View allAll Photos Tagged Driverless
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Tommy posted a Dave McKay shot and it caused me to reflect back to one of the first trips I took with my friend Dave McKay.
I was still in college at Case Institute of Technology when Dave and I took a trip to the Muskingum Electric Railroad. The MERR was the first automated railroad in the United States and normally run without a crew. As luck would have it, they were doing trackwork and running the locomotive manually. Dave talked the crew into a cab ride and we rode the entire line from the loader to the dumper.
From Wikipedia: The Muskingum Electric Railroad was a private coal-carrying railroad owned by American Electric Power, and started operation in 1968. MERR shuttled coal in two trains from the mine to a powerplant at Relief, Ohio a distance of 20 miles. The trains were driverless and powered by automated General Electric E50C's.The coal was harvested by the largest dragline ever to be built, "Big Muskie".
Also from Wikipedia: Big Muskie is a giant electric-powered Bucyrus-Erie dragline owned by the Central Ohio Coal Company, a division of American Electric Power. Taking three years to build, she started her career in 1969 removing overburden from coal formations. The Big Muskie is a model 4250-W Bucyrus-Erie dragline (the only one ever built). With a 220 cubic yard bucket, she is the largest single-bucket digging machine ever created.
The Las Vegas Monorail is a 3.9-mile / 6.3 km driverless monorail mass transit system located adjacent to the Las Vegas Strip. It connects several large casinos. The Westgate station of the Monorail is located at the front of the property of the Westgate Hotel & Casino and near the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Seventeen new trains will be built: these will feature the potential for driverless operation, as well as wider gangways for wheelchairs. The new trains will be the same length and size as the current trains, but will be made up of 4 carriages rather than the present 3.
Yet again I was fortunate enough to find myself in someone else's new car.
Given the UK advertising campaign for this model, Difficult Is Worth Doing (Honda clicky), I figured I'd take the challenge.
I only used the camera. Nothing's been added or taken away...
Stage 1 of Sydney Metro is to operate with 6-car trains running on 4 minute headways.
Cherrybrook, Sydney
8033 comes off the Rozelle Branch having earlier shunted grain hoppers at the Goodman Fielder works in Summer Hill (formerly Mungo Scott Ltd), 18th September 2000. This section of track was lifted during the course of converting the Rozelle Branch to Light Rail. The Goods lines adjacent to the Bankstown Line have also now been de-electrified. As at late 2024, the Bankstown Line has been closed for conversion to driverless Metro trains.
Ok, so I don't mind admitting that I'm puzzled by this shot which I came across yesterday whilst doing some more scanning of the late Clem Smith's collection.
It shows a Standerwick ECW coach bodied Bristol VRL, stopped driverless, but with passengers, in the Staffordshire town of Stone. I know buses don't run on rails and can therefore go anywhere they might be taken, but it just seemed an odd place for it to be. Do any of you have access to any Standerwick timetables from the early '70s please? I know they called in at PMT's 'Four in Hand' restaurant, Newcastle under Lyme, for refreshments, and there are several photos of them on Stafford bus station having been towed off the M6, but Stone, mid way between the two? Maybe it was a pick up / set down point on a service to Birmingham, but I would have thought any patronage would have been severely compromised by the competing electrified rail service.
OCK 67K is passed by what I believe to be a Fiat 127, one year its junior.
Taken from inside a DLR unit on the way through Poplar Station. Units #10, 11 and 86 rest comfortably.
London, England.
Reflective shot entre deux expositions ...
Beauvais le 08 Octobre 2013. Nous sommes un mardi.
Grisaille d'Automne.
Sujet : Les "Photaumnales", festival photographique.
Hymne donc à la photo. Hymne à des thématiques chaque année renouvelées.
Cette 10ème édition est l’occasion d’une rétrospective des 9 photographes invités à Beauvais depuis 2004, qui présentent un extrait de leur résidence passée.
Pour moi c'est une première.
Je découvre.
Sans fil conducteur sinon que cette cathédrale énorme,
en travaux et quelques photographies superbement exposées, ici et là ...
Entre autre à la Galerie Nationale de la Tapisserie
Beauvais, une ville où les choses semblent un peu figées dans un passé composé.
...
Beauvais 8 October 2013. We are a Tuesday.
Autumn gloom.
Topic: "Photaumnales" photographic festival.
So hymn to the photo. Anthem thematic annually renewed.
This is the 10th occasion of a retrospective of nine photographers invited to Beauvais since 2004, presenting an excerpt from their last residence.
For me this is a first.
I discover.
Driverless except that this huge cathedral thread
under construction and some photographs beautifully exposed here and there ...
Beauvais, a town where things seem a bit frozen in a past tense
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. Chinatown is a small piece of China in the heart of Singapore. Once an enclave for Singapore’s Chinese immigrant population, the Chinatown of today is much-beloved for its blend of old and new, with historic temples and traditional medicinal halls sitting alongside hip new bars and lifestyle shops. You also can't miss the three monstrous towers of Marina Bay Sands which stand at the Marina Bay waterfront. Apart from the casino, the Marina Bay Sands also has a shopping mall, resorts, museums, theatres, an ice skating rink, and a Skydeck with an infinity pool.
Getting around Singapore by MRT (train) is simple. Singapore's public transport system is fast and efficient, and brings you to memorable attractions in no time. The Esplanade Bridge is a 261-metre-long road bridge that spans across the mouth of the Singapore River. The bridge offers panoramic views of Marina South and the financial centre of Singapore. It;s an excellent place to take a sunset walk in Singapore. The magnificent Fullerton Hotel is next to the bridge. Good place to spend evening, lighting in the front is exceptionally beautiful.
