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World transport history

Monday, February 9, 2026

Sydney double-decker Leyland Titan bus in 1969

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The 160 bus to Collaroy showing the Manly Lagoon at Queenscliffe. (John Ward pic) The approximate view today

hot-rodded 1953 Ford Zephyr

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The bloated effect is quite unusual! (Fast Lane Photography NZ pic)

El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina is considered the world's most beautiful bookstore

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None of us have visited it in person, but the photos cause a 'wow' reaction.  Lots more here
Sunday, February 8, 2026

'I like big real books, not little devices'

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cars in Girard Avenue, La Jolla, California, 1950s

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Equivalent view today

1960 Robur Garant 30 K bus

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(film-autos.com)

1960 Morris 702 bus in Palmerston North NZ

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It's unclear if it was a municipal-owned bus, but that's likely. It has Hawke B35D bodywork and the driver stands with Omnibus Manag...
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1947 Wolseley 6-80 advertisement

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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Wellington trams on Waitoa Road, late 1950s

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  The motorman or conductor standing by the tram on the left  suggests this was especially posed. This is on the eastern side of the former ...
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Greek Mikado

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A USATC S118 Class steam locomotive, a 2-8-2 "Mikado" type, built by Vulcan Iron Works in the USA. It was designed for the United ...
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