streetcar in Austin, Texas, 1905

The streetcar era lasted from 1891 to 1940 when it was dismantled to make way for internal combustion transport.

Here a woman looks to have just got off a trolley headed for the State Capitol.

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NZR KA 933, a 4-8-4, with a short goods train north of Paekakariki, 1950s

For lots more, get the book New Zealand 1950s Steam in Colour.

traffic in Plac Wileński, Warsaw, Poland, 1975

The big monument in the center-right was the Monument to the Brotherhood of Arms (Pomnik Braterstwa Broni), commonly known as "Four Sleepers" which was removed in 2011.

Milan tram from 1931

See earlier posts.

1956-1959 BMW 507 cabriolet dealer postcard

cars outside the Texas Employment Commission Building in Austin, early 1960s

Now the Texas Workforce Commission, one of several similar buildings near the Texas State Capitol.

Leyland 20-seat railmotor in Greymouth NZ, circa 1937

This was introduced in 1936 and ran over the Midland Line in the early morning with Christchurch Press newspapers for the West Coast. It also carried passengers. See earlier posts (colorized)

Approximate equivalent view today.

1960 NSU Prinz 3

 

598cc, 2-cylinder 30 hp 4-stroke engine with 4-speed all synchro transaxle, weight 493 kg, length 3.14 meters (10.5 feet).

pretty young Frenchwoman who likes real books

 

We don't just make it up: see at 11:45 minutes and 13:45.

1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K (series W29)

Seen in the Southwards car museum north of Wellington NZ. It sounds as good as it looks.