.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Chinatown is een klein stukje China in het hart van Singapore. De Esplanade-brug is een 261 meter lange verkeersbrug die over de monding van de Singapore-rivier loopt. Er is ook een loopbrug, deze biedt een panoramisch uitzicht op Marina South en het financiële centrum van Singapore. Het is een uitstekende plek om een zonsondergang te bekijken. Het prachtige Fullerton Hotel ligt naast de brug. Goede plek om 's avonds door te brengen, verlichting aan de voorkant is uitzonderlijk mooi. Ook kun je de drie monsterlijke torens van Marina Bay Sands die aan de waterkant van Marina Bay staan niet missen. Naast het casino heeft het Marina Bay Sands ook een winkelcentrum, resorts, musea, theaters, een ijsbaan en een Skydeck met een overloopzwembad.
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. Chinatown is a small piece of China in the heart of Singapore. Once an enclave for Singapore’s Chinese immigrant population, the Chinatown of today is much-beloved for its blend of old and new, with historic temples and traditional medicinal halls sitting alongside hip new bars and lifestyle shops. You also can't miss the three monstrous towers of Marina Bay Sands which stand at the Marina Bay waterfront. Apart from the casino, the Marina Bay Sands also has a shopping mall, resorts, museums, theatres, an ice skating rink, and a Skydeck with an infinity pool.
Getting around Singapore by MRT (train) is simple. Singapore's public transport system is fast and efficient, and brings you to memorable attractions in no time. The Marina Bay Sands is a most icon hotel with and a wide range of shopping, casino and entertainment options. The resort includes a 2,561-room hotel. The three towers are connected by a 1 hectare roof terrace, Sands SkyPark. The observation deck provides panoramic views across the bay and world's largest rooftop Infinity Pool.
.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Chinatown is een klein stukje China in het hart van Singapore. De Esplanade-brug is een 261 meter lange verkeersbrug die over de monding van de Singapore-rivier loopt. Er is ook een loopbrug, deze biedt een panoramisch uitzicht op Marina South en het financiële centrum van Singapore. Het is een uitstekende plek om een zonsondergang te bekijken. Het prachtige Fullerton Hotel ligt naast de brug. Goede plek om 's avonds door te brengen, verlichting aan de voorkant is uitzonderlijk mooi. Ook kun je de drie monsterlijke torens van Marina Bay Sands die aan de waterkant van Marina Bay staan niet missen. Naast het casino heeft het Marina Bay Sands ook een winkelcentrum, resorts, musea, theaters, een ijsbaan en een Skydeck met een overloopzwembad met prachtig uitzicht op de stad.
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. Chinatown is a small piece of China in the heart of Singapore. Once an enclave for Singapore’s Chinese immigrant population, the Chinatown of today is much-beloved for its blend of old and new, with historic temples and traditional medicinal halls sitting alongside hip new bars and lifestyle shops. You also can't miss the three monstrous towers of Marina Bay Sands which stand at the Marina Bay waterfront. Apart from the casino, the Marina Bay Sands also has a shopping mall, resorts, museums, theatres, an ice skating rink, and a Skydeck with an infinity pool. Next to the hotel are the Gardens by the Bay. The beautiful Gardens by the Bay light up in the evening with a free light and sound show. But the park consists of much more. There are three gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. In addition, there are two conservatories with botanical gardens, and the SuperTree Grove, with its well-known OCBC Skywalk. Definitely worth a visit.
Getting around Singapore by MRT (train) is simple. Singapore's public transport system is fast and efficient, and brings you to memorable attractions in no time. Take a refreshing walk in the award-winning Gardens by the Bay of Singapore. Of the 18 Supertrees in Gardens 12 of them can be found here above at Supertree Grove, with the tallest one measuring up to 50 metres tall. The Supertrees come alive with an exhilarating display of lights and sounds at night. See the gardens from a different point of view from the OCBC Skywalk. Beside the Supertree Grove there are beautiful inspiring gardens. Set in the heart of the city, this green space comprises three beautiful waterfront gardens of total 101 hectares.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Ook kun je de drie monsterlijke torens van Marina Bay Sands die aan de waterkant van Marina Bay staan niet missen. Naast het casino heeft het Marina Bay Sands ook een winkelcentrum, resorts, musea, theaters, een ijsbaan en een Skydeck met een overloopzwembad met prachtig uitzicht op de stad. Naast het hotel liggen de Gardens by the Bay. De prachtige tuinen by the Bay lichten 's avonds op door een gratis licht en geluidsshow. Maar het park bestaat dus uit veel meer. Zo zijn er drie tuinen: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. Daarnaast zijn er twee conservatoria met botanische tuinen, en de SuperTree Grove natuurlijk, met zijn bekende OCBC Skywalk. Zeker een bezoekje waard.
Drivers cab of the winding gear at the Zeche M / Heinz Bergwerk in Germany.
More here - www.bcd-urbex.com/bergwerk-zeche-m-heinz-coal-mine-germany/
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. Chinatown is a small piece of China in the heart of Singapore. Once an enclave for Singapore’s Chinese immigrant population, the Chinatown of today is much-beloved for its blend of old and new, with historic temples and traditional medicinal halls sitting alongside hip new bars and lifestyle shops. You also can't miss the three monstrous towers of Marina Bay Sands which stand at the Marina Bay waterfront. Apart from the casino, the Marina Bay Sands also has a shopping mall, resorts, museums, theatres, an ice skating rink, and a Skydeck with an infinity pool.
Getting around Singapore by MRT (train) is simple. Singapore's public transport system is fast and efficient, and brings you to memorable attractions in no time. The Esplanade Bridge is a 261-metre-long road bridge that spans across the mouth of the Singapore River. The bridge offers panoramic views of Marina South and the financial centre of Singapore. It's an excellent place to take a sunset walk or take a Singapore River Cruise at Esplanade Jetty boarding point . The magnificent Fullerton Hotel is next to the bridge. Good place to spend evening, lighting in the front is exceptionally beautiful.
