Friday, March 27, 2026
film about SNCF train signalling and train control in 1958
A mix of electric and steam trains are to be seen.
(Autodubbed into English)
Thursday, March 26, 2026
SNCF poster for travel to Bourgogne, 1974
They look like inox (stainless steel) cars used for the TEE trains, reference this pic from www.steamcommunity.com
Matewan, West Virginia, railway depot, 1930s
Two views of the original depot looking from both directions Present day view
This yard scene shows the major industry of West Virginia, coal. Trains still carry it, but not nearly as much as in the past.
Today a replica of the Matewan train station building has been placed nearby to serve as a visitor center and museum.
Matewan was the setting for one of the largest and most violent industrial actions in American history -- miners versus the mine companies. It was turned into this critically acclaimed movie from 1987:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
preserved East German 'kriegslok' 2-10-0 with a train of hopper cars
A 52 class which takes part in Plandampf where steam locomotives haul actual freight trains as events for railfans -- no doubt it's seen as good for public relations by the DB. See earlier posts.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
a look at 1930s Detroit - the Motor City - in restored and colorized footage
It looks to be about 1938. One thing you can't help noticing is how dark a lot of buildings are -- the effects of factories' coal smoke?
Monday, March 23, 2026
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