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railwayhistorical · 6 months

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Yard Engine

Here we see the yard engine working a seldom used spur that leads from the main, through a cut, to downtown Bloomington, Indiana. The EMD GP9 was built in February of 1955.

This is along Illinois Central's line between Effingham, Illinois, and Indianapolis. It was the Illinois Central Gulf at the time after a merger with the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio four years earlier.

Three images by Richard Koenig; taken October 28th 1976.

#railroad history #railway history #illinoiscentralgulf #illinoiscentral #icgrr #icg #bloomingtonindiana

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tornadoyoungiron · 1 year

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Gramps taking kids out for the weekend

#ttte flying scotsman #flying scotsman #lner #real railway #on the rails #railway history

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mechanicsandmagic · 1 year

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Detail of German steam locomotive 98 307, originally built for the Royal Bavarian State Railways in 1908. Due to its unconventional cab design the loco‘s nickname became "glass box". It‘s been in service for more than 50 years until 1962.

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Detailaufnahme der 98 307, ursprünglich 1908 für die Königlich Bayrischen Staatsbahnen gebaut. Die Lokomotive trug wegen der Form ihres Führerstands den Spitznamen „Glaskasten“ und wurde mehr als 50 Jahre lang bis 1962 eingesetzt.

📸 Mine, at Deutsches Dampflokomotivmuseum in Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg.

#steam locomotive #trains #railway #railway history #dampflok #eisenbahn #steampunk #history of technology #vintage #retro #kbstsb #steam train #museum

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railwaysparrow · 1 year

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"Our last number one was a coffee pot! HAHA!"

"Coffee pot?"

"Coffee pot is just a nickname for an engines who's boilers points up in the air, like those things people make coffee in."

#ttte #thomas and friends #thomas the tank engine #trainz #rws #the adventure begins #coffee pot #railway history

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mjalford98 · 8 months

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Unwittingly celebrated World Heritage Day last Saturday with a trip to the Swansea Model Rail Exhibition, from which I've been sorting & editing footage and uploading with the ultimate view of creating a YouTube compilation, so time now to feature the first model railway to have all footage taken now uploaded.

Box Station is an N scale model railway built by the Swansea Railway Modellers' Group, the original subject matter being a station on the Great Western Mainline between Bath and Chippenham. The nameplate of the signal box is now preserved at the National Rail Museum. Some of these videos I have slowed down from the original running speed as seen on the model last weekend so as to give a more realistic appearance.

It was also here that the Rev. W Awdry, author of the Thomas the Tank Engine books came to watch the trains passing through, as he lived nearby, and he himself relates how the stories were inspired by hearing the freight trains passing by night, banked by tank engines who would push from behind on trains too heavy to be hauled up the gradient by the main locomotive detailed for the run, and imagining the different puffing patterns of the different sized locomotives as being them talking to each other.

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sailsonthehorizon · 1 year

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A micro-adventure photo shoot in the Yorkshire Dales

The station at Horton-in-Ribblesdale. It was a very monochrome kind of day but the colours are still quite vibrant. Love shooting on film! Pentax MV / Kodak Gold 400

The biking back story

I used to absolutely love mountain biking. My sister introduced me to the sport as a way of keeping fit, just after I realised that something evil was afoot regarding my health. Loved it. Turns out I am a total speed freak mud junkie, and it was with a very heavy heart the mtb went into the shed, reluctantly discarded for a hybrid ebike.

It’s a lovely machine, but to me it represents what I can’t do rather than what I can - especially as the distances are slowly but surely reducing down to around 8km-10km a week and counting. Backwards.

Anyway. To break the monotony of the ‘from the doorstep’ routes I had the idea of taking my e-bike on the train. A blindingly obvious idea, seeing as I live on the infamously scenic Settle to Carlisle Railway.

For those not in the know, this line is among the best known rail journeys in the UK, and easily one of the most scenic. It stretches 73 miles (117km) from Settle in Yorkshire, crosses the dramatically beautiful Pennines - the ‘roof of England’ - and ends at Carlisle in Cumbria.

More info here, for those that need it: The Settle & Carlisle Railway Trust

Pentax MV / Kodak Gold 400

Disappointing the Strava Gods

The 12.34 train from Kirkby Stephen arrived at Horton-in-Ribblesdale about half an hour later. It was cold, REALLY cold. Drizzly. Almost wished I hadn’t bothered to be honest. A quick squint at Google Maps took me a mile down the road to the (lovely) Middle Studfold Farm tea rooms, where I refuelled my enthusiasm with food.

The Dales village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale, even on a grey day, is undeniably stunning. Not much was open, which is to be expected in February, but there wasn’t much to be open even in summer. It’s a perfect destination for cyclists, walkers and peace-seekers who find the nearby Lake District just a bit too hot to handle when the holiday crowds descend.

I kept the route short, around 7km in total, and stuck to exploring some of the tiny back lanes in search of some nice photography moments. Hardest part was trying to turn a blind eye to the absolutely perfect mtb terrain…

I used to get pointlessly upset about my decreasing Strava kudos. Mercifully I’ve managed to cut myself some slack on this, I now no longer feel I have to appease the Gods of Strava and worry about those little pixellated trophies. Chasing QoM is yet another Thing I’ve allocated to the mental storage unit of ‘You Did It, Though’.