.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Chinatown is een klein stukje China in het hart van Singapore. De Esplanade-brug is een 261 meter lange verkeersbrug die over de monding van de Singapore-rivier loopt. Er is ook een loopbrug, deze biedt een panoramisch uitzicht op Marina South en het financiële centrum van Singapore. Het is een uitstekende plek om een zonsondergang te bekijken. Het prachtige Fullerton Hotel ligt naast de brug. Goede plek om 's avonds door te brengen, verlichting aan de voorkant is uitzonderlijk mooi. Ook kun je de drie monsterlijke torens van Marina Bay Sands die aan de waterkant van Marina Bay staan niet missen. Naast het casino heeft het Marina Bay Sands ook een winkelcentrum, resorts, musea, theaters, een ijsbaan en een Skydeck met een overloopzwembad.
This is how I imagine particles see the world inside the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Sadly, the LHC was unavailable, so I had to make do with a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) driverless tube train in London to get this shot. If only London Underground could be as fast and efficient.
Olympus OM 21mm f/3.5 Zuiko
Sony A7r
CaptureOne Pro 8
©Jane Brown2014 All Rights Reserved. This image is not available for use on websites, blogs or other media without explicit written permission
On our way to Tate Modern last Monday, Peter ushered Elsie and me to the front of the train . . . and as it is driverless, it was as if we were driving it. Fascinating! On the way back, Peter ushered us to the front of the train which, when the train pulled out of the station, was the back of the train and we watched, equally fascinated, as our journey disappeared behind us!
I am distracted - busy - and just dipping into flickr for a few days. Tomorrow family coming over and Elsie then staying over . . .
Østerport - seen in B/W.
B/W conversion using Silver Efex Pro.
There are 44 stations in the Copenhagen Metro, a driverless rapid transit system serving Copenhagen, Frederiksberg and Tårnby in the capital region of Denmark. Of the original 22 metro stations, nine are underground, twelve are elevated, and one is at street level.[Christianshavn Station offers transfer between the system's two original lines (M1 and M2), which share track between Vanløse and Christianshavn stations. From Christianshavn, M1 branches south traveling to Vestamager Station, while M2 heads southeast to Lufthavnen Station, which serves Copenhagen Airport.
The Copenhagen Metro opened in 2002, with additional stations opening in 2003, and the M2 branch to the airport completed in 2007. M1 and M2 are in total 21 kilometers (13 mi) long, of which 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) is in tunnels and 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) is elevated. It takes 23 minutes to travel on each line from one end to the other. The City Circle Line is intended to form a 15.5-kilometer (9.6 mi) loop around the city center, with a full circumference taking 25 minutes.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A découvrir : Quentin Cardon
www.digigraphie.com/fr/profile/2912/quentin-cardon.htm
Beauvais le 08 Octobre 2013. Nous sommes un mardi.
Grisaille d'Automne.
Sujet : Les "Photaumnales", festival photographique.
Hymne donc à la photo. Hymne à des thématiques chaque année renouvelées.
Cette 10ème édition est l’occasion d’une rétrospective des 9 photographes invités à Beauvais depuis 2004, qui présentent un extrait de leur résidence passée.
Pour moi c'est une première.
Je découvre.
Sans fil conducteur sinon que cette cathédrale énorme,
en travaux et quelques photographies superbement exposées, ici et là ...
Entre autre à la Galerie Nationale de la Tapisserie
Beauvais, une ville où les choses semblent un peu figées dans un passé composé.
...
Beauvais 8 October 2013. We are a Tuesday.
Autumn gloom.
Topic: "Photaumnales" photographic festival.
So hymn to the photo. Anthem thematic annually renewed.
This is the 10th occasion of a retrospective of nine photographers invited to Beauvais since 2004, presenting an excerpt from their last residence.
For me this is a first.
I discover.
Driverless except that this huge cathedral thread
under construction and some photographs beautifully exposed here and there ...
Beauvais, a town where things seem a bit frozen in a past tense
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. At 36 metres above ground, the Henderson Waves bridge is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. The best way to explore the bridge is as part of the Southern Ridges Walk, a five-kilometer hiking trail that takes you through three major parks. The Henderson Waves connects two parks with each other. Aside from being able to observe a rich variety of tropical flora and fauna, a walk on the Ridges and Mount Faber also affords you some stunning views of the island. With 6 sky towers Reflections at Keppel Bay is a true icon of modern architecture. Lush jungle is broken up with amazing buildings bending down. World-class waterfront living at its finest.
The best way to explore the bridge is as part of the Southern Ridges Walk, a five-kilometer hiking trail that takes you through three major parks: Kent Ridge Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Mount Faber Park. Lush jungle is broken up with a seriously creative twist in the fantastic form of the Henderson Waves bridge. True to its name, the bridge mimics the undulating shape of a wave, curving and twisting along its entire 274-metre length. Photo of Samantha on the Henderson Waves. In the background the 6 sky towers of "Reflections at Keppel Bay" rising above the lush jungle. A true icon of modern architecture.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Op 36 meter boven de grond is de 274 meter lange Henderson Waves-brug de hoogste voetgangersbrug in Singapore. De beste manier om de brug te verkennen is als onderdeel van de Southern Ridges Walk, een vijf kilometer lange wandelroute die je door drie grote parken voert. De Henderson Waves verbindt twee parken met elkaar. Afgezien van een rijke verscheidenheid aan tropische flora en fauna, biedt een wandeling over de Ridges en Mount Faber ook een prachtig uitzicht over het Singapore. Met 6 wolkenkrabbers Reflections at Keppel Bay is echt icoon van moderne architectuur. Weelderige jungle wordt verbroken met verbluffende gebogen gebouwen. Bijzonder wonen aan het water en tussen het groen. Foto van Samantha op de Henderson Waves.
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. At 36 metres above ground, the Henderson Waves bridge is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. The best way to explore the bridge is as part of the Southern Ridges Walk, a five-kilometer hiking trail that takes you through three major parks. The Henderson Waves connects two parks with each other. Aside from being able to observe a rich variety of tropical flora and fauna, a walk on the Ridges and Mount Faber also affords you some stunning views of the island. With 6 sky towers Reflections at Keppel Bay is a true icon of modern architecture. Lush jungle is broken up with amazing buildings bending down. World-class waterfront living at its finest.
