Aurora being magical in lori_rosefishes's beautiful garden.

Strobist details: Neewer NW-561 to the right with a CTO gel into a 60" Angler ParaSail parabolic rectangular umbrella in shoot-through configuration. Neewer NW-561 to the left with a half-CTO gel into a 32" umbrella in shoot-through configuration. All of them triggered by a Phottix Ares setup.

My new North American diesel engine in the Canadian Nation Railway scheme is the first Lego loco I have built since my childhood days and was strongly inspired by the EMD-GP 7, 9 and 20 diesel engines and other similar types that came in full high hood configuration, but I went on to building the model rather freely, leaving out things I didn’t want and not sticking to any particular real model.

Being 9+ studs wide, it’s quite a beast and fits very well to the “large city minifigure scale” preferred by ER0L and me. It drives on two 9V train motors from the 90s. The lighting is realized with materials from that time as well, energized by a separate battery box in the shorter section of the hood and thus illuminating the two fronts and cabin of the engine independently from the transformer. That way, the light can be on even when the model stands still.

I went for moving pilots, even though they don’t exist on such models in reality. This was mostly due to the prolonged bionicle trucks I wanted to use here, which would otherwise have made the stairs stand out too far from the trucks in curves and switches.

I have nearly finished building the first of several tank cars for it, so consider these pics an “opener” for more train equipment to come from me.

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Company/Owner: Victory Liner, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: 1261

Classification: Air-conditioned Provincial Bus

Coachbuilder: Hyundai Motor Company

Body Model: Hyundai Universe Space Luxury

Engine Model: Hyundai D6AB (Q300)

Chassis Model: Hyundai Universe (KMJKJ18BPAC)

Transmission: Manual (5-speed forward, 1-speed reverse)

Suspension: Air Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 45

Route: Olongapo City, Zambales–Sampaloc, Manila City via Jose Abad Santos Avenue (Olongapo–Gapan Road)

Municipalities/cities passing: Tipo (Hermosa)/Dinalupihan/Lubao/Guagua/Bacolor/San Fernando City

Type of Operation: Provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Regular Class)

Area of Operation: Central Luzon (Region III)

Shot Location: Victory Liner Terminal, Barangay Dolores, San Fernando City, Pampanga

Date Taken: August 25, 2015

Notices:

* Please DON'T GRAB A PHOTO WITHOUT A PERMISSION. If you're going to GRAB IT, please give A CREDIT TO THE OWNER. Also, don't PRINT SCREEN my photos.

** If I have mistakes on the specifications, please comment in a good manner so that I can edit it immediately.

*** The specifications and routes (for provincial, inter-provincial, and city operation) mentioned above are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.

**** The vehicle's registration plate(s), conduction sticker(s), and/or persons (if applicable) were pixelated/blurred to prevent any conflict with the photographer, the bus company and/or to the car owner for their security and/or privacy purposes. So, don't use their plate number, conduction sticker, and vehicle tag as an evidence for any incident. And, I have taken this photo for bus fanatics, bus enthusiasts, and bus lovers purposes.

Company/Owner: Victory Liner, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: 305

Classification: Air-conditioned Provincial Bus/Special Inter-provincial Bus

Coachbuilder: Pilipinas Hino Bus Body, Inc.

Body Model: Pilipinas Hino SBC–08 RK

Engine Model: Hino J08C-TK

Chassis Model: Hino RK1JMT (Short Wheelbase Version)

Transmission: Manual (6-speed forward, 1-speed reverse)

Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 45

Route: Olongapo City, Zambales–Baguio City, Benguet via Jose Abad Santos Avenue (Olongapo–Gapan Road) / NLEX-San Fernando–NLEX-Dau / Dau Access Road / NLEX-SCTEX Connector–SCTEX-Concepcion / Highway 213 Magalang–Concepcion Road / MacArthur Highway / Pugo–Rosario Road / Agoo–Baguio Road (Marcos Highway) - special trip route; Sampaloc, Manila City–Santa Cruz, Zambales via Jose Abad Santos Avenue / Olongapo–Bugallon Road - regular route

Municipalities/cities passing: Tipo (Hermosa)/Dinalupihan/Lubao/Guagua/Bacolor/San Fernando City–Dau (Mabalacat City)–Concepcion/Capas/Tarlac City/Gerona/Paniqui/Moncada/San Manuel/Carmen (Rosales)/Villasis/Urdaneta City/Binalonan/Pozorrubio/Sison/Rosario/Pugo/Tuba

