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English Railways
This is a continuing series of Railway photographs. This time from England and again, it has been some time since these were taken. I have no photographic or technical details of these images, many were scanned in from negatives and the digital images were lost when my old computer crashed.
I wrote this poem many years ago when I visited many of the restored Railway Lines. It evoked my mood at the time and I was just knocked out by the skill of the Engineers and the dedication of the many workers and volunteers.
Goodbye Clapham
Steel Horse, Iron Road,
Majestic, pulling heavy load,
Memories fail,
Rusted rail,
Cogs, Wheels and Pistons slowed.
Regional Crest,
Puffed out Chest,
The age is passed,
Flag, half mast,
Too soon they put you to rest.
Engineer’s dream,
England’s cream,
When they said,
That you were dead,
And that you had run out of steam.
Blue Ribbon sashes,
For record dashes,
Now you have heard,
Of a fabulous bird,
That rose from the ashes.
It’s great that Steam has come back, all is forgiven.
Schloss Favorite is a Baroque maison de plaisance and hunting lodge in Ludwigsburg, Germany and was used as a summer residence and hunting lodge. It is located on a rise, directly north of Ludwigsburg Palace and connected via an avenue to it.
Schloss Favorite was built from 1717 to 1723 for the sovereign Duke of Württemberg, Eberhard Ludwig, to a design by Donato Giuseppe Frisoni. The model was the Gartenpalais in Vienna.[1] The original plan provided for combining the functions of a hunting castle, surrounded by a vast park and hunting grounds, and a country villa with a beautiful view. In 1748, it served as a backdrop for a grandiose firework display arranged on the occasion of the wedding of Charles Eugene, Duke of Württemberg and Princess Margravine Elisabeth Fredericka Sophie of Brandenburg-Bayreuth.
From 1806, King Frederick I of Württemberg converted the park into a ménagerie, containing wild boar, deer and chamois, and the house was used as a hunting lodge. At much the same time, the architect Nikolaus Friedrich von Thouret renovated the building's interior in the neoclassical style.
With the fall of the monarchy in the 20th century, the house was little used, neglected and fell into disrepair. It was restored from 1980 onward, and it opened to the public in 1983. The park has been transformed into a landscape garden, which has since served as an animal park. Today, the originally furnished castle rooms give an insight into courtly life
The Broads are manmade waterways. Along with many other mills, Horsey Mill was built to drain the water to create more farmland. Here are some facts quoted from. www.nationaltrustscones.com/2019/10/horsey-windpump.html?m=1
“Here are some historical facts:
There has been a drainage mill on the site since the early 1700s
There are similar mills dotted all around this part of Norfolk - by draining the land using wind power, landowners could make more area available for farming
Drainage continues today - there's an electric pump doing all the work these days, but if it wasn't there then the area would be flooded:
The area used to be an island used for grazing or keeping horses (hence the name), with one access road that regularly flooded
The current windpump structure was built in 1912 on the foundations of the 19th century mill
Horsey Windpump was working until 1943 when it was struck by lightning
It was acquired by the National Trust and has been restored - its sails were set in motion for the first time in 76 years in May this year, which must have been a great moment
As with all mills, it's not the most accessible property - there are several floors and 61 steps to negotiate to get right to the top, most of which are very narrow (I can report that the young sconepals cared not a jot about this and were scampering up the stairs like squirrels)”
A group of angels on a starry blue background covered by the dome of the main altar of the cathedral. This is the first Renaissance art in Valencia, commissioned by Rodrigo de Borgia (the future Alexander VI Paus) to the Italian artists Francesco Pagano and Paolo San Leocadio in the 15th century. These beautiful frescoes were hidden for centuries behind a second baroque dome, which is why they were better preserved. Now they have been rescued and restored, returning the chapel to its former glory. (2004)
The Sumela Monastery, which stands on the foot of a steep cliff facing the Altındere Valley in the region of Maçka in Trabzon Province, Turkey, is popularly known as “Meyem Ana” (The Virgin Mary). The building complex is nearly 300 meters high and was built following the tradition of monasteries that were located outside the cities in forests near cave and source of water. The elevation of the Monastery is about 1350 meters.
