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Here is a prime example of a PSR train. This train appears to be an intermodal train, however, after the container well cars that go into the distance, there was just as much train still to come that was all manifest / mixed freight cars. The MSASP-19 train is led by UP 6745 and UP 8878.
I believe this train will take the intermodal portion of the train to either Englewood or Settegast Yard, then the remainder of the train will go out to Lloyd Yard in Spring, Texas.
Airman 1st Class Trojan Dimagan, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering apprentice, adjusts a Trimble Total Station at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., March 19, 2014. The station is used to check the alignment of a Precision Approach Path Indicator that will act as temporary runway lighting during construction on the flightline later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Sauberan/Released)
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Een vriend van mij plachtte te zeggen: "Altijd maatgereedschap gebruiken", maar soms heb je genoeg aan één stuk gereedschap...
A good friend of mine used to say: "Always use a precision tool", but sometimes one tool fits all purposes...
The fading Norfolk and Western "zigzag" logo on the side of WSRY #1754, built as NW #857 and one of almost 300 GP9s built for the Norfolk and Western during the very beginning of N&W's dieselization process.
Starting off as a consolidation of three Virginia railroads, the Norfolk and Western expanded over the course of a century to a system stretching from Norfolk, Viriginia to as far west as Kansas City. The N&W's "zigzag" logo and livery emerged seven years after the N&W's midwestern expansion through the acquisitions of the Nickel Plate and the Wabash. This scheme would eventually evolve into what we know as Norfolk Southern's "Thoroughbred" livery.
The Norfolk and Western disappeared off paper in 1997, but its 7,000+ mile wide system has become an integral part of the Norfolk Southern system. However, it's legacy of "Precision Transportation" will disappear soon as NS takes on Precision Schedule Railroading.
Sign for Kari Lake at a campaign rally at Dillon Precision in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.
The Postcard
A postcard that was produced in the mid-1960's by Photo Precision Ltd. of St. Ives, Huntingdon, Cambs. The card has a divided back.
New Alresford
New Alresford or simply Alresford is a market town in Hampshire, England. It is 7.5 miles (12 km) northeast of Winchester. The population of New Alresford at the 2011 Census was 5,431.
New Alresford has independent shops, a tourist information centre, a central conservation area, four tea rooms, and five pubs. It is a terminus of the Watercress Line, a steam-worked heritage railway at Alresford railway station.
History of Alresford
There is evidence of Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age occupation on numerous sites in the Alresford area, with a Roman or Romano-British site on nearby Fobdown.
Alresford was listed in the Domesday Book, but this probably refers to what is now Old Alresford, as there is no evidence of a settlement south of the river at this time.
Old Alresford as with Farnham, Guildford, Dorking and Maidstone adjoins the Pilgrims' Way between Canterbury and Winchester.
New Alresford was founded in the 12th. century, the idea originally being that of Henri de Blois, the Bishop of Winchester and brother of King Stephen of England.
The design of the T-shaped town (originally named Novum Forum) was followed by de Blois' successor Godfrey de Lucy.
Alresford was one of the Bishop's six new towns, and was his most profitable plantation - his palace was situated in nearby Bishop's Sutton, less than a mile distant. The medieval stone bridge he built at this time is still in place.
The expansion also involved the construction of the Great Weir between New Alresford and Old Alresford, creating Old Alresford Pond. This remarkable period in the town's history included the construction of one of the oldest canal systems in England, based on the River Itchen.
New Alresford quickly became established as a prosperous market town, focused on the wool, leather and the other products from sheep and cattle; in the 14th. century Alresford sheep markets produced one of five highest turnovers in England.
Alresford sent two members to parliament until the population was reduced by the Black Death. In the 17th. century the town made news as a dangerous place to live due to the uncommonly frequent fires which razed it.
In the spring of 1644, the Battle of Cheriton took place on Cheriton Down, reaching the outskirts of Alresford. Defeated Royalists set fire to houses in the town as they withdrew.
Much of the medieval town was destroyed by a fire in 1689/90. 117 houses were razed to the ground, as well as the church and Market House.
There was another fire in 1710 and a 'like calamity' in 1736. Much of the town was rebuilt in the 18th. century, with many of the Georgian buildings that remain today.
A turnpike toll road linking London to Southampton some of which was a Roman road, was built in 1753, passing through the town.
During the late 18th. century, Alresford Cricket Club was one of the strongest sides in England.
