Would boys get excited by a tram like this nowadays? For those who visit Sydney, Watson's Bay, near the northern part of the south peninsula that forms the Sydney Harbor entrance, is a nice ferry excursion from Circular Quay. (Peter Sage pic)
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
a VoPo looks at the engine of a Wartburg 353 in DDR days
VoPo was short for Volkspolizist or people's policeman. It looks like a public relations pic.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
a walk through Moscow's newly renovated long distance train station
Some impressive architecture and a wow appearance. The nearest equivalent we can think of in the U.S. is the station in Denver, Colorado.
Monday, May 25, 2026
NZR ED 103 with the overnight express from Auckland begins its journey from Paekakariki to Wellington in 1963
The steam locomotive that had taken it there from the north can be seen reversing into the locomotive depot in the background. For lots more, get the book Wellington Transport Memories.
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