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NS local C46 out of Norfolk Southern's Pitcairn Yard and intermodal terminal sits amongst the shining gold ginkgo (pronounced ging-kho) trees that line both sides of the 4 track trench. They are stopped waiting on a signal at CP-PENN to proceed into Island Avenue yard to make their set outs and pick ups to take back to Pitcairn with them. On the east end of the train was 1 of the 2 pairs of NS GP33ECO's that are assigned to the Pittsburgh area to improve air quality and reduce emissions.
These trees are just a small part of Pittsburgh's beautiful Allegheny Commons Park West that is located just a block or 2 away from both the Pittsburgh Pirate's PNC Park and the Pittsburgh Steelers Heinz Field. Traditonally these leaves are always some of the last, if not the very last in the city to change before the winter arrives.
Oddly enough this year, they are not despite reaching their prime peak about 2 weeks later than usual. Some parts of the city still actually have green leaves on the trees as of November 23rd...and it's 1 day until Thanksgiving! Absolutely insanity. I've never seen anything like this before.
If you enlarge this photograph you might catch a glimpse of the local superhero doing a quick change in the phonebox. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it's Supertelephonist!
These red telephone boxes are very rare now, but you see plenty of rare things in historical Ross in Tasmania's Midlands. Both these boxes a fully operational (and on standby for superheroes or even a wannbe Dr Who). The box on the left is a fascinating way to tell local history. Open the door, go inside and dial up a story. Did you see the operator looking out at us?
www.examiner.com.au/story/5906610/the-red-telephone-box-f...
For the last week and a half I have been resting a painful heel (I have plantar fasciitis), but yesterday my patience ran out and Shirl and I took a short visit to the RSPB reserve at Old Moor.
On our way home just as we arrived back in the village I spotted a pair of Buzzards in a farmers field. They were stationary and after getting a bagful of distant photos of them stood still I decided to leave the car and walk down a track to get a closer view. That had the desired effect of getting me a little closer and of course my presence meant that they moved further down the field. In doing so I was able to get a few decent in flight photos.
Behind our back garden there is a field and at the top of that are a few large trees. Buzzards nest in there and virtually every time we venture into the garden we hear or see at least one buzzard circling away. I wonder whether this was one of them.
Our local wood, Kent UK,
Unlike most damselfly species that lay their eggs beneath the surface of the water, the Willow Emerald Damselfly is quite unique in this country in that it lays its eggs in the thinner branches of a number of trees, Willow being a particular favorite as it often overhangs the water. The eggs which are laid in pairs either side of the insertion mark overwinter in the branch and begin to hatch from early April where they drop into the water and grow at an alarming rate. They also have an amazing mechanism in that if they fall on to dry land, they can spring on the surface until hopefully they reach the water.
A Soo Line local with a single SD40-2 for power rolls northward out of Gladstone, Michigan. The section car setout and shed is another element that has disappeared from the fabric of modern railroading.
Buckpool and Fens Pool Local Nature Reserve
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The Mute Swan is a large, all-white waterfowl native to Eurasia, widely recognized for its long, gracefully curved neck and a distinctive orange bill with a black knob at the base. Despite its name, it is not completely silent and produces hisses, snorts, and grunts, though it is less vocal than other swan species.
Size and Appearance:
Mute swans are among the largest flying birds. Adults have brilliant white plumage, black feet, and a prominent black knob (basal knob) on their orange bill, which is larger in males (cobs). When swimming, they hold their necks in an elegant 'S' shape, often with their wings slightly raised in a display known as "busking".
Habitat and Diet:
They are found in a variety of aquatic environments, including ponds, lakes, rivers, canals, estuaries, and sheltered coastal areas. Their diet primarily consists of submerged aquatic vegetation, which they reach using their long necks.
Behavior:
Mute swans form strong, long-lasting pair bonds and are known for their devotion to their offspring. They are highly territorial, especially during the breeding season, and will aggressively defend their nests and cygnets (young swans) from perceived threats, including humans and dogs.
Cygnets:
Young swans are typically covered in greyish-brown down (sometimes white, in a morph called "Polish swan") and have a dull, grey-black bill. They grow quickly, reaching near-adult size within three months, and attain full white plumage and the adult orange bill by their second year.
Lifespan:
In the wild, mute swans can live for over 20 years, with an average lifespan of around 10-11 years.
In Culture and Law:
The mute swan is significant in human culture. It is the national bird of Denmark and a symbol of love in many cultures due to its monogamous nature. It is also the subject of the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, "The Ugly Duckling".
In the UK, the British monarch retains the right to ownership of all unmarked mute swans in open water, a law dating back to medieval times. This ownership is primarily exercised on certain stretches of the River Thames through the traditional annual ceremony of "Swan Upping," which now serves as a population health check.