The 13th.-century church was, save for the mostly 14th. century tower, rebuilt in 1898 by Sir Arthur Blomfield in the Norman Gothic perpendicular style. The top third of the tower is of 16th. century red crenelated parapet brickwork. You can see the transition in the photograph.
A Cold War commemorative plaque on the wall of the public toilets, close to the railway station, informs that occasionally secret military documents obtained by members of the Portland Soviet Spy Ring in the early 1960's were left here for collection.
The town is crowned by its large T-shaped main street conservation area.
Brandy Mount House
Brandy Mount House, a Grade II listed building, holds the National Plant Collection of Snowdrops in their grounds. The gardens are open to the public during the season.
The Itchen Valley Brewery
The Itchen Valley brewery was founded in New Alresford in 1997. The brewery produces a range of cask ales and a selection of beers which until early 2006 were bottle conditioned by Gales Brewery.
The Fulling Mill
About 220 yards (200 m) west along the river path, on the border between Old and New Alresford, is a 17th. Century half-timbered house and mill with mill race underneath. It benefited from the construction of the Great Weir.
Dating from the period when the wool trade was the dominant local industry, it ceased operating early in the 19th. century and has been used as a dwelling ever since. In 1950 it was acquired by Mr and Mrs G B Gush, who carried out a series of improvements to the property.
Alresford Events
Alresford holds a number of community events throughout the year. All events which are held in the main streets within the original town (Broad Street, East Street, West Street) require the permission of the New Alresford Town Trust (NATT – a registered charity which preserves the town's traditional rights of access, to fairs and to street markets, and preserves old documents and buildings).
A fee for street usage is usually payable by organisers, which helps in the Trust's other works, including running the local minibus which serves the elderly and disabled.
A number of events are organised by The Alresford Pigs Association, which raises money in the local area for those in need, also by the local Rotary Club (such as the annual 5th. November Fireworks at Arlebury Park), and by the town council.
The Alresford Watercress Festival
Alresford is famed for its production of watercress, and is recognised as The Capital of Watercress. Once a year New Alresford holds a festival on the third Sunday in May which attracts an enormous crowd; there is a street market with locally made food on sale and usually cookery demonstrations.
From 2006–8, Antony Worrall Thompson was the celebrity chef. Both north-south and east-west main roads are closed to traffic for the event. Entry is free.
During the Watercress Festival, the town welcomes visitors and opens a number of attractions and places of interest. The Millennium Trail at the north end of Broad Street offers a walk along a River Itchen tributary from Alresford Pond (a wildlife reserve) to The Eel House. This is a working migratory eel capturing sluice house restored on the instigation of NATT by a specially formed company.
Alresford Show
The agricultural show takes place on the first Saturday in September. Animals are shown, flowers and vegetables are judged, there is horse jumping and other entertainment. The Alresford Pigs and Alresford Rugby Club assist.
Alresford Fair
A one-day street fair takes place on the 11th. October (Old Michaelmas Day) or the first Thursday thereafter. The traditional English funfair arrives on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning and sets up in Broad Street. The fair lasts from 3pm – 11pm, and has to be gone by dawn on Friday.
Alresford Bonfire Night
Bonfire Night is organised by the local Rotary Club, and is usually held on the 5th. November. Traditionally the firework display is preceded by a torchlit procession starting in Broad Street making its way along West Street and up Pound Hill into Arlebury Park, the venue for the firework display.
The display is always well attended, with proceeds donated to local, national and international causes. Each year a 'Guy' is burned following tradition, with the Guy made by local schoolchildren.
The Arrival of Father Christmas
The arrival of Father Christmas is a joint effort led by the Christmas Tree Fund. It takes place in Broad Street near a large Christmas Tree erected annually. A carol service with music provided by Perins Community School's orchestra precedes the arrival.
The Alresford Pigs create the secret process by which Father Christmas arrives. He has arrived in World War 2 NAAFI van driven by Wallace and Gromit, and in a Thunderbirds vehicle, helicopter, fire engine, open-top bus, Tardis, and a BMW 5 Series.
This is followed by Father Christmas giving presents to children in his grotto. Money donated by the crowd at each year's event goes back into the pot for the following year.
The Duck Race
The Duck Race is organised by the Alresford Pigs every two years during the summer. It was last held in 2019, and the next Duck Race will be held in June 2021. It brings the community out to watch several (decoy) duck races with 32 ducks in each race.