A five-kilometer hiking trail that takes you through three major parks in Singapore: Kent Ridge Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Mount Faber Park. Mount Faber park also affords you some stunning views of the island. 6 sky towers of "Reflections at Keppel Bay" rising above the lush jungle. A true icon of modern architecture. Architect Daniel Libeskind has completed a family of curved towers beside Keppel bay in Singapore. Alternating between 24 and 41 storeys-high, the six glazed residential towers feature rooftop gardens and are connected to one another by elevated bridges.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Op 36 meter boven de grond is de 274 meter lange Henderson Waves-brug de hoogste voetgangersbrug in Singapore. De beste manier om de brug te verkennen is als onderdeel van de Southern Ridges Walk, een vijf kilometer lange wandelroute die je door drie grote parken voert. De Henderson Waves verbindt twee parken met elkaar. Afgezien van een rijke verscheidenheid aan tropische flora en fauna, biedt een wandeling over de Ridges en Mount Faber ook een prachtig uitzicht over het Singapore. Met 6 wolkenkrabbers Reflections at Keppel Bay is echt icoon van moderne architectuur. Weelderige jungle wordt verbroken met verbluffende gebogen gebouwen. Bijzonder wonen aan het water op z'n best.
Masdar City (مدينة مصدر, Madīnat Maṣdar) is an arcology project in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. The initial design banned automobiles, as travel will be accomplished via public mass transit and personal rapid transit (PRT) systems, with existing road and railways connecting to other locations outside the city.
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. Chinatown is a small piece of China in the heart of Singapore. Once an enclave for Singapore’s Chinese immigrant population, the Chinatown of today is much-beloved for its blend of old and new, with historic temples and traditional medicinal halls sitting alongside hip new bars and lifestyle shops. You also can't miss the three monstrous towers of Marina Bay Sands which stand at the Marina Bay waterfront. Apart from the casino, the Marina Bay Sands also has a shopping mall, resorts, museums, theatres, an ice skating rink, and a Skydeck with an infinity pool.
Getting around Singapore by MRT (train) is simple. Singapore's public transport system is fast and efficient, and brings you to memorable attractions in no time. The Marina Bay Sands is a most icon hotel with and a wide range of shopping, casino and entertainment options. The resort includes a 2,561-room hotel. The three towers are connected by a 1 hectare roof terrace, Sands SkyPark. The observation deck provides panoramic views across the bay and world's largest rooftop Infinity Pool.
.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Chinatown is een klein stukje China in het hart van Singapore. De Esplanade-brug is een 261 meter lange verkeersbrug die over de monding van de Singapore-rivier loopt. Er is ook een loopbrug, deze biedt een panoramisch uitzicht op Marina South en het financiële centrum van Singapore. Het is een uitstekende plek om een zonsondergang te bekijken. Het prachtige Fullerton Hotel ligt naast de brug. Goede plek om 's avonds door te brengen, verlichting aan de voorkant is uitzonderlijk mooi. Ook kun je de drie monsterlijke torens van Marina Bay Sands die aan de waterkant van Marina Bay staan niet missen. Naast het casino heeft het Marina Bay Sands ook een winkelcentrum, resorts, musea, theaters, een ijsbaan en een Skydeck met een overloopzwembad met prachtig uitzicht op de stad.
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. From Mount Faber the Singapore cable car provides an aerial link to the popular island resort of Sentosa. Each cabin is suspended approx. sixty meters above the sea. The entire ride takes only twelve minutes. The cable car provides great views of the Sentosa island, Siloso beach and mainland Singapore. If there is a cruise ship standing on the day, you do get a great of that as well. The water around Sentosa is clean enough for swimming, but don’t expect it to be crystal clear. As Singapore is one of the world’s busiest ports, there are dozens of cargo ships and tankers on the horizon.
From mount Faber you can take the Cable car to the Sentosa Island. The lines of the cable car network, Mount Faber and Sentosa, pass through all the stunning and iconic sights of Singapore. You can get a bird’s eye view of the picturesque beaches and harbor as well as Singapore attractions and theme parks. Siloso Beach is surrounded by many of Sentosa’s top attractions, iFly Skydiving, Wings of Time audio-visual show, Madame Tussauds wax museum, and Sentosa 4D Adventureland are just some of the things you can do close by. After dark, Siloso beach really comes alive, with parties, music, lively bars and restaurants. Siloso beach is a man-made beach. The sand on Siloso Beach was imported from Australia and is kept exceedingly clean. Photo of Samantha at the Siloso beach, Sentosa, Singapore.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Afgezien van een rijke verscheidenheid aan tropische flora en fauna, biedt een wandeling naar de top van Mount Faber ook een prachtig uitzicht over het Singapore. Vanaf de berg Faber kunt je de kabelbaan naar het eiland Sentosa nemen. Over het water krijg je een schitteren vergezicht over de haven, Siloso strand, evenals de beroemde attracties en attractieparken en naaste omgeving. Het is de verbinding tussen Sentosa island en Singapore. Het water rond Sentosa is schoon genoeg om te zwemmen, maar verwacht niet dat het kristalhelder is. Omdat Singapore één van 's werelds drukste havens is, zijn er tientallen vrachtschepen en tankschepen aan de horizon. Het Siloso-strand is een door mensen gemaakt strand. Het zand op het Siloso-strand werd uit Australië geïmporteerd en wordt buitengewoon schoon gehouden. Foto van Samantha op de Siloso beach.
An Outer Circle train with car No.105 trailing on running duty 6 departs Ibrox station.
These 1979 built Metro-Cammell sets are due to be withdrawn "some time in 2023" with driverless trains built by Stadler.
Masdar City (مدينة مصدر, Madīnat Maṣdar) is an arcology project in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. The initial design banned automobiles, as travel will be accomplished via public mass transit and personal rapid transit (PRT) systems, with existing road and railways connecting to other locations outside the city.