Type of Operation: Provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Regular Class) - regular trip operation; Inter-regional, Inter-provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Regular Class) - special trip operation

Area of Operation(s): Central Luzon (Region III) / Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) [Special Regional Route]

Shot Location: Robinsons Starmills, Barangay San Jose, San Fernando City, Pampanga

Date Taken: December 28, 2015

Notices:

* Please DON'T GRAB A PHOTO WITHOUT A PERMISSION. If you're going to GRAB IT, please give A CREDIT TO THE OWNER. Also, don't PRINT SCREEN my photos.

** If I have mistakes on the specifications, please comment in a good manner so that I can edit it immediately.

*** The specifications and routes (for provincial, inter-provincial, and city operation) mentioned above are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.

**** The vehicle's registration plate(s), conduction sticker(s), and/or persons (if applicable) were pixelated/blurred to prevent any conflict with the photographer, the bus company and/or to the car owner for their security and/or privacy purposes. So, don't use their plate number, conduction sticker, and vehicle tag as an evidence for any incident. And, I have taken this photo for bus fanatics, bus enthusiasts, and bus lovers purposes.

Model of a mining excavator in front shovel configuration in scale 1:28.5. This 300 tonne machine is a representative of Liebherr's most popular size class and is ideally suited to load a fleet of 100 tonne payload mining trucks.

When LEGO introduced its 42100 Liebherr R 9800, I knew I had to get that set immediately after release. But I also knew from the beginning, that I would not like the official model's Technic design and that I had to build my own version.

Here it is, scaled larger than 42100, but on the other hand representing a much smaller machine than the 9800. About 300 vs. 800 tonnes in real life. This allowed me to use the main components of the official LEGO model to build my R 994 B. I used the clamshell bucket, the Power Functions XL actuators and the tracks and sprockets.

The main difference from 42100 lies in the electric components of my model. The following functions are all powered by two Power Functions rechargeable battery boxes and controlled by three SBricks via bluetooth connection and Brick Controller 2 app:

- Left and right crawler treads each using a Power Functions L motor

- Slewing of the upper structure using two Power Functions M motors

- Boom cylinders: one Power Functions XL motor

- Stick cylinders: one Power Functions L motor

- Bucket cylinders: one Power Functions M motor

- Clamshell bucket: one Brick Engine V1 motor (compatible to Power Functions)

- Access ladder: one Power Functions M motor

- Service flap: one Power Functions M motor

- Lighting: three pairs of Power Functions LEDs

Besides the main drive and digging functions, the model features a retractable access ladder and a lowerable service flap on the underside of the upper structure frame. The service flap is used to refuel and grease the excavator.

While building the Liebherr R 994 B Litronic in 1:28.5 scale, I could refer to a highly detailed diecast model of the very same machine in 1:50 scale.

Victory Liner Inc.

Victory Liner Inc.

Manufacture: Dongfeng Motors

Model: TianLong

Chassis:

Engine:

Suspension: Front: Leaf, Rear: Air

Axle Configuration: 6x4

Victory Liner Inc.

Victory Liner Inc.

Coca-Cola Company

川崎 日本触媒工業

Petron Oil Tanker Truck

DNS Shuttle Service

Victory Liner Inc.

MAN TGX 26.440 XLX Cab + 3 Axle Flatbed trailer

First North Luzon Transit

Bus no.: 9592

Classification: "Top Class" Airconditioned Provincial Operation Bus

Seating Configuration: 2x2

Seating Capacity: 42 Passengers

Model: SR Exfoh 2005 Lion's Star

Manufacturer: Santarosa Motor Works Inc. Philippines

Chassis:

Engine: D2866LOH

Suspension: Air Suspension

(Note: Specification are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.)

Shot Location: EDSA Balintawwak, Quezon City

My own Lego Technic creation - old racing car with working steering and suspension, rear wheels are connected with V8-engine. Here you can watch this model in motion: youtu.be/jjPfr5navdQ.

Petron

JackBilt Industries

Victory Liner Inc.

Gold Line Tours

Company/Owner: Victory Liner, Inc.

