I am not sure where these clips were first published, and so I cannot credit them. Claim them as yours if you will.
The Gold Coast railway line was suspended after this moron made damage, with quite a good electric flash display.
Sydney reintroduced trams in 1997 with this model. While it looks old fashioned, the mostly Australian made tram and its sisters were retired long before the normal lifespan of tram, say 30 years. It is a pity the video is cut short. Clearly the tram derailed as it left I guess the terrific Sydney Tram Museum shed.
The annual NSW Hunter Valley steam train race exceeded itself this year.
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What is that truck pulling that hit the overhead lines? I can't tell.
ReplyDeleteI've just remembered Steve. It was a lighting tower.
DeleteSome year I would love to see the Hunter Valley race. It is a lovely area to visit anyway.
ReplyDeleteI follow it now after your tip a few years ago, EC.
DeleteAlthough Sydney made a silly agreement to replace its trams with stinky clumsy buses, its streets were never straight and flat like Melbourne. Thank goodness their trains are successful.
ReplyDeleteHels, Sydney is having a boom with train use and its new tram lines are very successful.
DeleteNever been on steam engine.
ReplyDeleteDora, you should, or at least see one in action.
DeleteWhat a fabulous find you made with the steam train video. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased you liked it Cathy.
DeleteYou can't beat a foursome but even a threesome is okay.
ReplyDeleteSteam locomotive racing...that's crazy!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is rather, Anon. Great hey.
DeleteLove the steamfest and wouldn't mind seeing it one day, right after I win lotto maybe. The old tram looked nice, wide and roomy inside? I think today's trams are too narrow, people get crammed in like sardines.
ReplyDeleteRiver, there is something about the interior of trams. While the track gauge is standard, the bodies seem narrow. I would guess if the interior width is checked against other trams, it would a few centimetres less.
DeleteWell, I've seen everything now, goodness, a steam race now that would be fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, probably best viewed in the clip rather than in person, although it would be nice to stand on an overhead bridge and be overcome with steam as the trains pass by.
DeleteRay used to do that when he was a youngster in Newcastle, England.
DeleteYes, would have to be up high to see them coming fast, what a sight to see - Ray was lucky to have seen the racing of the trains.
DeleteThe steamfest seems to be a funfest! Loved the clip!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you liked it ME.
DeleteWe did a road trip 10 years ago to ride three different steam lines in the region.
ReplyDeleteI suppose if I looked back at your blog ten years ago TP, there would be information.
DeleteI didn't know steam trains race. But of course they do.
ReplyDeleteYes Strayer, of course they do. I wonder why there are four tracks.
DeleteSteam train racing is a new one for me, Andrew. Would be fun to see.
ReplyDeleteIt would indeed be so Pat. I have the time and the money to attend next year, except I doubt I will and I don't know why.
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