traffic in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1939

This shows one of the 3 double-decker trolleybuses for the first of two unconnected Sydney trolleybus lines. This one opened on 22 January 1934 as route 3 from Wylde Street, Potts Point to Town Hall station via Kings Cross and William Street. The route was temporarily converted to motor bus operation on 11 April 1948 while Liverpool Street was rebuilt. It was later decided not to reinstate the service.

"For the commencement of operations in the Eastern Suburbs, two single deck three-axle AEC 663Ts were purchased. One was bodied by Park Royal, London and the other by H. McKenzie of White Bay. They were later joined by three AEC 761T double deck vehicles, one bodied by Park Royal and two locally by Syd Wood. For the commencement of the Kogarah services, 11 Leyland TTB4 and 10 AEC 664T double deck three-axle buses were bodied by Ritchie Brothers, Auburn. After the end of the Eastern Suburbs line, the four surviving buses were transferred to Sans-Souci."

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traffic on I-5 Freeway at Flower St., Santa Ana, California, 1950s

I-5 Freeway at Flower St., Santa Ana, 1950s. It's a considerably more complex interchange now. I-5 runs all the way up the Pacific Coast states from Mexico to Canada. (Orange County Archives)

cars outside the Holiday Inn, Raleigh, North Carolina, circa 1974

A Datsun is nearest the camera. The sign states that you can get a delicious buffet for only $1.95 which would be about $10.50 now. (State Archives of North Carolina)

Present day Google Earth reference.

Queensland Railways 'Sunlander' train ad, 1954

The train ran the 1681 km (1044 miles) between Brisbane and Cairns from 1953 to 2014. The ad shows one of the 10 original 1200 class diesels assigned to the train, a Co-Co type built by English Electric at Bradford over 1953-1954,  More

'I like real books, not little display screens'

 

tiny electric switcher, Japan

"This is Deki 3 (デキ3) of Choshi Electric Railway, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.  Choshi Electric Railway is a 6.4 km long railway line between Choshi and Tokawa.  Deki 3 was built by Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft [of Germany] in 1922. Length: 4470mm, Width: 2100 mm, Height: 3250 mm. Due to the lack of inspection, now it is not in operation, but preserved in Nakanochou depot."

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Jaguar XK themed beer can

Brewed in Aro Street, Wellington, in a former service station, hence the name. Strong stuff too, about 7% alcohol.

rare 1957 Jaguar XK150 S Bertone

Pic by Bob Kauffman who says it is only one of three remaining.  More

1957 Ford Fairlane 500

 

Chevrolet rail-car conversion, 1920s

On Ellis and Burnand's bush tram based at Ongarue on the North Island Main Trunk, NZ.  For more, see our books.

1957 Chrysler ad

 

1927 Willys 'C' Cab truck

 

Clydesdale horses public art

Three Clydesdales - Clem, Sam and Banjo - on a silo at Goorambat, Victoria, Australia by artist Jimmy Dvate.

1947 Austin 8

Survival of an iconic red Soviet tram

 

Refloating of the trawler 'Eurvin', stranded on Lacanau-Ocean Beach. Gironde, France, July 1923.

1946 Italian Volugrafo single seater "Bimbo 46"

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traffic in L.A., 1950s

 

25 April - Anzac commemoration day

In Australia and New Zealand this serves as both a memorial and veterans day. It marks the invasion of part of the Gallipoli peninsula in modern day Turkey on 25 April 1915, the first significant foreign conflict that both countries sent troops to, and saw major casualties.

Dutch steam trams, 1920s

 

'a real book and a cup of coffee - what else do I need?'

 

1975 Daimler Soverign

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East Broad Top Railroad’s unique 1927 gas-electric unit

"We are incredibly excited to announce that the John H. Emery Rail Heritage Trust, a prominent supporter of historic passenger-rail projects across the U.S., has granted $15,000 for roof repairs on the East Broad Top Railroad’s unique 1927 gas-electric unit, known as the M-1.

"The grant is among 22 donations totaling nearly $325,000 that were announced recently by the trust, which backs preservation efforts linked to what the trust’s founder, John H. Emery, called “the golden age of passenger rail” — 1920 to 1960. “The Emery Trust is proud to assist the EBT Foundation in its quest to maintain and operate such a rare and wonderful piece of railroad history,” said Jim Fetchero, a member of the trust’s three-person Advisory Committee. “We can’t wait to see the new roof on the M-1 in the near future.”

"Brad Esposito, our General Manager, said that the M-1 had been "extremely well maintained” over the years, but that the current roof needs to be replaced to protect the interior. “It’s a vital and unique piece of equipment,” he said, "that will let the reopened EBT accommodate small numbers of visitors on days when a steam locomotive hasn’t been fired up. The EBT is grateful for the Emery Trust’s generosity and its support."

