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World transport history
Sunday, February 9, 2025
replica of the Queensland locomotive 'Mary Ann' from 1873
Overbrook Trolley, Philadelphia, 1908
Long Island Motor Parkway, NY, 1908
Though the parkway was closed in 1938 and eventually absorbed by the state, parts of it have been preserved and repurposed as a scenic bike path in Queens. The Long Island Motor Parkway remains an important historical landmark, offering a window into the automobile age’s birth and serving as a reminder of the innovative spirit that shaped the evolution of roadways in the 20th century. (fHistory Pictures)
Mercedes Benz O 319 minibus promo art, circa 1955
moving a WW2 German U-Boat by road
The U-Boot U17 was transported by road to the Technik Museum in Sinsheim, a technology museum. U17 is an impressive 48 meters long and weighs 450 tons.
Transporting the submarine was a gigantic operation that lasted 15 months and covered more than 650 km [400 miles]. To ensure it reached its destination, it was necessary to close highways, remove signs and even use a special 30-axis platform! The total cost of the project was approximately 2 million Euros, financed by donations. This year the submarine will be open for viewing, allowing everyone to explore its interior. (National Geographic)
a pup tent for the roof of a Morrie
Why not just put it on the ground? As a permanent fixture this would act like a sail on windy days.
For lots more, see our book The New Zealand Morris Minor story.
Friday, February 7, 2025
four BNSF trains sit in the Denver, Colorado yard
Awaiting their next assignment (pic from September 2024 by Buffie on Fans of BNSF)