Thursday, August 13, 2026
SNCF Class BB 2550 locomotives on a trans-Jura train, 1973
The Class BB 25500, of which 194 were built between 1964 and 1976, were dual-voltage variants designed to run across France's 1,500 V DC and 25 kV AC networks. They were equipped with variable gear ratios that allowed them to easily switch between pulling heavy freight loads and handling regional passenger services.
an NZR Wb working uphill enters the Parnell tunnel to Newmarket, Auckland, 1906
A 2-6-2T type. Over 1914 and 1915 engineers built a new, parallel double-track tunnel next to the existing tunnel to handle the city's growing rail traffic. (Colorized)
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
New York Central railroad freight loaders next to boxcars, 1948
The vehicles are first half 20th-century electric or gasoline-powered industrial platform trucks and burden carriers used for moving freight in railroad terminals. Some are labeled as Elwell-Parker or Clark equipment.
CFR class 41 electric locomotive with a passenger train, Romania
The 5,100 kW Co-Co type were built by Electroputere under ASEA license -- derived from Swedish SJ Rb design -- and capable of speeds up to 160 km/h.
Halta Posada (Posada stop) in Prahova County along the scenic Prahova Valley is situated in the Carpathian mountain region between Comarnic and Sinaia on the main electrified trunk line (Line 300) connecting Bucharest to Brașov. The platform doesn't seem to have had any maintenance for many years.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
the Bassin du Commerce in Le Havre, 19th century France, art
A dense forest of masts rises from the moored ships. Le Havre was heavily bombed by the Allies in 1944 and had to be largely rebuilt after the war. It is one of only two post-World War II cities to be recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
two NSW SRA 86 class electrics near Bell in the Blue Mountains, 1988
NSW's electric locomotives all now belong to history, because the system is 1500 V DC rather than high voltage AC. For lots more info, get the book Railway Electrification in Australia and New Zealand.
el coche motor Ferrostaal, Chile, late 1960s
New rolling stock for the line was announced in 2024 and was reported arriving in 2025.
Rio Grande 2-8-2 in a Rocky Mountains canyon in Colorado digital art
Impressive nature and impressive man-made creations!
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