Fleet/Bus Number: 2009

Classification: Air-conditioned Provincial Bus

Coachbuilder: Santarosa Motor Works, Inc./Columbian Manufacturing Corporation

Body Model: Daewoo/Santarosa BV115

Engine Model: Doosan DE12TIS

Chassis Model: Daewoo BV115 (PL5UN58JDAK)

Transmission: Manual (6-speed forward, 1-speed reverse)

Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 49

Route: Pasay City–Iba, Zambales via Jose Abad Santos Avenue (Olongapo–Gapan Road)

Municipalities/cities passing: San Fernando City/Bacolor/Guagua/Lubao/Dinalupihan/Tipo (Hermosa)/Olongapo City/Subic/Castillejos/San Antonio/San Narciso/San Felipe/Cabangan/Botolan

Type of Operation: Provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Regular Class)

Area of Operation: Central Luzon (Region III)

Shot Location: Jose Abad Santos Avenue (Olongapo-Gapan Road), Lagundi, Mexico, Pampanga

Date Taken: February 7, 2016

Notices:

* Please DON'T GRAB A PHOTO WITHOUT A PERMISSION. If you're going to GRAB IT, please give A CREDIT TO THE OWNER. Also, don't PRINT SCREEN my photos.

** If I have mistakes on the specifications, please comment in a good manner so that I can edit it immediately.

*** The specifications and routes (for provincial, inter-provincial, and city operation) mentioned above are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.

**** The vehicle's registration plate(s), conduction sticker(s), and/or persons (if applicable) were pixelated/blurred to prevent any conflict with the photographer, the bus company and/or to the car owner for their security and/or privacy purposes. So, don't use their plate number, conduction sticker, and vehicle tag as an evidence for any incident. And, I have taken this photo for bus fanatics, bus enthusiasts, and bus lovers purposes.

Smiling Dragon :)

Dagupan Bus Co Inc.

SSDC

Area of Operation:Provincial Operation

Classification: Air-Conditioned

Seating Configuration: 2x2

Transmission: Manual Transmission

shot location:NLEX Petron

Coca-Cola Company

Coke Truck

Fontana Leisure Parks

Flammable Tanker

Victory Liner Inc.

Erjohn & Almark

Viron Transit Inc.

SMB

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Bus No: 1655

Year released: 2000

Capacity: 49; 2x2 seating configuration

Route: Cubao-Baguio via Dau/Bamban/Capas/Tarlac/Paniqui/Carmen/Urdaneta/Rosario

Body: Santarosa Philippines

Model: 2000 SR-EXFOH MAN AC Series

Engine: MAN 18-310

Fare: Airconditioned

Aircon System: Zexel rear a/c

Transmission System: M/T

Plate No.: CWP-256

Taken on: February 3, 2011

Location: Mabalacat Bus Terminal, Brgy. Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga

Truck Manufacturer: MAN Truck & Bus AG

Model: TGA

Chassis: 18.360

Engine:

Suspension:

Axle Configuration: 4x2

Truck Manufacturer: MAN Truck & Bus AG

Model: CLA

Chassis: 26.280

Engine:

Suspension:

Axle Configuration: 6x4

Victory Liner Inc.

Neoplan MAN

ex-Bischof Transport

“Illustration of an aerospace vehicle which incorporates an aero-electric propulsion system features circular disk configuration.”

The above, and all following, taken from “Ryan Reporter”, VOL. 23, FEB., 1962, NO. 1:

“ELECTRICITY for SPACE EXPLORATION

"I have produced electrical discharges the actual path of which, from end to end, was probably more than one hundred feet long; but it would not be difficult to reach

lengths one hundred times as great.

"I have produced electrical movements occurring at the rate of approximately 100,000 horsepower, but rates of 1-, 5- or 10,000,000 horsepower are easily practicable.

"Instead of sending sound-vibrations toward a distant wall, I have sent electrical vibrations toward the remote boundaries of the earth, and instead of the wall the earth has replied. In place of an echo I have obtained a stationary electrical wave, a wave reflected from afar.

"My measurements and calculations have shown that it is perfectly practicable to produce on our globe, by the use of these principles, an electric movement of such magnitude that, without the slightest doubt, its effect will be perceptible on some of our nearer planets, as Venus and Mars. In fact, that we can produce a distinct effect on one of these planets in this novel manner, namely, by disturbing the electrical condition of the earth, is beyond

any doubt.