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. Chinatown is a small piece of China in the heart of Singapore. Once an enclave for Singapore’s Chinese immigrant population, the Chinatown of today is much-beloved for its blend of old and new, with historic temples and traditional medicinal halls sitting alongside hip new bars and lifestyle shops. You also can't miss the three monstrous towers of Marina Bay Sands which stand at the Marina Bay waterfront. Apart from the casino, the Marina Bay Sands also has a shopping mall, resorts, museums, theatres, an ice skating rink, and a Skydeck with an infinity pool.
Getting around Singapore by MRT (train) is simple. Singapore's public transport system is fast and efficient, and brings you to memorable attractions in no time. The Marina Bay Sands is a most icon hotel with and a wide range of shopping, casino and entertainment options. The resort includes a 2,561-room hotel. The three towers are connected by a 1 hectare roof terrace, Sands SkyPark. The observation deck provides panoramic views across the bay and world's largest rooftop Infinity Pool.
.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Chinatown is een klein stukje China in het hart van Singapore. De Esplanade-brug is een 261 meter lange verkeersbrug die over de monding van de Singapore-rivier loopt. Er is ook een loopbrug, deze biedt een panoramisch uitzicht op Marina South en het financiële centrum van Singapore. Het is een uitstekende plek om een zonsondergang te bekijken. Het prachtige Fullerton Hotel ligt naast de brug. Goede plek om 's avonds door te brengen, verlichting aan de voorkant is uitzonderlijk mooi. Ook kun je de drie monsterlijke torens van Marina Bay Sands die aan de waterkant van Marina Bay staan niet missen. Naast het casino heeft het Marina Bay Sands ook een winkelcentrum, resorts, musea, theaters, een ijsbaan en een Skydeck met een overloopzwembad met prachtig uitzicht op de stad.
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. Chinatown is a small piece of China in the heart of Singapore. Once an enclave for Singapore’s Chinese immigrant population, the Chinatown of today is much-beloved for its blend of old and new, with historic temples and traditional medicinal halls sitting alongside hip new bars and lifestyle shops. You also can't miss the three monstrous towers of Marina Bay Sands which stand at the Marina Bay waterfront. Apart from the casino, the Marina Bay Sands also has a shopping mall, resorts, museums, theatres, an ice skating rink, and a Skydeck with an infinity pool.
Getting around Singapore by MRT (train) is simple. Singapore's public transport system is fast and efficient, and brings you to memorable attractions in no time. The Marina Bay Sands is a most icon hotel with and a wide range of shopping, casino and entertainment options. The resort includes a 2,561-room hotel. The three towers are connected by a 1 hectare roof terrace, Sands SkyPark. The observation deck provides panoramic views across the bay and world's largest rooftop Infinity Pool. The rooftop playground located a level above the Singapore Maritime Gallery is a well kept secret of Marina South Pier. Overlooking the ocean with ships sailing in the distance, this place will grant you quality time away from the crowds of shoppers and tourists flocking to the area.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Chinatown is een klein stukje China in het hart van Singapore. De Esplanade-brug is een 261 meter lange verkeersbrug die over de monding van de Singapore-rivier loopt. Ook kun je de drie monsterlijke torens van Marina Bay Sands die aan de waterkant van Marina Bay staan niet missen. Naast het casino heeft het Marina Bay Sands ook een winkelcentrum, resorts, musea, theaters, een ijsbaan en een Skydeck met een overloopzwembad met prachtig uitzicht op de stad. De op het dak gelegen speeltuin op een niveau boven de Singapore Maritime Gallery is een goed bewaard geheim van de Marina South Pier. Met uitzicht op de oceaan met schepen die in de verte zeilen, biedt deze plaats u quality time weg van de massa's shoppers en toeristen die massaal naar het gebied trekken.
Did the film name inspire the underground or the other way round! Regardless, it had been 38 years since I'd last set foot on the planet's third oldest underground metro system so I thought I'd take a few shots of this characterful little railway.
Set 114 slows for the stop at the light green liveried Cowcaddens station with an Inner working on 28th April 2021. The orange and green go quite well together but the station colour reminds me of an awful coloured bathroom suite I had in the eighties....
None of the complexities of the London set up here - just an Outer and Inner line running in a circle...which given my track record for getting lost on LU, suits me.
The current Metro-Cammell 1980 built sets run on a 4ft gauge with a maximum speed of 34mph. They are due for replacement in 2022/23 by Stadler constructed units which are equipped for Driverless Operation.
"Nuremberg (/ˈnjʊərəmbɜːrɡ/ NURE-əm-burg; German: Nürnberg [ˈnʏʁnbɛʁk]; in the local East Franconian dialect: Nämberch [ˈnɛmbɛrç]) is the largest city in Franconia, the second-largest city in the German state of Bavaria, and its 545,000 inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany.
Nuremberg sits on the Pegnitz, which carries the name Regnitz from its confluence with the Rednitz in Fürth onwards (Pegnitz→ Regnitz→ Main→ Rhine→ North Sea), and on the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal, that connects the North Sea to the Black Sea. Lying in the Bavarian administrative region of Middle Franconia, it is the largest city and unofficial capital of the entire cultural region of Franconia. The city is surrounded on three sides by the Reichswald, a large forest, and in the north lies Knoblauchsland (garlic land), an extensive vegetable growing area and cultural landscape.
The city forms a continuous conurbation with the neighbouring cities of Fürth, Erlangen and Schwabach, which is the heart of an urban area region with around 1.4 million inhabitants, while the larger Nuremberg Metropolitan Region has a population of approximately 3.6 million. It is the largest city in the East Franconian dialect area (colloquially: "Franconian"; German: Fränkisch).
Nuremberg and Fürth were once connected by the Bavarian Ludwig Railway, the first steam-hauled and overall second railway opened in Germany (1835). Today, the U1 of the Nuremberg Subway, which is the first German subway with driverless, automatically moving railcars, runs along this route. Nuremberg Airport (Flughafen Nürnberg "Albrecht Dürer") is the second-busiest airport in Bavaria after Munich Airport, and the tenth-busiest airport of the country.