One last image before a I go AWOL for a few days.
Each year on Christmas Eve the local Fire Brigade take Santa on a cruise around the local streets in a vintage fire truck. Santa and his Elves give out lollies to the children while all the adults get to have a chat and admire the truck.
I did feel a bit sorry for Santa in his suit in 33°C (91°F) heat!
I will look in occasionally but won't be around much until at least Friday.
Best Wishes to all!
Grey squirrel..Tree-climbing nut buriers. Scampering grey squirrels are a familiar sight, but sadly these American imports have had a disastrous impact on the native red squirrel
MgB HGe 4/4 ii #4 l with Glacier Express livery leads a Disentis bound regional service over the Dieni viaduct. On the last weekend of January there was still a fair bit of snow on the east slope of the Oberalpass but sadly there has been far too little snow in Switzerland this year.
The Northgate Local has just passed customs and crossed the border into the US to begin their journey back to civilization. The BNSF operates this former GN branch into Saskatchewan several days a week hauling AG products.
www.bnsf.com/bnsf-resources/pdf/ship-with-bnsf/rail-devel...
The Potash Local heads south toward the Potash mine, passing one of the many impressive rock formations along the line as it passes through the canyons near Moab.
Montana Rail Link's 265, 131 and 127 reverse back into Logan with some petroleum wagons from CHS Logan Petroleum Terminal.
During our visit, these three engines were together for all the Logan local work, spanning from Logan, down the 6th subdivision to Alder (open as far as Twin Bridges) and branching at Sappington to Harrison, where they typically run on a Tuesday.
Wednesday 12th April 2023
This is not a UP train! The West Michigan works East of Hartford, MI behind a former UP MP15 that nearly has had its patches completely worn off.
Rio Grande GP30 No. 3003 leads a 30 car Tintic Local across the Dry Creek trestle just outside Springville, Utah on March 23, 1994. This section of track runs through the middle of a subdivision today.
BNSF Z LACWSP9 14L heads east as the Corona Local switches out Brookhurst Feed and Pet Supplies near La Sierra. The LACWSP is the hottest train on the San Bernardino Sub, and care is taken to ensure that local freights such as this one don't interfere with its passage.
I swear everytime I post something its related to some stupid change which has occured. Ugh. The last of the MRL locomotives have finally been removed from mainline service due to BNSF PTC going live. How ironic that the MRL was actually who began this PTC project but in the end became the victim. It's truly a waste as all 5 GP35's are likely sidelined but at the very least unable to lead trains any longer. Over the last few years of its existence the MRL spent over $500,000 to upgrade all 6 GP35's with a complete rewire and upgrade of the control system. MRL 405 has an easy tell by the red antennae right behind the cab. A close eye will also reveal the MRL 404 has been completed, as the class lights it wore its entire career have been removed and tastefully patched during the rewire. This was all done in house by MRL employees, not contractors. Now, who knows what will happen to them? Always thought they were pretty neat units who didn't seem to be very popular elsewhere but for the most part were very good workhorses in local service across Montana.
First glimpse of a local female barn owl. The chicks will more hungry as the mature so it's all hands on deck.
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Eysrtahorn, Iceland.
Eystrahorn is a bit further east than iconic Vestrahorn and Stokksnes. It does offer however many cool settings for scenes featuring its imposing mountain. Here, on a sunny afternoon, storm clouds developed over range giving truth to saying that mountains make their own weather.
D&H 7312 returns to Fort Edward with a local after making a turn to Glens Falls on the former D&H Glens Falls branch.
DH 7312 GP38-2
CP 8230 GP9u
A pair of MRL consecutive numbered GP35’s lead the local back into Bozeman, MT after making a run East to Livingston to work an industry and grab some cars. They will return to their yard in downtown Bozeman & tie up from the day.
For anyone familiar with Theodore Wirth Park, two railroad quietly coexist with the park's expanse on the western edge of Minneapolis and eastern extent of Golden Valley. Every once and a while a short local on the Union Pacific works the western suburbs while the Monticello Local travels through heading to Osseo and Albertville.
I scoped out this spot years ago and put it in my "Some Day..." list of hopeful photo locations. When I saw the Monti had a route from Northtown Yard to Lyndale Junction, I had to go for it. BNSF 2648 has a full cab with crew members paired with 558 as it passes under Theodore Wirth Parkway. A rock with a 45th Parallel marker sits just to the east along the parkway. For the coordinate nerds, the marker is a hair off, but extremely close in any case.
Local Strangers... Aren't we all?
Poznań, Poland
Interesting weather yesterday... Sunny, windy cold, Cloudy, sunny, stormy, rain, sleet, snow, sun.. Etc. But I kind of love when it is time to go home and the tram is a bit steamy inside. Cool moody feel.
SOOC. Thank you MPK Poznan.
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