The Monastery, founded in honor of the Virgin Mary, took the name of “Sumela” which derives from “Melas,” meaning black. Although it is thought that it has taken this name from the mountains, the Karadağlar (Black Mountains), on which it stands, it could also be associated with the black color of the icon of the Virgin Mary.
According to tradition, the Monastery was founded by two priests called Barnabas and Sophronius who came from Athens during the reign of the Emperor Theodousius I (AD 375 - 395). Then, in the 6th century, it was restored by the General Belisarius at the behest the Emperor Justinian who wanted it to be enlarged and restored.
The Monastery reached its final, present form in the 13th century. It gained importance during the reign of Alexios III (1349 - 1390) of the Comnenian Empire of Trabzon, which had been established in 1204. Its income was assured from imperial funds. During the time of Manuel III, son of Alexios III, and the reigns of later princes, Sumela gained further wealth from new imperial grants.
During the 18th century, many parts of the Monastery were restored and the walls were decorated with frescoes. In the 19th century, the Monastery took on an impressive appearance with the addition of larger buildings. This was the Monastery’s heyday and it attracted many foreign travelers who mentioned it in their writings.
The large building with a balcony on the front part of the cliff was used for the monks’ cells and as a guesthouse, it dates to 1860.
Source: Museum Entrance
After being moved to a new location towards the end of last year, venerable boxcab CN 6710 has now been repainted and restored. CN 6710 was built by General Electric and delivered to the Canadian Northern as CNoR 600 in 1919. It was used on the electrified Deux-Montagnes line until being retired in 1995.
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A boat ride on the Irrawaddy river will take you to Mingun. This is a must see in the Mandalay area. From the beginning this is an amazing adventure. Getting to one's boat crossing the bows of several others and hanging onto hands and bamboo poles offered by boatmen is an exhilarating start. Once on board the ride is peaceful and the views pastoral. From the pier you can either walk to the Paya or take an ox cart marked as taxi. The Paya is a Buddhist temple. As we arrived at Mingun the enormity of the temple becomes apparent, but until you are standing next to it it is hard to comprehend. The Mingun Pagoda is a massive unfinished pagoda built at the end of the 18th century, that was meant to be the largest pagoda in the country. This unfinished behemoth was supposed to be seen from a distance to demonstrate the kings power, but alas it was never finished. Two large earthquakes did considerable damage to the Mingun Pagoda. During the 1838 earthquake the heads of the giant Chinthes broke off and rolled into the Irrawaddy river. The Hsinbyume Pagoda, also called the Myatheindan Pagoda, lies in the north of the town of Mingun, very close to the stupa of Mingun Pahtodawgyi. The pagoda, which is snow white in color, resembles the description of Mount Meru which is a Buddhist, mythological mountain. The architecture of the pagoda deviates significantly from the Burmese model of pagodas. This is truly worth a half day, just to get out of the city.
Arrived at the Mingun Pier you can either walk to the Paya or take an ox cart marked as taxi. The friendly old driver showed us around and took us to Mingun Pagoda, The Pondaw Pagodam, The Mingun bell and Hsinbyume Pagoda. The white Hsinbyume Pagoda can only be entered by bare feet. This large pagoda on the northern side of Mingun built in 1816. The pagoda was badly damaged by an earthquake in 1836 and was restored by King Mindon in 1874.