Institutions of higher education in Nuremberg include the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg), Germany's 11th-largest university, with campuses in Erlangen and Nuremberg and a university hospital in Erlangen (Universitätsklinikum Erlangen), Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm and Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg. The Nuremberg exhibition centre (Messe Nürnberg) is one of the biggest convention center companies in Germany and operates worldwide.
Nuremberg Castle and the city's walls, with their many towers, are among the most impressive in Europe. Staatstheater Nürnberg is one of the five Bavarian state theatres, showing operas, operettas, musicals, and ballets (main venue: Nuremberg Opera House), plays (main venue: Schauspielhaus Nürnberg), as well as concerts (main venue: Meistersingerhalle). Its orchestra, the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg, is Bavaria's second-largest opera orchestra after the Bavarian State Opera's Bavarian State Orchestra in Munich. Nuremberg is the birthplace of Albrecht Dürer and Johann Pachelbel. 1. FC Nürnberg is the most famous football club of the city and one of the most successful football clubs in Germany. Nuremberg was one of the host cities of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Franconia (German: Franken, pronounced [ˈfʁaŋkŋ̍]; Franconian: Franggn [ˈfrɑŋɡŋ̍]; Bavarian: Frankn) is a region of Germany, characterised by its culture and Franconian dialect (German: Fränkisch).
Franconia is made up of the three Regierungsbezirke of Lower, Middle and Upper Franconia in Bavaria, the adjacent, Franconian-speaking, South Thuringia, south of the Thuringian Forest—which constitutes the language boundary between Franconian and Thuringian— and the eastern parts of Heilbronn-Franconia in Baden-Württemberg.
Those parts of the Vogtland lying in Saxony (largest city: Plauen) are sometimes regarded as Franconian as well, because the Vogtlandian dialects are mostly East Franconian. The inhabitants of Saxon Vogtland, however, mostly do not consider themselves as Franconian. On the other hand, the inhabitants of the Hessian-speaking parts of Lower Franconia west of the Spessart (largest city: Aschaffenburg) do consider themselves as Franconian, although not speaking the dialect. Heilbronn-Franconia's largest city of Heilbronn and its surrounding areas are South Franconian-speaking, and therefore only sometimes regarded as Franconian. In Hesse, the east of the Fulda District is Franconian-speaking, and parts of the Oden Forest District are sometimes regarded as Franconian for historical reasons, but a Franconian identity did not develop there.
Franconia's largest city and unofficial capital is Nuremberg, which is contiguous with Erlangen and Fürth, with which it forms the Franconian conurbation with around 1.3 million inhabitants. Other important Franconian cities are Würzburg, Bamberg, Bayreuth, Ansbach and Coburg in Bavaria, Suhl and Meiningen in Thuringia, and Schwäbisch Hall in Baden-Württemberg.
The German word Franken—Franconians—also refers to the ethnic group, which is mainly to be found in this region. They are to be distinguished from the Germanic people of the Franks, and historically formed their easternmost settlement area. The origins of Franconia lie in the settlement of the Franks from the 6th century in the area probably populated until then mainly by the Elbe Germanic people in the Main river area, known from the 9th century as East Francia (Francia Orientalis). In the Middle Ages the region formed much of the eastern part of the Duchy of Franconia and, from 1500, the Franconian Circle. The restructuring of the south German states by Napoleon, after the demise of the Holy Roman Empire, saw most of Franconia awarded to Bavaria." - info from Wikipedia.
Summer 2019 I did a solo cycling tour across Europe through 12 countries over the course of 3 months. I began my adventure in Edinburgh, Scotland and finished in Florence, Italy cycling 8,816 km. During my trip I took 47,000 photos.
Now on Instagram.
The Taipei Metro Wenshan Line (previously known as the Muzha Line before October 8, 2009) is an elevated, medium-capacity line in Taipei, Taiwan. It was the first line on the Taipei Metro, consisting of 12 stations over 10.9 km.[4] Opened on March 28, 1996, after construction delays compounded with legal tussles, the fully elevated people mover system is driverless and fully automated.[5] A full-length journey on the line takes 22 minutes, and it is labelled as part of the Brown Line on the Taipei Metro. Currently, services are operated using 4-car Bombardier Innovia APM 256 rolling stock[3] as well as the retrofitted VAL 256 trains and directly connect to the Neihu Line.
台北捷運文山線是一條位於臺灣台北市境內的台北捷運路線，於1996年3月28日通車，為台北捷運最早通車的路線，也是臺灣第一條捷運路線，屬於中運量系統。文山線通車時原名為木柵線，但因為2009年10月發生「柵湖線」爭議問題而改為今名。
Metro Explored July 20 # 119, 2009
No way to get lost here:-)))
Copenhagen Metro
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Copenhagen Metro
Info
Owner Metroselskabet I/S
Locale Metropolitan Copenhagen, Denmark
Transit type Rapid transit
Number of lines 2
Number of stations 22
Daily ridership 115,000
Operation
Began operation 19 October 2002
Operator(s) Inmetro
Technical
System length 21 km (13 mi)[1]
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Copenhagen Metro is a rapid transit serving Copenhagen, Frederiksberg and Tårnby in Denmark. The system opened in 2002, and has two lines, M1 and M2, following the 2007 extension to Copenhagen Airport. The system is a driverless light metro that supplements the larger S-train rapid transit system.
The system operates 34 three-car trains built by Ansaldobreda. The metro is owned by Metroselskabet, which in turn is owned jointly by Copenhagen Municipality (50%), the Danish State (41.7%) and Frederiksberg Municipality (8.3%).[2] The trains are operated by Inmetro, a joint venture between Ansaldo STS and Azienda Trasporti Milanesi.[3] Trains operate every six minutes during day, every four minutes during rush hour and every fifteen minutes at night. Line M1 has 15 stations and is 14.3 kilometres (8.9 mi) long, while line M2 has 16 stations and is 19.2 kilometres (11.9 mi) long. The City Circle Line is scheduled to open in 2018. Served by lines M3 and M4, it will connect the central parts of the city together.