About the M-1: The M-1 was designed by the J.G. Brill Company with electric components from Westinghouse. It was assembled in the East Broad Top’s shops and is believed to be the only American narrow-gauge motorcar ever built in which a gasoline engine powers a generator, which in turn powers electric motors on all four axles. The M-1 has a 12-seat passenger compartment as well as a compartment for freight and, importantly, sacks of mail. While it was under construction, one of the EBT’s 19th-century passenger coaches was rebuilt with roller-bearing wheelsets to serve as the M-1’s trailer when necessary. The M-1 covered the mail runs on the Shade Gap Branch and filled in elsewhere as necessary as passenger traffic waned. The M-1 saved the railroad money because it required fewer crew members to operate than a steam train, and was also easier and cheaper to maintain. It has never been out of service for a significant period. The Foundation has already run the M-1 for several special events, and expects to begin running trains on a regular schedule this coming summer. The Emery Trust has also supported an ongoing project at the EBT’s neighbor, the Rockhill Trolley Museum, which is overhauling a high-speed interurban car built in 1909.

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British railway truck service poster, 1930s

Lorry is a term largely confined to the UK, elsewhere it's 'truck'. A post-consolidation poster for the 4 railway companies after 1923. 

1956 Ford Zephyr

With the obligatory fluffy dice hanging from the internal rear-view mirror and the Venetian blinds in the back window!

cars in Bond Street, Palmerston, NZ, 1916

Outside the premises of John Gordon's Motor Garage, the peak of Puketapu in the background. Note that Palmerston is a small town in Otago, not the city of Palmerston North.

'Oostkerk' (1954)

Original owner NV Vereenigde Nederlandsche Scheepvaartmaatschappij, 's-GravenhageWerf NV 

Capacity: 7178 grt
Length: 150.35 meters
Width: 19.21 meters 

Depth 8.62 meters
Power: 8500 hp
Speed: ​​16 knots

1970 owner Koninklijke Nedlloyd NV, Rotterdam
1974 owner Linea "C" (Giacosta Costa SpA) in Italy, renamed 'Luisa C'
In March 1979 towed to La Spezia, Italy, for scrapping

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dislexia is undesirable for those doing road markings

 

1952 Austin Countryman Pickup

1951 Muntz Jet

"Everything about this car is incredible. It’s hard to not notice the color first, and then there’s the split windshield which a few high-end cars had given up by 1951.

"It’s hard to mistake this front clip and grille for any other car than a Muntz Jet. Even though the company only reportedly made around 200 examples of this fabulous car, most of us have seen photos of them or if lucky, have seen one at a car show. I have seen a few of them over the years at car shows and they’re really interesting, to say the least. Some owners included singer Vic Damone and actors Clara Bow and Eddie “Rochester” Anderson."

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Hydrogen strategy for Canada’s railways

Canada wants to bring back steam to its railways, but don’t expect the return of glorious white plumes of condensation, drifting over deep-frozen prairies. This time, the steam would be the invisible exhaust of high-efficiency locomotives and self-propelled passenger units, powered by the on-board conversion of hydrogen into electricity and hot water vapor. Canada hopes to build upon its advantage as builder of the world’s first HFC (hydrogen fuel cell) prime-mover.

The Hydrogen Strategy for Canada, released on 16 December last by the Canadian government, is driven in equal measure by the country’s commitment to decarbonize, and the imperative of a massive economic recovery from the consequences of Cv-19. Without that political pincer squeeze, hydrogen could have lingered for years more as the obvious, but too costly, alternative to fossil fuels.

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Alstom’s Coradia iLint utilizes HFC (hydrogen fuel cell) technology from Canadian supplier Hydrogenics Corp., an Ontario company purchased by U.S. diesel engine manufacturer Cummins.

2007 Robinson R44 II helicopter

With a 260 hp Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 (Reciprocating) engine. 4 seats.

'Titanic' and 'Olympic' poster for Denmark, 1912

Upper Hutt, NZ, station scene art, 1890

By Christopher Aubrey (active 1868-1906). Description from the NZ National Library website: "Shows the railway station and ancillary buildings, including railway cottages, the goods shed and the engine shed. Also shown are St Joseph's Catholic Church, the Provincial Hotel, P.A. Wilkie's second store (to the right of the hotel), and, to its left, Edward Wilkie's bakery and boarding-house."

SP units at West Colton, California, 1980s

In the centre of the pic is an SD35 from 1965 and to the right an SD45R (rebuilt SD45), originally from 1967.

1955 MG

Miltary 6x6 troop transporter model

A remote control 1:16 scale replica by Huina. It's not stated who makes the real thing.

cars in the San Fernando Valley, greater L.A., 1950s

 

Southern Pacific's last purchased steam locomotive

Built by Baldwin in 1944. More Info

1935 Soviet YAS-1 dump trucks

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preserved Pacific Electric red car

cleaning aircraft tire rubber off the airport runway

 

Palestine Line poster, 1935

It looks like this was simply a route operated by Gdynia-America Shipping Lines and not a distinct shipping company.

'real books are so much better than little screens'

Deutsche Bundebahn (West German Federal Railways) 1950 calendar cover

1926 Cadillac 4-door convertible

1954 Jaguar XK120

Triumph racing motorbike poster, 1965

1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray