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I decaled and weathered this Penn Central SD45 and lent it to my friend Kyle (who took this photo) to enjoy for a while. He took this loco, along with his blue SD45, and some of his freight cars to another friend's railroad, that of Dave Weber.
This hobby is a lot more fun with good friends who can team up like this to share trains, railroad, tips, ideas, photos, etc.
The 5 prong flux capacitor....we are going to the future!!! Okay it is really just 5 LED mini lights in a glass tray, 2-3/4 inch square frame.
I’ve taken a ride on a train like this before when my daughter Hope was little. We had hot chocolate at the end of our journey. :) Now she’s away in residence for her first year at university. <3
It’s been a time of change these past several months—endings and new beginnings. There’s so much that I could say, but I can't seem to find the right words. Perhaps you can relate. Here’s to enjoying and being grateful for the little things in life (like this cute Mini Express train).
With much love and gratitude, ~H
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For "Crazy Tuesday" group theme "LIGHT IN THE DARK"
It seems that for most of the week I've been busy and 'pushed' for time. So inevitable its a case of using what is on my worktop, and that means a couple of 'Dolls House' chairs and table.
The little lamp is supplying all the lighting. The rest of the room was pitch black.
In the lamp base there is a battery and a small switch to turn on the bulb hidden in the glass shade.
For once I did have my camera on a tripod and I did focus on the lamp before switching off all the room lights.
Only a little post-processing so very much straight out of the camera. All very simple!
I think it was inevitable that I got the 'glow' around the lampshade.
Sigma 60mm f2.8 DN
LOVE these little old battery operated TVs! I can never resist one at a sale! PLUS they are SO photogenic!
To me, Batteries are little metal things that I have to buy to make my best toys work - most importantly, my camera.
They can be dangerous things if they leak their acid out.
They can be expensive, they can be inexpensive, but they are absolutely necessary.
All in all, I (for one) need plenty of them in my life.
Composite image of battery powered money box. As soon as you add coins to the feeding dish the dog pushes the coins into the box.
Looking close on Friday theme: Piggy Bank
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On a bustling day in Dublin City Centre, a sleek Wrightbus Streetdeck double-decker bus navigates through D'Olier Street, proudly displaying its Route 9 destination sign: "Limekiln Avenue via City Centre." This particular bus, part of Dublin Bus's fleet, stands out as it's not the usual model assigned to this route, which typically sees older bus types. The Wrightbus Streetdeck, a modern marvel in public transportation, is a fully electric vehicle, contributing to Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann's commitment to sustainability. With zero-emission technology, this bus aligns with Ireland's broader environmental goals, reducing the carbon footprint of urban transport while offering a quieter, smoother ride for passengers. The Streetdeck's advanced battery system allows it to cover extensive routes without the need for frequent recharging, making it a reliable choice for busy city operations.
The Dublin Bus Route 9, connecting Charlestown in the north of the city to Limekiln Avenue in the south, is a vital artery for commuters traveling through the heart of Dublin. Passing through key landmarks like D'Olier Street, the route offers easy access to the city centre's commercial and cultural hubs, including Trinity College and the bustling shopping areas of Grafton Street. Operating with a frequency of approximately 15-20 minutes during peak hours, the service ensures that passengers can travel conveniently throughout the day. The first bus typically departs Charlestown around 5:30 AM, with the last service leaving the city centre close to 11:30 PM, catering to both early risers and late-night travelers. This reliable timetable, combined with the eco-friendly Wrightbus Streetdeck, makes Route 9 an essential and sustainable link for Dubliners navigating the vibrant capital.
Dublin Bus
Phibsboro Garage
EW 91
This locomotive which operates on the Ffestiniog and Welsh highland railway is the first of a new range of battery powered diesel outline locomotives. Compares well with a steam version in respect of performance
DIY, I suspect he had some parts laying around and one day he thought to himself, "I'll bet I could make a bike if I put my mind to it."
Easy as that... It appears to work.
"When you're wide awake
Say it for goodness sake,
It's gonna be a great day!
While you're standing there
Get up and grab a chair.
It's gonna be a great day!
And it won't be long, oh no
It won't be long,
it won't be long no no
It won't be long,
it won't be long oh no
It won't be long,
it won't be long ooh yeah
Ooh, ooh, yeah
Gonna be a great day!"
Location:
Home on Mindwalker Beach
Details as I get to them!
All change at Athlone
In the centre of Ireland, the town bus service has become the first in the country to go all electric with its new fleet of fully electric single deckers for the town's bus service in January 2023.
Launched at the end of January 2023, a fleet of new Alexander Dennis/ BYD enviro200EV operated by Bus Eireann, 11 of these EA class operate routes A1 & A2.
During the initial set up, some of the former Wrightbus streetlite WM class were retained while teething problems were ironed out with the new technology.
These single-deck battery-electric buses, EA class are 12m long with two doorways, bespoke design features, wheelchair ramps, usb charging & coloured priority seating, with up to 73 passengers on 27 fixed seats, six tip-up seats within a permanent wheelchair space and dedicated accommodation for a pram, pushchair or buggy.
