1966 Alvis Series IV promo pic

One of the early examples of draping a woman over a car to enhance sex appeal, although this one looks more upper class and older than what followed.

ship 'Sunprince' of the Saguenay line in the Panama Canal 1950s

The M.V. Sunprince was a 2,895 gross-ton Canadian-built "Park" class cargo ship (originally the Shakespeare Park). Built in 1945 by Saint John Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co., she was operated by Saguenay Terminals (later Saguenay Shipping), carrying general cargo and bauxite to and from the Caribbean. In 1959, she was sold and renamed the Salammanna. No scrapping date available.

boating on the Norfolk Broads, England, posters, 1920s

Advertisements by LNER whose network served the surrounds.

1947 Allard 'L' Type 4 seat Tourer

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diesel multiple units on the Conwy Valley line, Wales posters, 1994

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historic Moscow Metro trains in action

 

"To celebrate the Moscow Metro’s anniversary, a line up of trains from across different eras ran in a parade on the Circle Line." It includes a look at some of the famous station interiors.

Route 66 turns 100

 from the Los Angeles Times:

Route 66 unofficially ends at the Santa Monica Pier. Its technical terminus is at Mel’s Drive-In. (David Fouts / For The Times)

With the end of the Middle East conflict nowhere in sight and the average cost of California gasoline more than $6 per gallon, a road trip is probably the last thing Californians want to do right now. But if you’re driving an electric vehicle or don’t mind spending more at the pump, we have some ideas for a trip along America’s Mother Road. Route 66 is turning 100 this year, and to celebrate the iconic highway’s centennial, The Times put together a mega-guide that covers the entire 2,448-mile [3,940 km] route. From Chicago to Albuquerque in one trip, then Albuquerque to Santa Monica in another, The Times’ Christopher Reynolds spent 17 days on the road. Across eight states, he scouted out vintage motels, new businesses, neon signs, friendly Muffler Men, road food, vivid characters and 20th century ruins. “The roadside signs and buildings, restored and ruined, cry out for more than a drive-by snap,” Reynolds wrote. “And people are happy to see you, because Route 66 is what keeps some of these towns alive.”

a tanker train crosses the Daugava river in Riga, Latvia

Possibly a TEM class switcher but it's too distant to be sure. Railways are in the Russian 5' gauge. Riga is a river port not far from the Baltic (Ost) Sea which is the distance out of sight.  The building in the center is the National Library.

'good real books are my thing, not e-readers'

a KiwiRail DL class pulls a freight train into Napier NZ from the south in late afternoon sun

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