Pentax MV / Ilford HP5 and Kodak Gold 400

All the photos in this blog were taken - through necessity - from the roadside, but perhaps it goes to show you don’t always have to hike off the beaten path.

The Ribblehead Viaduct

For the benefit of Ribblehead Viaduct newbies, it is the most impressive structure on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, and was constructed between 1869 and 1874.

Pentax MV / Kodak Gold 400

The day after this mini adventure I was disappointingly very sore indeed, tragic Strava stats to one side I’m very glad I didn’t try anything fancier. I’ve promised myself I’ll bring the bike back to the Settle-to-Carlisle line in warmer weather, maybe hop off at Ribblehead Viaduct. Even if at that point I’m down to 5km, 3km, 1km or hobbling off the train with a picnic, it’s still better than not going at all.

Til next time folks, peace out.

#Film Is Not Dead #Photography #35mm #35mm Film #Film Photography #No Filter #PentaxMV #Embrace The Grain #B&W #B&W Photography #Colour Photography #Photo Blog #Yorkshire Dales #railway history

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handdrawnhistory · 21 days

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Want to know about the privatisation of British Rail in the 1990s? This illustrative video explores the pros and cons of this significant change. Find out what happened when British Rail, the national rail system, was privatised. If you're interested in understanding the effects of privatisation on British rail, this video is for you! Watch it here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kstBqyFej-4

#railway history #Youtube

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yourcoffeeguru · 1 month

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VTG When We Rode The Rails by Patsy Adam-Smith 1983 Illustrated 1st Published || AUtradingpost - ebay

#vintage railway books #books #rails #australian railway #railway history #illustrated books #1st published railway books #autradingpost #ebay books

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blackcat-kat · 6 months

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日本国有鉄道研究家　加藤好啓が主催する動画チャンネルです。

今回も、交通権学会で発表した内容を元に、内容を修正したものをアップしています。国鉄は赤字決算を受けて、行動を開始します。国鉄の中でも最も大��な負担となっていた、地方納付金の減免を自治省に申請しますが、既得権益であるとして減免は認められず。文部省にも同様に、通学定期割引に対する補助を働きかけますがこれも拒否、こうした背景を受けて国鉄は赤字83線として、今後も利用の増加が見込まれない路線の廃止に取り組みますが、引き続き鉄道建設公団への出資という名の建設資金を拠出していました。道路や港湾が国の予算で行われるのであれば、国鉄の地方開発線木にが責任を負うべきだったと思うのですが、こちらも昭和47年度まで拠出しています。さらに、CD線と呼ばれた幹線・都市路線などは有償譲渡路線として、国鉄が年賦で支払っているわけで、実質国鉄が拠出したっおかねと言うのは実質的にローカル線建設の費用の一部にまわったと言うことになります。無償で提供されても、運営のための経費も要るわけで、それ以前に出資金という名目で国鉄が赤字経営の中で負担を続けていたわけです。更に、こうした事態を受けてさらなる合理化を進め、更には生産性運動を進めようとしますが、国労・動労などは強く反発、結果的には生産性運動は失敗し。国鉄当局自身が当事者能力を喪失して行くこととなります。

#鉄労 #動労 #国労 #鉄道建設公団 #生産性運動 #railway history #昭和史 #＃社会学

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railwayhistorical · 6 months

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Mud Tunnel

Here are two shots taken at Mud Tunnel on the Chesapeake & Ohio. This spot is just west of Covington, Virginia. We first see a westbound freight and then the eastbound Amtrak James Whitcomb Riley powered by a General Electric P30CH.

Update: someone on FB tells me this locomotive was destroyed later in 1977 when it struck a logging truck near Florence, SC.

Two images by Richard Koenig; taken March 23rd 1977.

#railroad history #railway history #amtrak #jameswhitcombriley #covingtonvirginia #covingtonva #covington #c&o #chesapeake & ohio

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tornadoyoungiron · 7 months

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“The Council will decide your fate.”

R Class 761, R Class 707 - City of Melbourne & A3 Flying Scotsman

#flying scotsman #on the rails #real railway #railway history #steam engines #steam engine #australian steam #australian engine

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mechanicsandmagic · 8 months

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German heritage loco 01 519 on her way from Würzburg to Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg.

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Museumslok 01 519 auf dem Weg von Würzburg nach Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg.

📸 Mine

#railway #steam locomotive #mine #eisenbahn #history of technology #steampunk #history #retro #railway history #museum #gif #dampflok

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muteebblog · 10 months

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Discover the enchanting world of Thomas and Friends with our captivating infographic! Join Thomas the Tank Engine and his cheerful locomotive companions on a thrilling railway adventure. Delve into fascinating facts, charming characters, and mesmerizing destinations that have captivated generations of children and adults alike. From the bustling Sodor Island to the iconic Tidmouth Sheds, this infographic offers a visual delight for fans of all ages. Get ready to explore the rich history, heartwarming stories, and valuable life lessons that make Thomas and Friends a beloved franchise. Hop aboard as we embark on a delightful journey through the magical world of Thomas and Friends!

#Thomas and Friends #Railway Adventures #Infographic #Sodor Island #Tidmouth Sheds #Locomotives #Children's Entertainment #Childhood Memories #Beloved Characters #Railway History #Life Lessons.

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livesunique · 6 months

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