"We are whirling through endless space with an inconceivable speed, all around us everything is spinning, everything is moving, everywhere is energy. There must be some way of availing ourselves of this energy more directly. Then, with the light obtained from the medium, with the power derived from it, with every form of energy obtained without effort, from the store forever inexhaustible, humanity will advance with giant strides. The mere contemplation of these magnificent possibilities expands our minds, strengthens our hopes and fills our hearts with supreme delight."

Nikola Tesla – 1895

TESLA was an electrical genius whose scientific discoveries and inventions were basic to modern electrical and electronic engineering. He also discovered and demonstrated the principles of high frequency, high potential currents shown in the historic photograph on the preceding page. These were the famous Colorado Springs experiments. The electromagnetic fields created were so intense that they perceptibly affected the distribution of the electrical potential of the earth. In Tesla's words, "In these experiments, effects were developed incomparably greater than any ever produced by human agencies, and yet these results are but an embryo of what is to be."

Such a force field can be applied widely, including electric aerospace propulsion. Within the next ten years electric propulsion will play a leading role in making extensive space trips possible. This conclusion has been ex- pressed in recent years by many researchers. They have compared the advantages and limitations of various space propulsion methods.

Chemical propulsion is the only presently available means for attainment of orbital speeds and altitudes. This is its chief value. Multimillion pound chemical super- boosters can put significant payloads into interplanetary orbits for manned expeditions to the moon, and possibly Venus and Mars. The estimated cost of these projects is staggering. In addition, the exploration of our nearest planets requires transit times of one to three years for a round trip planned on the capability of chemical propulsion. This aspect alone is sufficient to make electric propulsion a highly advantageous method of fuel conservation. For trips beyond Mars, electric propulsion is mandatory both to conserve fuel and also to shorten transit time. Chemical systems would require years or even decades for a round trip. Electrically propelled space vehicles have great payload capability. A Martian round trip, for example, has a payload ratio of almost 50 per cent. This means that these electric vehicles will offer comfortable living space for "shirt-sleeve" environment and adequate power for utilities.

Most electric propulsion systems are very small thrust devices. This limits them to missions beyond the atmosphere of the earth. Because of this, it is believed that this shortcoming is in the nature of electric propulsion. Consequently, it appears that orbit injection can only be accomplished by chemical means, and by chemo-nuclear means in the future. Once the orbit is established, the electric system would take over in providing thrust.

There are very severe problems in maneuvering spacecraft. For example, the spacecraft may require a radically changing course, should an unexpected emergency occur during any point of trajectory.

Such maneuverability is absolutely necessary for practical space systems of the future which have progressed beyond the development stage of present rockets. Both the injection into orbit and practical maneuverability in space demand high thrust propulsion and fuel economy simultaneously. A possibility of meeting these requirements is electro-chemical propulsion. Here, chemical fuels provide a slight exhaust mass which is accelerated by ultra high electromagnetic fields. The prime source of vehicle energy, capable of producing the extremely high force fields, must not require chemical fuels for its own operation. This requires nuclear energy sources or some practical system of converting radiation energy pervading space. In either case, the vehicle size is certain to be large to accommodate the primary energy source. Its weight must not exceed a reasonable fraction of the vehicle's gross weight. Spaciousness is required for physiological and psychological comfort of the crew as well as to increase the safety against meteorite hazards by an interlock escape system. Most approaches involve the study of assembling large structures in space by combining rendezvous techniques with payload capability of large chemical boosters. However, there are severe problems of weightlessness, inertial forces of large parts floating in space, gyroscopic and tidal forces warping large space structures in various stages of assembly, and hazards to men working in free space.

An alternative to this approach of assembling large vehicles in space is being investigated at Ryan as a part of an Electric Aerospace Propulsion concept based on the following:

A completely assembled, large aerospace vehicle should be capable of performing throughout the altitude range, from hovering at sea level to the attainment of orbital speeds, in such a manner as to include the performance characteristics of a helicopter, a propeller aircraft, a jet airplane, a ramjet and a space vehicle into an integrated system design.