1979-built 2-car 4ft gauge Glasgow Subway unit, in Trans-Clyde orange livery, at Broomloan depot in summer 1984, with car 106 nearest the camera. These stylish units were designed with input from the Glasgow School of Art, and still look good today.
The units had a trailer added in the 1990s, and were refurbished in the mid-90s to early-2000s, and are due to be replaced by new 'driverless' 4-car units in 2020.
Original slide - photographer unknown
Three driverless vehicles built for the Antares Union Outpost display at BrickFair Virginia 2021.
The Antares Comm Drones are deployed as necessary across Hibernia, driving between settlements to improve communications, and repositioning themselves to avoid weather and other threats. Often, they are seen directing other Antares-built vehicles.
The DLR (Docklands Light Railway) trains in London are driverless - a great chance to go to the front and play with reflections.
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. Chinatown is a small piece of China in the heart of Singapore. Once an enclave for Singapore’s Chinese immigrant population, the Chinatown of today is much-beloved for its blend of old and new, with historic temples and traditional medicinal halls sitting alongside hip new bars and lifestyle shops. You also can't miss the three monstrous towers of Marina Bay Sands which stand at the Marina Bay waterfront. Apart from the casino, the Marina Bay Sands also has a shopping mall, resorts, museums, theatres, an ice skating rink, and a Skydeck with an infinity pool. Next to the hotel are the Gardens by the Bay. The beautiful Gardens by the Bay light up in the evening with a free light and sound show. But the park consists of much more. There are three gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. In addition, there are two conservatories with botanical gardens, and the SuperTree Grove, with its well-known OCBC Skywalk. Definitely worth a visit.
Getting around Singapore by MRT (train) is simple. Singapore's public transport system is fast and efficient, and brings you to memorable attractions in no time. Take a refreshing walk in the award-winning Gardens by the Bay of Singapore. Of the 18 Supertrees in Gardens 12 of them can be found here above at Supertree Grove, with the tallest one measuring up to 50 metres tall. The Supertrees come alive with an exhilarating display of lights and sounds at night. See the gardens from a different point of view from the OCBC Skywalk. Beside the Supertree Grove there are beautiful inspiring gardens. Set in the heart of the city, this green space comprises three beautiful waterfront gardens of total 101 hectares.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Ook kun je de drie monsterlijke torens van Marina Bay Sands die aan de waterkant van Marina Bay staan niet missen. Naast het casino heeft het Marina Bay Sands ook een winkelcentrum, resorts, musea, theaters, een ijsbaan en een Skydeck met een overloopzwembad met prachtig uitzicht op de stad. Naast het hotel liggen de Gardens by the Bay. De prachtige tuinen by the Bay lichten 's avonds op door een gratis licht en geluidsshow. Maar het park bestaat dus uit veel meer. Zo zijn er drie tuinen: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. Daarnaast zijn er twee conservatoria met botanische tuinen, en de SuperTree Grove natuurlijk, met zijn bekende OCBC Skywalk. Zeker een bezoekje waard.
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. Chinatown is a small piece of China in the heart of Singapore. Once an enclave for Singapore’s Chinese immigrant population, the Chinatown of today is much-beloved for its blend of old and new, with historic temples and traditional medicinal halls sitting alongside hip new bars and lifestyle shops. You also can't miss the three monstrous towers of Marina Bay Sands which stand at the Marina Bay waterfront. Apart from the casino, the Marina Bay Sands also has a shopping mall, resorts, museums, theatres, an ice skating rink, and a Skydeck with an infinity pool. Next to the hotel are the Gardens by the Bay. The beautiful Gardens by the Bay light up in the evening with a free light and sound show. But the park consists of much more. There are three gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. In addition, there are two conservatories with botanical gardens, and the SuperTree Grove, with its well-known OCBC Skywalk. Definitely worth a visit.
Getting around Singapore by MRT (train) is simple. Singapore's public transport system is fast and efficient, and brings you to memorable attractions in no time. The Marina Bay Sands is a most icon hotel with and a wide range of shopping, casino and entertainment options. The resort includes a 2,561-room hotel. The three towers are connected by a 1 hectare roof terrace, Sands SkyPark. The observation deck provides panoramic views across the bay and world's largest rooftop Infinity Pool. The Dragonfly Bridge connects the hotel to Singapore's awe-inspiring 101 hectares Gardens by the Bay. Set in the heart of the city, this green space comprises three beautiful waterfront gardens.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Ook kun je de drie monsterlijke torens van Marina Bay Sands die aan de waterkant van Marina Bay staan niet missen. Naast het casino heeft het Marina Bay Sands ook een winkelcentrum, resorts, musea, theaters, een ijsbaan en een Skydeck met een overloopzwembad met prachtig uitzicht op de stad. Naast het hotel liggen de Gardens by the Bay. De prachtige tuinen by the Bay lichten 's avonds op door een gratis licht en geluidsshow. Maar het park bestaat dus uit veel meer. Zo zijn er drie tuinen: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. Daarnaast zijn er twee conservatoria met botanische tuinen, en de SuperTree Grove natuurlijk, met zijn bekende OCBC Skywalk. Zeker een bezoekje waard.
Saturday night cruising in Paprihaven, at the Market Street Chevron...
"Ooookay... these buses are different."
"Oh, they are. Smaller."
"You didn't notice? There are no drivers!"
"GAH! You're right! And they're completely silent!! Are they haunted!?"
"No, you goof. They're electric self-driverless, or something like that. It's all AI now."
"Do we get in?"
"How would it know to let us off? What if the AI turns bad like in The Schwarzenegger?"
"You mean The Terminator?"
"Yeah, what if the bus does that?"
"Oh, what if someone hacks into the bus and sends us out to Thistledeep??"
"Good point! What if... Oh, the bus is leaving."
"Oh, here's another one!"
"Just like the previous one..."
"SCARY!!"
⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⊰⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅∙∘☽༓☾∘∙•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅⋅•⋅⋅⊰⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅⋅•⋅
A year of the shows and performers of the Bijou Planks Theater.
