A pair of Dg's with a pair of goods wagons -- evidently there wan't much freight that day. See earlier posts and our books.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
cars and a train in the main street of Kawakawa, early 1960s
A pair of Dg's with a pair of goods wagons -- evidently there wan't much freight that day. See earlier posts and our books.
trams, trucks and cars on Devon Street, New Plymouth, 1930s
For more, see earlier posts and of course our books.
bus on the Meishin motorway plus a Tokaido bullet train, Japan, late 1960s
A postcard issued by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
more 'Rangitoto' liner scenes
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| The 'Rangitata' was a sister ship |
See earlier posts, and of course our books.
Friday, October 30, 2015
interactive map shows swarms of migrants flocking to Europe each day
There's little if any sign of the flow of uncivilised Muslim migrants from failed countries heading for Europe slowing.
The irony, of course, is that these millions of primitive Muslims want to make Europe resemble the failed countries that they have left.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
inauguration of electric traction on the railway from Milan to Varese, Italy
cars in North Bridge Road, Singapore, 1968
Nearly all British and European. The truck could be a circa 1946 Ford.
a great British institution - the car boot sale
It's not unusual to see these in Britain - a large number of people setting up little tables in a field and selling items to the public that they literally take out of their car boots [trunks]; a kind of collective garage sale, but where each person is selling only a small number of items.
The practice has spread to other countries in Europe as well as A/NZ.
In America the equivalent is a tailgate sale where the tailgate of a pickup or station wagon provides the table, although they are not common in all parts of the country. In California the equivalent is a swap meet or a flea market.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
the swarm of violent Muslim migrants has seen gun sales soar in Austria
* There are now thought to be estimated 900,000 firearms in Austrian homes
* Police say around 70,000 guns have been sold this year alone in Austria
* Dealers say shotguns have almost sold out because you don't need a permit
* Women are driving the sales rush as fears grow amid influx of refugees
It's hardly surprising, given the numerous reports of break-ins, rapes, child molestation, assaults on individuals and group fights, particularly in Sweden and Germany, which the many young Muslim men who represent about three-quarters of the "refugees" have been responsible for.
Hopefully, those buying guns will acquire skills and learn how to handle and store them safely. The last thing they want is for guns to fall into the hands of the Muslims.
meanwhile, 100 years ago the war on the Gallipoli peninsula raged on
For details of the ANZAC troop and naval ships, see the book at top right.
train time at Hikurangi, NZ, circa 1910
This is 17 km north of Whangarei. It looks rather like the train has overshot the platform and is reversing up... The station is long gone but the rails are still in place.
Marine Le Pen on trial after comparing Muslims in France with Nazis
At a meeting in Lyon in 2010 the Front National leader compared Muslims occupying streets for their five-times-a-day prayers to the Nazi occupation during WW2: "Si certains aiment parler de la seconde guerre mondiale et bien pour le coup ici ils peuvent, car il s'agit d'une véritable occupation du territoire." (If some like to talk about the Second World War, and well for once here they can, because this is a real occupation of territory.)
Now she faces charges of "Provocation à la discrimination, à la violence ou à la haine raciale"
Clearly France needs an American style First Amendment guaranteeing free speech.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
NZ Government wants ideas on what to do with millions of used car tyres
The NZ Government wants ideas on what to do with millions of used car tyres [or tires as it is spelt in America].
It says four million tyres are taken off vehicles in New Zealand every year, and they present a big ecological problem.
Environment Minister Nick Smith said there was strong interest from the tyre industry for a compulsory collection system and prohibition on waste tyres going to landfills.
"But there problems in finding places to put the tyres, and the markets for recycled rubber products like mats and artificial turf are limited," said Dr Smith.
"We need to find more ways to use waste tyres if we are to find an enduring and sustainable solution to this waste problem.
"Possible alternatives include using the tyres as a source of fuel in cement kilns and power stations."
Dr Smith said New Zealand's current management of waste tyres did not match up with its clean green brand.
"Too many end up in rivers and on the coast, or in unwanted stockpiles posing a fire risk. Our ambition from this initiative is to fund work with entrepreneurs on a solution that can create jobs and improve the environment."
A Ministry for the Environment report released in May this year found there were risks of chemicals leaching from tyres in landfills and air pollution from those that are burnt.
The problems in New Zealand match those in the United States, which generates almost 300 million used tyres a year.
Suggestions presumably can be made via the MfE website
Yakolev Yak-40
A Soviet small 3-jet-engine airliner of which just over 1,000 were made between 1967 and 1981; of these 130 were exported to other countries. Capacity was 32 passengers and top speed was 550 km/h (297 knots, 342 mph) at 7,000 metres (23,000 ft).
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the death of Europe
"Muslim migrants expect Europe to subsidize their large families with its welfare state, while they deal some drugs and chop off some heads on the side."
"Mohammed isn’t staking his future on the shaky pensions of European socialism. He invests in what social scientists call social capital. He plans his retirement by having a dozen kids. If this lifestyle is subsidized by infidel social services, so much the better. And when social services collapse, those of his kids who aren’t in prison or in ISIS will be there to look after him in his golden years. "
"Mohammed isn’t staking his future on the shaky pensions of European socialism. He invests in what social scientists call social capital. He plans his retirement by having a dozen kids. If this lifestyle is subsidized by infidel social services, so much the better. And when social services collapse, those of his kids who aren’t in prison or in ISIS will be there to look after him in his golden years. "
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West German E50 (150) class electric
Their power output was 4,500 kW (6,000 hp) but the most impressive statistic was the starting tractive effort — according to wikipedia, "To date, the Class 150's starting tractive effort of 450 kN (100,000 lbf) remains unparalleled on German rails — in fact it was very close to the breaking force of the chain couplings used at the time of its production. Some engines were therefore fitted with automatic coupling (type unicupler AK69e) to haul heavy ore-trains."
1971 Pontiac Le Mans hardtop coupe
This was about the end of the era of artwork rather than photos for promotional pictures.
Monday, October 26, 2015
to winter vacations with the West German DB poster
Obviously for the Dutch market. Age uncertain but probably 1960s.
double-headed steam train to Tokaido, Japan, 1906
A pair of tank locos. They look like goods wagons behind them.