De Irrawaddy of Ayeyarwady is de belangrijkste rivier van Myanmar. Met een lengte van ruim 2170 kilometer is het ook één van de grootste rivieren van Zuidoost-Azië. De rivier stroomt van noord naar zuid door Myanmar, vanaf het gebergte van de Himalaya naar de Andamanse Zee, waar de rivier een 300 kilometer brede rivierdelta vormt. De rivier wordt ook wel de Road to Mandalay genoemd. Al ongeveer 1200 jaar vormt de rivier de levensader van het land. Vele steden, waaronder een van de voormalig hoofdsteden van Myanmar, Mandalay, zijn aan de rivier gelegen. Veel van deze steden zijn nog steeds voor het grootste deel van hun handel afhankelijk van de rivier. Naast dit belang voor de scheepvaart is de Irrawady ook een belangrijke visgrond voor de bevolking. Ook zijn duizenden hectaren landbouwgrond in de nabijheid van de rivier afhankelijk van het rivierwater voor irrigatie van de gewassen Een relaxte bootreis van ruim een uur brengt je vanuit Mandalay in Mingun. Bij de pier namen we de lokale taxi een ossenkar! De vriendelijke "chauffeur" bracht ons naar alle bezienswaardigheden. Zoals de plaats waar ’s werelds grootste tempel had moeten staan. De plotselinge dood van koning Bodawpaya in 1819 maakte echter een abrupt einde aan de Birmese bouwlust. Een aardbeving in 1838 bracht nog meer onheil. Ondanks alle onheilstijdingen is het schouwspel vanaf de boot op Mingun Paya nog immer bijzonder indrukwekkend te noemen. Dit bouwwerk, door zo’n twintigduizend slaven gemaakt, is na de dood van de toenmalige koning nooit afgemaakt door zijn 122 kinderen. De grootste koperen bel ter wereld kreeg na de aardbeving een nieuw onderdak. De bel is vier meter hoog en heeft een omtrek van vijf meter. De grote witte Hsinbyume Pagoda aan de noordelijke kant van Mingun is gebouwd in 1816. De pagode werd zwaar beschadigd door een aardbeving in 1836 en werd gerestaureerd door koning Mindon in 1874.
Bardstown Kentucky's Pioneer Village Cabins.
Thank you all for your visit comments and faves much appreciated!
Have a nice Monday keep well.
This 1956 Studebaker Hawk hood, came with a 170hp V8 engine. It could be upgraded to 180hp with the 4 barrel addition. The very talented restoration mechanic named Robert, told me of his passion to work on such vehicles. This piece of perfection sat idol for one year in a garage as it went through its beauty treatment.
Considering the Shuswap Car Show was held at an outdoor museum, it seemed appropriate to add a local flavour. So, I combined the rare scoop with the reflection of an old and also restored wooden building.
One of the former warehouses along the west side waterfront, being redeveloped. Beautifully restored and open to the public soon.
Coming to a stop just short of the South switch at Wasa, the way freight's conductor exits the comfort of his freshy refurbished SD40-2 to line the switch for his route which had been previously left in reverse by a meet that took place earlier in the day.
Following my recent Snap of thirsty Lucy,
Here's one of "Madam" Dior, posing.
Or watching the Gulls go by ?
Either way - its her turn !
The waterwheel at Abbey Mill, Tintern in the Wye Valley is the only surviving one of twenty-two originally sited on the River Wye. This wheel built in 1870, was renovated in 2008.
A stone corridor providing access to rooms within the restored 18th Century caravanserai in Shaki (Şəki), Azerbaijan.
Plas Cadnant first views through the large gates.
Lawned area and pyramids.
Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens
A historic garden under restoration, situated between Menai Bridge and Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey.
In 1996, the present owner bought the 200 acre Plas Cadnant Estate and work began on the restoration of the historic garden and grounds. Since then large parts of the gardens have undergone a spectacular transformation and have been restored to their former glory.
Described as one of North Wales best kept secrets is the hidden world of Plas Cadnant Gardens, situated at the side of the Menai Strait, hidden from view near to Menai Bridge on the Isle of Anglesey.
Former owners of Plas Cadnant were related to the Tremayne family of Heligan House, now famous for its Lost Gardens.
A new garden is being created on an historic site, becoming a plantsman's paradise. Now considered amongst the liveliest twenty gardens of Wales, and featured in a new book 'The Finest Gardens of Wales' by Tony Russell'. Also featured in 'Discovering Welsh Gardens' written by Stephen Anderton and photographed by Charles Hawes.
There is still much work to be done and we hope you will visit us in person or use the website to keep informed of our ongoing progress.
Three gardens in one
Three different gardens have been discovered, including an unusual walled garden with curving walls and pool, a secret valley garden with three waterfalls and river, and an upper woodland garden with stone outcrops and the remains of a 19c. folly.
Supermarine Spitfire AR501 in classic RAF markings. Built in 1942 as a Mk Vc, it served with No. 310 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF before passing through post-war training and restoration roles. The aircraft flying today is a carefully restored composite, representing an early Battle of Britain-era Spitfire. It now flies with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, preserving the look, sound, and heritage of one of Britain’s most iconic fighters.