The Athlone town service operates with two routes ( A1 & A2 ) from Bealnamulla via Athlone bus & rail station, beyond to Creggan every 15 minutes.
Seen above at Athlone railway & bus station, EA 11 operating the A2, followed by WM 17 on the A1 to Creggan.
Well done Bus Eireann.
Lights, camera, but not much action under the bonnet, the end of the diesel engine, replaced by racks of batteries.
The new Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner fully electric double decker was showcased to the media as the National Transport Authority announced 120 vehicles to various cities around Ireland, Limerick to get the first batch next year.
The Electroliner has a rapid charge time of just 2.5 hours, travelling up to 200 miles on full charging & zero emissions.
Wrightbus #LY71GJE
This hobby is a lot more fun with friends. I especially like finding friends who have different ideas, new solutions to problems, and fun ways to maximize the enjoyment of our hobby.
I visited my friend Dave Weber's railroad this weekend and it was the first time since the passing of his son, TJ. While the loss of TJ has hit the whole hobby, it was nice to see this tribute/memorial boxcar some friends made to honor TJ. I was able to capture this photo of Dave watching the train roll past.
Finally, early morning liberation in the form of jacketless, high-speed battery-powered two-wheel propulsion. Life is great.
Ex London Underground D Stock, now GWR battery powered D Train Class 230 (001) passes through South Greenford while testing on the Greenford Branch. Something that's been on the books for awhile and though running at least a year late, these new battery powered 230s will be replacing the diesel powered Class 165s that run up and down the branch. A fast charging plate at West Ealing, the end of the branch, charges the batteries between journeys. The branch is one of the shortest in London at just over 2 miles long with a total of 5 stops.
These 'D Trains' either running with a battery pack or diesel engine were pioneered by a company called 'Vivarail" as a low cost alternative to new and more expensive rolling stock for short branch lines/routes. And even though Vivarail passed into history due to a lack of initial orders and take up, these units are now slowly finding favour with Transport for Wales, SWR on the Isle of Wight and now GWR who bought a lot of the Vivarail company and staff. LNWR also ran them for a spell but gave them up when Vivarail went into administration.
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An old skull sat on the top shelf of the apothecary for many years. No one paid any attention to the item on display like a trophy.
Every year, around the month of October and the celebration of Halloween, the skull's front teeth would appear to have stains of blood. But again, nobody ever took notice. Perhaps the skull was not as dead as all believed...
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I was asked build a skull to display at a Halloween party this weekend with a candle inside of it for effect. Hope you all enjoy!
Have a spooky and great Halloween, everybody!!!
How to listen to celestial radio when your power goes out because winter decided to keep on happening into the first week of April.
Ex London Underground D Stock, now Battery Powered GWR 'D Train' 230 001 leaves West Ealing on another test run on yet another day of testing. This unit has been testing off and on, on the Greenford Branch for over a year now and no date, as far as I'm aware, has yet been set for an entry into service. Though interestingly, it now comes up on RTT as 'GWR Empty Coaching Stock' instead of SO for 'Rail Adventure', the company that handles stock movement and testing, so perhaps their is light at the end of the tunnel?
It always makes me chuckle when the automated announcements at the stations on the Greenford Branch warn of an approaching train that's not due to stop. 'Stand Back, Fast Train Approaching' when the speed limit on the branch is 20mph, even slower if it's the D Train on test passing through the station. Ex LU D Stock, Now GWR 230 001 BEMU, having just left West Ealing passes through Drayton Green.
These 'D Trains' either running with a battery pack or diesel engine were pioneered by a company called 'Vivarail" as a low cost alternative to new and more expensive rolling stock for short branch lines/routes. And even though Vivarail passed into history due to a lack of initial orders and take up, these units are now slowly finding favour with Transport for Wales, SWR on the Isle of Wight and now GWR who bought a lot of the Vivarail company and staff. LNWR also ran them for a spell but gave them up when Vivarail went into administration.
Former LU D Stock, now GWR D Train Class 230 001 leaves West Ealing and enters the Greenford Branch on the last test run of the day. The branch is single track at each end where it enters its respective terminus platforms. The GWR Mainline can be seen behind, left to London and right to Reading and the West.
And, those little bubbles are energetic as well. This was done for the Macro Monday theme, "Energy."
It's another hot one in Jerusalem with temps in the low 90's/f. The cold drink, Smirnoff Ice, was very welcome after the capture ;-) HMM!
A Southern Pacific freight rolls into a tunnel on my friend's garden railroad.
Nikon D610 & Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 @ f/7.1
Amerika, Nordamerika, USA, Bundesstaat California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Americana at Brand, Caruso Avenue
Amerika, Nordamerika, USA, Bundesstaat California, Los Angeles County, Glendale, Americana at Brand, Caruso Avenue
"7 Days of Shooting" "Week #24" "Preparations" "High Key or Low Key Friday"
Taking down the Christmas lights, preparing for the New Year.
For Macro Mondays. December 15, 2014 ~ What is that? HMM!
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This is just too much fun! ♥♥♥ I've uploaded ten images for the new group
Christmas Lights in Containers! Check it out and join the fun! 9-)