs... So... we're not getting rid of them. We rather get rid of a "fan" like you..."

"Why do you hate diesels? Do you have some screws loose or something...? Or maybe you need medication?"

"Why do so many people hate us? They haven't even met us or talked to us..."