A few years ago, I took a photo of the GO Train passing on through this area and noted (in a roundabout way, I su'pose) that the worker responsible for replacing burnt-out headlights wasn't doing his/her job: GO 1. Well, it appears that not a hell of a lot has changed!

This is another pano from the other night that, when I stitched it in Hugin, it went all kind of wonky-like. However imperfect that it is, due to my shooting technique no doubt, I rather like it.

"Herr Brückner! Herr Brückner! Paging Herr Reinhard Brü..."

"Is your voice changing, or is somebody else paging me?"

LNER Urlay Nook Signal Box (North Eastern Railway 1896 and boom barrier Level Crossing. This box lay on the Darlington-Eaglescliffe Line - it was the penultimate of two boom crossings surviving on the Network. The main industry in Urlay Nook was the Elementis Chromium Chenmicals Plant. The box closed on 8th March 2019 - having been reduced to serving as a gate box in 2013. It was demolished on 10th March 2019.

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Quite significative this boom barrier. It was put up very recently by the municipality. I took the photo from the Mellanberg property, (abandoned dairy farm), looking down at the brand new Vega City.

Photographed using the Nikon AF200, and Superia 200 film.

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Rolleiflex Automat, Zeiss Tessar 1:3.5 75mm, Kodak Portra 400VC.

During my visit, a California Surfliner heading for L.A. just happened to pull into the station.

The San Juan Capistrano station was originally opened October 27, 1894 by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. It was one of the earliest examples of Mission Revival Style architecture in railway stations. In 1966, the station was closed, two years ahead of the end of Santa Fe passenger service to the city. Under the auspices of Amtrak, rail service was restored to the station in 1974, and a year later, the depot was converted into a restaurant, with vintage rolling stock used to expand the space. In 1995, the complex received a refurbishment, ending up with two restaurants, one located in the depot building, as well as Amtrak ticketing services and a waiting room, located in two boxcars. [Source: Wikipedia}

This man, jumping a train crossing near Bari, came angrily towards our car after he spotted me shooting a picture of him doing so. His companion, who tried to jump the crossing too, actually had to back away to avoid an oncoming train. I also don't like being on that side of the lens, but I don't do incredibly stupid things in public either...

In North America, the conductor manages a freight, passenger, or other type of train, and directly supervises the train crew, which can include a brakeman, flagman, ticket collector, assistant conductor, and on board service personnel, and is responsible for the movement of the train. The conductor is in charge of the passengers and overall operation of the train, while the engineer, also known as the train driver, is responsible for operating the locomotive and ensuring the train travels safely and efficiently.

South Hendron Street in Walsenburg, Colorado.

Taganrog. Boom barrier

Таганрог. Шлагбаум

Hump acts as a mild speed breaker as well as provides housing to spike. It is an Automatic Boom Barrier and a Road Security Block Device. Automatic Barriers offer efficient security at the exit and the entry points of Factories, Office Complexes, Condominiums, Parking lots, Toll tax plazas or any road-way entry where medium to heavy traffic is expected.

A commuter train passes through a railway level crossing on Eel Race Road, Seaford, Melbourne.

Does Wills Hill, the Earl of Hillsborough, the British Secretary of State for the Colonies from 1768 to 1772, deserve to have LIFEGIVING WATER named in his honor all these centuries after he finally died?

Of course not! We should forget his name!

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In downtown Tampa, Florida, on November 23rd, 2021, the Hillsborough River as viewed from Plant Park.

There is the Kennedy Boulevard bridge (on Florida state roads 60 and 685; a bascule bridge built in 1913 as the Lafayette Street Bridge; 100002094 on the National Register of Historic Places).

Yonder is the Tampa Riverwalk. We have the skyscrapers "Rivergate Tower" (built 1988) Bank of America Plaza (built 1986), and "100 North Tampa" (built 1992).

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This view instantly makes me think of the Pixar short movie - and I even saw a very gull fledgling that was ugly and clumsy enough to fit the role as the large bird.

I have time to share a few more of the pictures from my Sunday walk at the harbour before I have to leave home

If you are a pedestrian, you can just walk around it.

Boom barrier at a crossing of the discontinued Lysekil Line in Brastad, Lysekil Municipality, Sweden..

Try to imagine the city of New London, Connecticut, if its most prominent buildings and structures were suddenly eliminated. Sad!

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In downtown New London, Connecticut, on September 21st, 2021, at the Winthrop Municipal Parking Garage, a/k/a the Winthrop Garage (built in 1970 according to a plaque; apparently sold by the city to a private firm in 2006, according to the City of New London's online property database) at the southwest corner of Governor Winthrop Boulevard and Union Street.

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An automatic boom barrier system is a security device used to control and restrict vehicle access to a specific area. It consists of a metal boom arm that is raised and lowered by an automated mechanism, typically triggered by a control panel or access control system.

The boom arm acts as a physical barrier that prevents unauthorized vehicles from entering a restricted area such as a parking lot, entrance or exit gate, toll booth, or a secure facility. It can be installed in various locations and is often used in conjunction with other security measures like CCTV cameras and access control systems.

The control panel or access control system manages the operation of the boom barrier, allowing authorized vehicles to pass through while denying access to unauthorized vehicles. Access can be granted through various means, including key cards, RFIDs, proximity sensors, or biometric systems.

The automated mechanism of the boom barrier system enables smooth and efficient operation, with the boom arm being raised or lowered in a matter of seconds. This ensures minimal disruption to traffic flow, while still providing a high level of security.

Overall, an automatic boom barrier system is an effective security solution for controlling vehicle access to a specific area, providing a secure and efficient way to manage traffic and ensure the safety of the premises.

Idea Technosolutions Pvt. Ltd. provides all types of boom barrier systems in Bhubaneswar to their customers.

Here are some examples of automatic Boom Barrier Systems:

High Performance Automated:

Automatic boom barrier with high performance

lifting time: 3-6s

Arm length: 3-6m

Arm 1-6m

Automated Boom Barrier:

Power Supply: AC 220-230 V

Power Frequency: 50Hz

Electro-motor rating frequency: 230W

Boom Length: Upto 6 meters.

Automated Crack Arm Type:

Having folding boom or fence boom.

widely used for parking or traffic

looking is elegant

many input terminals for photocell.

Zeiss Ikonta. No traffic road sign on small country lane in autumn.

Automatic boom barriers provide effective security solutions at the entry at exist of the factories, offices, parking lots, plazas, malls or roadways where you can expect medium to heavy traffic. For more detail visit our website: www.houstonsystem.com/

Houston Systems Private Limited global leader in Security Access Management Solutions and products, Specialize into Pedestrian Management, Parking Guidance and Toll Management System.

Automatic boom barriers provide effective security solutions at the entry at exist of the factories, offices, parking lots, plazas, malls or roadways where you can expect medium to heavy traffic. For more detail visit our website: www.houstonsystem.com/

Automatic boom barriers provide effective security solutions at the entry at exist of the factories, offices, parking lots, plazas, malls or roadways where you can expect medium to heavy traffic. For more detail visit our website: www.houstonsystem.com/

Automatic boom barriers provide effective security solutions at the entry at exist of the factories, offices, parking lots, plazas, malls or roadways where you can expect medium to heavy traffic. For more detail visit our website: www.houstonsystem.com/

Automatic boom barriers provide effective security solutions at the entry at exist of the factories, offices, parking lots, plazas, malls or roadways where you can expect medium to heavy traffic. For more detail visit our website: www.houstonsystem.com/