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I almost forgot about these two buffers, from about 4 months ago. The one to the left is supposed to be somewhat faded - note the duller colours towards the right. Not sure the idea works too well, it's just an experiment. The buffer on the right is closer in design (I hope) to many buffers seen here in the UK.
Harry Needle liveried 20314 tails the 1Z22 Eastbourne to Brighton, Pathfinder 'Buffer Puffer 13' rail-tour at Hazelwood foot crossing.
Cyprus is the third largest Mediterranean island after Sicily and Sardinia.
The island has been politically divided since 1974. The south is controlled by the Republic of Cyprus, which under international law continues to encompass the entire island (except two British military bases).
However, the northern part is under the control of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is only recognized by Turkey, which has occupied this area militarily since 1974 in violation of international law and, in addition to the approximately 40,000 mainland Turkish soldiers stationed there, has also resettled mainland Turkish settlers on the island.
This situation arose after Greek coup leaders attempted to annex Cyprus to Greece against the will of Cypriot President Makarios III and the Greek Cypriot majority. Around 6,000 people lost their lives during this conflict. Over 160,000 Greek Cypriots were forcibly resettled in the south, and around 60,000 Turkish Cypriots were forcibly resettled in the north. Between the two areas lies a UN buffer zone known as the “Green Line”.
This a Lanarkshire Models buffer stop which I’ve widened with a coffee stirred to create a reasonable impression of a Belgian buffer stop.
Dhotrey/ Dhotre, is a small settlement (8,500ft ), amidst the forests of sub Himalayan Bengal within the buffer zone of Singalila National Park, belonging to Eastern Himalaya. Altogether 68 small huts, 300 religious villagers mostly Buddhists, a small monastery, a few terrace farming covering areas, a small market, and a small garden of medicinal plants are the assets of this place. Here, once, logs were collected by Forest Department with a 5km long ropeway. The village was founded at that time. The ropeway was demolished in mid '80s. Village economy became ruined. And then the entire village was gutted down by a killer fire on 9th February, 2008, that had destroyed 33 huts and a considerable portion of the forests. Now, the village has been rebuilt with the help of Forest Department and many well-wishers. At present trekkers and nature lovers can stay at Dhotrey, in the village huts or in the trekker's huts, the total capacity being 40. The huts can be booked from the DGHC counter in Calcutta, New Delhi, Siliguri or Darjeeling. Electricity is not provided here, because it is within the National Park, but solar power is provided occasionally.
Car, jeep and bus services are available regularly from Darjeeling, Sukhiapokhri and NJP via Manebhanjang. Located 11 kms from Darjeeling, Dhotrey offers a wonderful trek to Tonglu(7km) through an exquisite forest trail thus letting you avoid conventional trek from Manebhanjang. One can enjoy a majestic view of Kanchendzonga range throughout the trekking rout from Dhotrey to Tonglu on a clear sunny day. (wikimapia.org/9874553/DHOTRE-the-forest-village)
The route remains closed from June to September.The best time to visit is between mid-September and December and between March and early April, when the rhododendrons and magnolias bloom, turning the forest a riot of colours. It is best to hire a guide for the four-hour trek to Tonglu.
The park is a birder’s delight. Rare and exotic species like the scarlet minivet, kalij pheasant, blood pheasant, satyr tragopan, parrotbills, and fire-tailed myzornis can be spotted here.
There are not many carnivores and snakes in the national park, making it a popular family camping destination. The mammals that can be seen are red panda, leopard cat, yellow-throated marten, barking deer, wild boar, pangolin and the pika.
According to forest officials, there are more than 600 varieties of orchids in the forest, which explains the heady fragrance that hangs in the air.
But to my experience, this pristine forest is a treasure of macro flora including exotic growths of lichens. I was wondered by the colors, shapes and unforgettable beauty of those tiny plants at the forest floors. It evoked a deep sense of reverence and gratitude towards nature. Nothing is too small or too big. Every element of nature has its fair share of responsibility in the endless showcase of variety towards holistic beautification of mother nature. Trekkers usually miss them because they always long for the huge trees, canopies and after all the majestic Kanchendzonga. I thought I will not miss none of them as far as permissible. It was a tiring session of macrophotography on my way from Dhotrey to Tonglu. I share you a few of them. I guess, you will like it......!!
Source: (www.telegraphindia.com/1120415/jsp/calcutta/story_1537473...)
Took these last weekend, still not sure about them though?
Supposed to be more prototypical by fitting onto the track which they do well.....no strength if you use them as a stop though!
I've seen few like this, the majority appear to have a vertical leg running up to the apex, which I will try next as it will also allow the cross beam buffer stop to be positioned onto those better
Looking resplendent with red buffer beams, silver buffers,headboard and the correctly displayed two white discs for a class 1 train, 40079 returns to South Wales with the 18.15 Paignton - Swansea return 'Devon Belle' railtour on the 16th September 1984, seen here at Newton Abbot. The loco worked down from Newport that morning having taken over from a 37. At the time this was one of twenty five remaining class 40s. It was withdrawn on 21st January 1985 and cut up within a month.
A close up of the buffered HTA wagons used on the 4V01 service. The 4V01 leaves Hope (Earles Sidings) in Derbyshire at 00:22 and runs to Cwmbargoed DP via Margam & Aberthaw. The 4V01 runs with a maximum set of 18 buffered HTA wagons due to the fixed length of the sidings at Earles (1168ft), and the need for buffered wagons is that the shunter used at Hope is not buckeye coupling compatible. The coal from Cwmbargoed is mixed with coal from around the UK and is used to power the kilns in the Hope Cement Works. This 4V01 was powered by 66172 'Paul Melleney' and is seen passing northbound through Lisvane and Thornhill nr Cardiff with 17 empty buffered HTA's. Taken on Friday 24.10.2014
Seen facing south on Bury yard 45407 and its beautifull buffer. Something a little different from me.
Most buffer cars on hazmat unit trains are older airslide hoppers, but this grain hopper managed to get drafted into that service. Built 4/75 for the Santa Fe as ATSF 315271, it still looks pretty darn good in its original paint.
BNSF C113 LO #808265
Muir, MT
August 28th, 2021
Took these last weekend, still not sure about them though?
Supposed to be more prototypical by fitting onto the track which they do well.....no strength if you use them as a stop though!
I've seen few like this, the majority appear to have a vertical leg running up to the apex, which I will try next as it will also allow the cross beam buffer stop to be positioned onto those better