Theoretical investigations based on this premise and supported by an initial experimental program have indicated a possible solution to this objective. The key is contained in the afore- mentioned concept of electro-chemical propulsion, enlarged by the concept of an electric air breathing engine. Efficiency requires that the velocity of the exhaust jet should be matched to the vehicle velocity. At low speeds the jet velocity should be small. As vehicle speed is increased, so also should the jet velocity be increased to maintain high efficiency of energy conversion. However, using small jet velocities for take-off requires a large exhaust mass, as in the case of a helicopter whose rotor causes a large air mass to move with relatively small downwash velocity. At the somewhat higher speeds developed by subsonic aircraft, the rotor of a helicopter is replaced by a propeller which moves a smaller air mass at higher speeds. At the supersonic velocities of a jet airplane, the flow of exhaust mass is still smaller but its velocity is further increased.

With an electric air breathing engine this can be achieved by force field control, capable of moving large air masses at low speeds and smaller air masses at higher velocities. A number of vehicle geometries are suitable for satisfying the requirement of velocity and mass control of the exhaust jet. One such geometry, offering additional design advantages of minimum structural weight, large volume and cargo capacity combined with desirable aerothermodynamic characteristics, is shown in the illustration as a circular disk vehicle. This geometry is also particularly suitable for hovering close to ground, because the annular jet augments very substantially the cushion effect of the air trapped between the vehicle and the ground.

By these principles, the efficiency and the thrust of electric aerospace propulsion can be maintained at high levels throughout the entire velocity and altitude range. After leaving the atmosphere, electric propulsion consists of a combination of intense force fields accelerating colloidal chemical plasma; the heavier elements being

used for high thrust performance and lighter elements for sustained vehicle acceleration.

Research is continuing in the area of generation and control of high electro- magnetic field intensities and colloidal plasma combined with the principle of an electric air breathing engine. Aeroelectric propulsion is expected to be a practicable and valuable method for powering aerospace vehicles.”

At/from the wonderful Internet Archive website:

ia800700.us.archive.org/2/items/ryanreporter231263ryan/ry...

Very nice artwork by Ryan Aeronautical staff artist Matt Giacalone.

Part #90840 (www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=90840#T=A) which first appeared in '76405 Hogwarts Express' just started my prediction of a 'Thomas The Tank Engine Collector's Edition' of the Icons range for 2024!

Dominion Bus Lines

Company/Owner: AJJJ Penny Trans

Fleet/Bus Number: 2727

Classification: Air-conditioned Inter-provincial Bus

Coachbuilder: Zyle Daewoo Bus Corporation

Body Model: Daewoo BH115E Royal Economy

Engine Model: Doosan DE12TIS

Chassis Model: Daewoo BH115 (KL5UN61JD4P)

Transmission: 5-speed Manual Transmission

Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension

Seating Configuration: 2×2

Seating Capacity: 45

Route: Candon City, Ilocos Sur [DON, IS]–Baguio City, Benguet [BAG, BT] via N2 (MacArthur Highway) / N54 (Baguio–Bauang Road)

Municipalities/cities passing: Santa Lucia/Santa Cruz/Tagudin/Sudipen/Bangar/Luna/Balaoan/Bacnotan/San Juan/San Fernando City [SFE]/Bauang/Naguilian/Burgos/Sablan/Tuba

Type of Operation: Inter-regional, inter-provincial Operation Public Utility Bus (Regular Class)

Area of Operations: Ilocos Region (Region I) / Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Shot location: Slaughter Bus Terminal, Magsaysay Avenue, Brgy. Santo Niño Slaughter, Baguio City, Benguet

Date and time taken: April 13, 2024 (1:21 pm)

Notices:

* Please DON'T GRAB A PHOTO WITHOUT A PERMISSION. If you're going to GRAB IT, please give A CREDIT TO THE OWNER. Also, don't PRINT SCREEN my photos. Do not (re)upload this in any social media platforms (especially in YouTube and TikTok).

** If I have mistakes on the specifications, please comment in a good manner so that I can edit it immediately.

*** The specifications and routes (for provincial, inter-provincial, and city operation) mentioned above are subjected for verification and may be changed without prior notice.

**** The vehicle's registration plate(s), conduction sticker(s), and/or persons (if applicable) were pixelated/blurred to prevent any conflict with the photographer, the bus company and/or to the car owner for their security and/or privacy purposes. So, don't use their plate number, conduction sticker, and vehicle tag as an evidence for any incident. And, I have taken this photo for bus fanatics, bus enthusiasts, and bus lovers purposes.

PLE Shuttle

Victory Liner Inc.

Coca-Cola Company

Coke Truck