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Thomas and friends, Kidderminster, England. Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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Here in the UK it seems that every preserved line has to have a "Thomas" theme to bring in the younger visitors. Near me is the "Battlefield Line" which has a "Thomas" loco occasionally. The ultimate must be this.. http://www.draytonmanor....ub=rides-and-attractionsThis is also near me but to see something really interesting I go here... This is also near where I live and I can park the car and walk along a footpath which overlooks the site. There are plenty of unusual locos running here including Mallets and others. The line is 2ft and 2ft-6inch gauge and has 3-rail running with a complicated changeover point on a loop to swap the 2ft gauge from one side of the loop to the other. Just to name drop I have met the Rev. Awdrey of Thomas fame a couple of times. Once at a model exhibition in Birmingham and again at the home of the late "Teddy" Boston who appears in the "Thomas" books as the "Fat clergyman" Teddy had a 2ft gauge line round his house in the church grounds but all is gone now ! Regards, Colin.
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ICE 1 tests with coaches on 200 km/h trucks, 1990. Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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ICE 1 with dummy train,1990. Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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Originally Posted by: EMD_GP7  This is an EMD AB6 which is an "E" unit with a flat end. It was used where trains were to connect together at a point in a journey and travel together to the end of the journey. The flat front was to fit the coach profile instead of a normal "nose" in the middle of a train.
Regards, Colin.
Rock Island Cab B units in Chicago commuter service (Chicago, 1966) Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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For train crew riding in style Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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Originally Posted by: TrainIride  French 2BB2 Ganz from 1926:
And it has a face with eyes, too. |
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Originally Posted by: Alsterstreek  Originally Posted by: TrainIride  French 2BB2 Ganz from 1926:
And it has a face with eyes, too. Don't know why, but makes me think about the Jules Verne Nautilus submarine  .... |
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Originally Posted by: EMD_GP7  Woaw! And I thought I knew a few things about Swiss locos!?? Made my day! Cheers |
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French PLM streamlined train from the 1930's: TrainIride attached the following image(s): |
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PtL 2/2's American cousin. BrandonVA attached the following image(s): |
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Or the Norfolk and Western class J. It seems normal(ish), until you see the drive rods. BrandonVA attached the following image(s): |
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1950s atomic locomotive study Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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Borst's X-12 atomic locomotive concept (USA) Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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And an artist's perception of how a X-12 would have looked like next to a German steamer. Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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We'll, yes, a bright and radiating future... Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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You have to love that optimism and bravado from the 1950s. I saw this British Rail APT E Gas Turbine prototype, but not quiet as elegant... BrandonVA attached the following image(s): |
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I saw a couple of CSX Diesels like this pulling a train the other day, I wonder what the dreamers of the atomic future trains would think? BrandonVA attached the following image(s): |
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Perhaps some double wide future dreams? BrandonVA attached the following image(s): |
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Or perhaps some less advanced retrofuturism... BrandonVA attached the following image(s): |
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Overland Train (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overland_train) Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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Originally Posted by: Alsterstreek  Form follows function Can you tell me please what's this strange machine?
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I don't think anyone posted the pregnant woman. Encient femme (I believe) No need to mention some of the photos that appeared during this search 
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Quote:Originally Posted by: Alsterstreek Form follows function Quote:Can you tell me please what's this strange machine? Apparently it's a Car Pusher. This explains. http://www.rypn.org/foru...mp;t=1843&view=printHope this helps. Regards, Colin.
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ICE touring Arizona, 1993. Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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Retro-Futurism? Steam Punk? Alsterstreek attached the following image(s): |
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Another French contender. 
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Uhuh, Seen this Cheshire cat ?  Y PS: In 1949–the same year Budd introduced the RDC–American Car & Foundry (ACF) fulfilled a contract to build three Talgo trains, including three locomotives and 32 cars, for the Spanish government-owned railroad. Talgo stands for “Tren Articulado Ligero Goicoechea Oriol” which means “lightweight, articulated train by Goicoechea and Oriol,” the latter two being the company founders. The first Talgo train was built in Spain in 1942. Note that it is not much taller than the man walking next to it. |
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