The race has been held for many years on the lawn at the Weir House, which has space for traditional fete activities: Tea and Cake, Beer Tent, Tombola, as well as Scalextric Racing, Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, and Jazz Band. This is the largest fundraising event organised by The Alresford Pigs.
The Alresford Pigs Association
As well as organising a number of events, the Alresford Pigs Association also erect and light over 160 Christmas trees on buildings in the three main streets, receiving income from the businesses and house occupiers for this service.
Over their 30 years of existence they have raised more than £250,000. Money raised is used to fund local projects and causes for people in need. This is in addition to the work of other local associations including the Rotary Club of Alresford and the Women's Institute.
The New Alresford Town Trust
The New Alresford Town Trust was constituted in 1890, and is a direct descendant of the medieval local government system begun by King Edward I in 1302, when he made a grant of pavage (The right to collect tolls for the paving of streets) to a bailiff and "good men" in the town.
Today the Trust maintains the Avenue and the Old Fire Station in Broad Street as well as running a minibus for elderly and disabled residents. In addition to receiving various grants and donations, the Trust owns ancient rights which allow it to collect income from markets and events in Broad Street, including the regular Thursday Market.
Notable People of Alresford
Alresford was the birthplace of the artist Graham Ovenden, novelist and dramatist Mary Russell Mitford (1787–1855) who lived at 27 Broad street until the age of ten.
In November 1834, Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt’s sixty-first birthday was celebrated all over the north of England. In February 1835, he visited New Alresford in Hampshire on business. As he got down from his phaeton outside the George Inn, he suffered a stroke and was taken to a private room. He died a few days later on Friday, 13th. February, surrounded by his family and friends. He was buried in the churchyard of St. Peter’s Church in Parham Park near Storrington in West Sussex . The Times published a lengthy report of the funeral.
Also born here was John Frederick Peel Rawlinson (1860-1926), lawyer, politician, and goalkeeper for Old Etonians F.C. in three early FA Cup Finals.
South African cricketer Owen Robert Dunell (1856-1929) lived at Alresford in later life.
The cricket commentator John Arlott resided in Alresford between 1961 and 1981.
Alexa Chung, model and presenter, attended Perins Secondary School, as did Russell Howard, comedian.
Formula One racing driver Derek Warwick is from a local family.
Kate Walsh, runner up in the 2009 series of The Apprentice and presenter on Live from Studio Five lives in Alresford.
The award-winning actor Colin Firth used to live in Alresford as a young boy. His father David Firth remembers the after-school club in Alresford that ignited the acting bug and brought out the performer in his son.
Some cool precision engineering photos:
William T. Sherman
Image by dbking
William Tecumseh Sherman Monument
Place: 15th Street at Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Sculptor: Carl Rohl-Smith
Date: 1903
Medium: Bronze
Even though the Grant Memorial might be the grandest, the Sherman Monument behind the U.S....
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(Source from Chinese Rapid Prototyping Blog)
Precision parts start with precision fixtures. These blanks will be precisely milled on a Haas EC-400 to create fixtures to hold Haas tailstock castings during machining. By controlling the quality of the fixture, Haas controls the quality of the part. Building quality throughout the entire process is the number one priority at Haas.
The Precision Bass was substantially redesigned in 1957, with many of the features that still grace the instrument today in place by 1958. These were the first Precision models to have a Stratocaster-style headstock, single-ply gold anodized pickguard, bridge-mounted strings and individual threaded bridge saddles. Further, the instrument received its familiar split single-coil pickup for the first time.
The Fender Custom Shop pays homage to this groundbreaking – and ground-shaking – instrument with the limited 1958 Closet Closed Classic in aged white blonde. Limited to just 15 models worldwide.
New for 2012, Seekins Precision has a line of production rifles including a factory SBR that is suppressor ready and chambered in 300 AAC Blackout or .223 Wylde. Check them out at www.seekinsprecision.com
An alternative view of a previously posted flight shot of these two Kelp Gulls, pulling out all the stops over Plimmerton Beach in Wellington.
The picture shows the 25 ton capacity Coles working at the new extension to the Glaxo laboratstories Ltd
This is an interesting photo in that this is one of the calendar photo's from the very last one that Walter produced in 1977 and the only one ever produced in colour. It is also unusual in that the few photo's chosen have no titles at all. Walter and his family use to spend hours deciding on the titles to the advertisments for Woolfenden Cranes.
The calendars ran from 1957 - 1977