Monday, June 22, 2026

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.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

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).