A Saab 96 the right.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
cars in Westwood Boulevard, L.A., 1940s
Chandler's Shoes on the right was at number 1056, Kinross Avenue is across the bottom.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
an NZR A class Pacific at Summit on the old Rimutaka Incline route with passenger cars for Wellington
Probably circa 1950. For lots more see our books. (colorized)
a Wellington NZ electric multiple unit heads northbound towards Takapu Road, 1970s
Two 3-car sets coupled. For lots more see the book Wellington Transport Memories.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
two times CSD 555 in snow
Initially, 185 locomotives of the 50 class remained in Czechoslovakia after 1945. An additional 100 locomotives were purchased from the Soviet Union (SZD) between 1962 and 1963.
This scene is from a recent excursion.
a Western Pacific freight train descends Sand Pass, Nevada, early 1980s
With 4 diesel units up front. The WP railroad merged into Union Pacific in 1983 (see earlier posts). Sand Pass is in the Smoke Creek Desert, Nevada.
1957 Dodge 2-door hardtop in the Pacific Palisades, greater LA
From the look of it Sunset Boulevard. The Dodge may have been new at the time of the photo.
Monday, February 23, 2026
Sunday, February 22, 2026
a passenger train in Tehran station, Iran
With US politicians like Sen. Lindsey Graham constantly persuading Trump to pulverize Iran (and other countries), you wonder how much longer this scene will be repeatable.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
cars in Laguna Beach, California, early 1950s
Looking north on the South Coast Highway towards the intersection with Forest Avenue (now partly pedestrianized)
Thursday, February 19, 2026
a DR 01 Pacific departs Saalfeld with passenger cars
On a foggy morning in the 1970s. See earlier posts.
a bear chats with occupants of a 1961 Chevrolet Impala
"You got any cookies?"
"Yes, what type do you want?"
Probably in Yosemite National Park.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Monday, February 16, 2026
testing engine power and torque, San Francisco, 1923
At the corner of Duncan and Noe Streets. The car is on Duncan Street which must have been a through street at the time but isn't now.
a Pacific Electric interurban car at the intersection of 6th and Los Angeles Sts, 1943
The Pacific Electric HQ building is out of sight to the left. Buildings in this area haven't been subjected to the same Great Replacement as other parts of the downtown and the then Greyhound bus terminal is still there.
a sugar cane replica railway in Barbados at St Nicholas Abbey
a 1954 Hillman Minx in Greater L.A.
A British car? Yup. The P.E. car states it is travelling from Glendale to Burbank.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
cars in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, mid-1950s
In the oncoming lane there is apparently a parade of beauty contestants riding in the backs of convertibles.