In this post I told the story about my last minute pilgrimage to Montana Rail Link on the cusp of its flag lowering: flic.kr/p/2nLhAy6
So continuing with the series featuring one photo of each train in chronological trip order here is the fifteenth train of the trip and the fourth of Day 4. This was also the fourth and last non MRL powered train I'd photograph. An unidentified BNSF manifest rolls west through Billings Yard on MRL's First Subdivision, but the pair of orange GEs are obviously not the focus of this image.
BNSF 6989 is a decade old GE ES44C4 and contrasts greatly with number 84, an EMC SW-1 that is 73 years her senior! The little switcher was built by Electro-Motive Corporation and completed June 15, 1939 on OQrder E259 and was originally Chicago, Burlington and Quincy 9139. It later became Burlington Northern 84 until retired by the BN in November 1975. It then spent another decade on the Davenport, Rock Island and Northwestern until coming to Billings Grain Terminal. Now privately owned by friends of mine, getting to see 84 in person was another reason I wanted to make the trek over to Billings. He and his business partners hope to restore her to operation and eventually find a home on a tourist railroad or museum where she can run. To support the effort and learn more check out this link and even buy yourself a shirt, I've got one!
Billings, Montana
Wednesday September 7, 2022
Inspired by this week's SSC subject , patterns , someone indoors produced this Sanntangle for me to photograph .
What is a Sanntangle ??
" There are times when life gets too much and one just needs to stop for a moment and realign , a sort of living the moment kind of thing .
Tangling ( that is creating simple patterns to form an interesting abstract design ) can do just that .
It relaxes and helps to restore a positive mindset ensuring that one can be free to be more creative and then to continue with everyday life .
That said , the time spent can be productive resulting in something to look back on and admire the beautiful result and even be used for a card or framed to see whenever one wishes "
( adapted text from the Sandra Rushton starter booklet on Senntangling ) .
For my chosen shot for the challenge , you will have to wait until Saturday , it was a bit of a tussle trying to choose which shot to use for the challenge .
Restoring intended value through an application of intended use.
Paper and masking tape.
Dimensions variable.
One of several restored locks on the historic Hennepin canal that connects the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers across Northern Illinois. Lock 16.
The famous “Binns Clock” on the corner of Princes Street and Hope Street in Edinburgh has been restored. The building used to be occupied by the department store Binns which was taken over by House of Fraser in 1953. The clock was installed in 1960 and was an iconic meeting place. The Frasers store closed in 2018 and the building is currently being converted into the Johnnie Walker Experience. The clock restoration work was carried out by the Cumbria Clock Company who also repaired the musical mechanism which plays traditional Scottish tunes every half an hour as the kilted figures march out of the clock. In keeping with tradition, the Highland figures will emerge to the musical accompaniment every seven and 37 minutes past the hour.
The train station in Caledonia ON. It was actually closed that day as the place was being restored. The door was open and the people working inside gave us a tour. It was very cool.
Waynoka, Oklahoma. Brakeman Jack Torbet, sitting at the window of the caboose pulling out of Waynoka, Oklahoma on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.
Delano, Jack, 1914-1997, photographer
Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information photograph collection (Library of Congress of the USA)
Original picture
© Jack Delano, 1943
© Alain Girard, Restored & Colorized, 2022
Jack Delano (born Jacob Ovcharov; August 1, 1914 – August 12, 1997) was a Ukrainian immigrant who became an accomplished photographer for the Works Progress Administration, United Fund, and most notably, the Farm Security Administration (FSA). He wore many hats as he also was a composer known for his use of Puerto Rican folk material, started a television production company, and was a cartoonist, poet, moviemaker, professor, and architectural designer.
Neamț Citadel (Romanian: Cetatea Neamțului) is a medieval fortress located in north-eastern part of Romania, near Târgu Neamț, Neamț County. It was built in the 14th century Moldavia during Petru I and was expanded in the 15th century. The citadel played a key role in Stephen the Great's defense system against Ottoman Empire. (Wikipedia)