Matchbox
MBX Self-Driving Bus
2022, Thailand
After a very enjoyable day with friends walking from Blackheath to Wapping and dinner at Il Bordello, by now 22.30 we took the Becton line of the Docklands Light Railway from Limehouse station to Prince Regent & our hotel.
Bombardier B92 three car emu with 89 at the front is seen entering Limehouse station. These trains are driverless, witness the lack of driver!
A Skytrain Mark II train set makes its way into the Stadium-Chinatown station in downtown Vancouver.
A view from the Dunsmuir viaduct.
Stadium–Chinatown Station (formerly Stadium Station) is part of the SkyTrain system in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It serves both the Expo Line and the Millennium Line at the eastern entrance of the Dunsmuir Tunnel, located beneath Downtown Vancouver. It is one of four stations on the Expo and Millennium Lines serving downtown.
Built in 1985, it was named due to its proximity to the then-new BC Place Stadium (built in 1983). Both the station and the stadium were vital pieces of Vancouver's Expo 86. The "Chinatown" portion of the station's name was added in 2004, after Vancouver City Council felt it would increase tourism to the area and increase awareness to visitors about Vancouver's Chinatown district one block away.
During Expo 86, the station served as a transfer point between the main site of the World's Fair and the Canadian Pavilion (now Canada Place), located on Burrard Inlet at Waterfront Station. Transferring between these two stations was free to fair attendees during the World's Fair using special shuttle trains which ran from a third platform at Stadium Station (where there was a connection to the monorail serving the main Expo 86 site) to the Canadian Pavilion at Waterfront Station. An automated announcement was aired during people's shuttle ride explaining how SkyTrain and automated driverless technology operated. The third platform and track was removed from revenue use after Expo 86. In cases of extreme crowds from hockey games and concerts, the third-platform may be used.
Polaroid Week Day 5 | Frame 1
My neighbor across buildings seems to have gone for the day, an expansive apartment that takes up the whole floor, but what's caught my eye is the driverless cars navigating 3rd street.
They are easily picked out not only with the barrage of cameras and detritus hanging off them, but because of how evident it is they are in a game they can't even play.
In the time I've watched, the humans around these cars are like sharks in the water smelling blood. They know the driverless car will always yield, always leave the proper gap. These humans, as they do, take advantage for their own spoils. They cut off the driverless car and force it back, but it still plays by the rules and finally makes it through past Market in fits and spurts to go up the big hill, obeying the rules.
© photo rights reserved by B℮n
In 1819, Sir Thomas Raffles negotiated a treaty whereby Johor allowed the British to locate a trading port on the island. The Sultan of Johor is the sovereign ruler of the Malaysian state of Johor. It all was leading to the establishment of the British colony of Singapore in 1819. The port was strategically located along the main trade route between India and China. Singapore became an independent republic in 1965. Nowadays the country has become one of the world's most prosperous nations, with a highly developed free market economy and strong international trading links. Tourism in Singapore is a major industry and is the 5th most visited city in the world. Along with this, it also has one of the world's lowest crime rates. Public transport is easy when visiting Singapore. This includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit system. MRT trains are fully automated without driver! Singapore is a green and clean city. It is also full of natural attractions and cultural heritage sites, from botanic gardens and nature parks to temples and museums. At 36 metres above ground, the Henderson Waves bridge is the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore. The best way to explore the bridge is as part of the Southern Ridges Walk, a five-kilometer hiking trail that takes you through three major parks. The Henderson Waves connects two parks with each other. Aside from being able to observe a rich variety of tropical flora and fauna, a walk on the Ridges and Mount Faber also affords you some stunning views of the island.
The best way to explore the bridge is as part of the Southern Ridges Walk, a five-kilometer hiking trail that takes you through three major parks: Kent Ridge Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Mount Faber Park. Mount Faber is covered by a secondary rain forest. The vegetation on the slope helps to stabilise the terrain besides beautifying the park. From Mount Faber you have a beautiful view on the harbor and Bukit Merah. Singapore is ranked as the top maritime capital of the world. There are some very nice developments at the foothill of Mount Faber. Mostly are owned by private developers and cost slightly more because of the prime location and city view. Majority of the flats have three or four rooms. Also, 25% are flats for rental.
In 1819 onderhandelde Sir Thomas Raffles over een verdrag waarbij Johor de Britten toestond een handelshaven op het eiland te vestigen. De Sultan van Johor is de soevereine heerser van de Maleisische staat Johor. Het leidde allemaal tot de oprichting van de Britse kolonie Singapore in 1819. De haven was strategisch gelegen langs de belangrijkste handelsroute tussen India en China. Singapore werd in 1965 een onafhankelijke republiek. Tegenwoordig is het land één van de meest welvarende landen ter wereld geworden, met een hoog ontwikkelde vrije markteconomie en sterke internationale handelsbanden. Toerisme in Singapore is een belangrijke industrie en is de 5e meest bezochte stad ter wereld. Daarnaast heeft het ook één van 's werelds laagste misdaadcijfers. Openbaar vervoer is eenvoudig tijdens een bezoek aan Singapore. MRT-treinen zijn volledig geautomatiseerd zonder machinist ! Singapore is een groene en schone stad. Het staat ook vol met natuurlijke attracties en culturele erfgoedsites, van botanische tuinen en natuurparken tot tempels en musea. Afgezien van een rijke verscheidenheid aan tropische flora en fauna, biedt een wandeling naar de top van Mount Faber ook een prachtig uitzicht over het Singapore. Vanaf Mount Faber heb je een prachtig uitzicht op de haven en Bukit Merah. Singapore wordt gerangschikt als de belangrijkste maritieme hoofdstad van de wereld. Er zijn een aantal zeer mooie ontwikkelingen aan de voet van de Mount Faber. Meestal zijn ze eigendom van particuliere ontwikkelaars en kosten ze iets meer vanwege de uitstekende locatie en het uitzicht op de stad. De meerderheid van de flats heeft drie of vier kamers. Ook is 25% een appartement voor verhuur.