coal-fired steam trains may be an answer to the looming diesel shortage in NZ?

The problem of course is that there are not many operational steam locos in NZ now, but there would be enough to handle the long distance passenger trains as there aren't many of them either.

For scenes like the one above in Dunedin, get the book New Zealand 1950s Steam in Colour compiled from the Derek Cross collection

1984 Dodge Rampage

 The Ram is on top in this pic.

'would you like to read a real book with me on the couch?'

Standard Vanguard and caravan in the 1950s British countryside art

"We're looking for prison escapers, have you seen them?"

"Not me gov, honest."

A caravan is what is called a trailer in America where a carvan means a procession of people on horses or bicycles.  

Available commerically on jigsaw puzzles.

The story of the Büssing-NAG underfloor engine

 

SNCF travel poster, Paris, 1976

 

The Sacré-Cœur landmark in the distance means it is most likely the Gare de l'Est in the foreground.

a look at the 1921 Rumpler Tropfenwagen

 

Tropf means a drop as in a waterdrop.

greater Sydney region electric multiple unit headed by a Bradfield car, 1970s

With open doors to cool down the passengers on a hot summer day!  For lots more see the book Railway Electrification in Australia and New Zealand.

Northern Pacific Railway poster

 
We're unsure if this is original or a recent retro-creation. Either way it's available commercially as print.

1934 Austin 10