Train Smash
Was just thinking yesterday (don't know what with) wtf what was a train smash in the navy and to my recollection was it half cooked sausages, mashed potato and tinned tomatoes.:?: :?:

Tomato au gratin (Train Smash) na it didnt have bangers in it you could put it over bagers as a gravy so thats where you may be a tad off the mark . Tinned peeled tomatoes strained put into a mess tray Then a sauce is made with the tomato gippers and a few onions Thickened Then seasoned with salt and pepper Poured over the strained tomatoes and then sprinkled with cheese and bread crumbs and then browned in the oven.So there ya go Sometimes made with fresh tomatoes also .

Here is a copy of a Train Smash Recipe' by me that has been circulating around many Forums for quite a few years now. (including Gun Plot) TOMATO AU GRATIN - TRAIN SMASH Pussers Train Smash (which is the only Train Smash) has tomatoes and onions in it, no other veges. For my version you need: - 2 tins whole peeled tomatoes, squelch the tinned tomatoes with your hands to break them up a bit. It is best to open the tins first. 1 large brown onion (sliced just like for the barbie) 4 over ripe tomatoes cut in half 1 sachel or 2-3 tablespoons tomato paste A few good handfuls of grated cheddar cheese and 2 good tablespoons of Parmesan Cheese 250 grams of butter or good quality cooking marg Some flour White pepper (I prefer this because black pepper looks like fly shit) Paprika Breadcrumbs Now Arrange tomato halves evenly spaced in a lightly oiled baking dish, then put to one side and forget about them. Put butter and sliced onion into a decent sized saucepan, we are attempting to make the jibbers here. Place saucepan on hot plate and begin cooking the onions in the butter (not too much heat, we don't want fried onions) When onions are cooked (not browned off) reduce the heat and slowly add some flour, a little at a time until it resembles a paste (you are making a 'roux') Now we add the tinned tomatoes. Before adding bring them up to simmer temperature (less chance of getting lumps when added to the 'roux') Slowly add them whilst continuously stirring. There should be enough fluids with the tinned tomatoes so you shouldn't have to add water.  Then add pepper to taste, tomato paste to put some 'body' into it. At this stage, if you get a 'yeeech' taste, add a little sugar to take the bite or acid out of the tomatoes. Do this a little at a time until the taste suits you. You need to make enough of this to cover the tomato halves in the baking dish. Pour the above over the tomatoes in the baking dish, spread a generous quantity of grated cheese on top, then a tablespoon of parmesan cheese, some paprika, then a liberal sprinkling of breadcrumbs. Place in preheated oven (180c). It is ready to serve when cheese begins to turn a nice golden colour. Fingers crossed.

Yes and if you have got that tinny taste means you've forgotten to take the peeled tomatoes out of the tin good one cliff LOL

Geez and there I was thinkin' trainsmash was merely slowly fried tomatos and onions, with bit of salt n pepper??? Still good tucka for brekky whichever way ya look at it.