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April, 2006

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David Macpherson
David Macpherson
Steam locomotive W.G. Bagnall 0-4-4T, used in former Sha Tau Kok Branch Line, KCR
Steam locomotive W.G. Bagnall 0-4-4T, used in former Sha Tau Kok Branch Line, KCR
Carrollton Viaduct
Carrollton Viaduct
Karlsruhe Stadtbahn on the heavy-rail mainline
Karlsruhe Stadtbahn on the heavy-rail mainline
An NSB BM70 in June 2001
An NSB BM70 in June 2001
  • ...that some early morning passenger train departures using NSB BM70 trains in Norway feature "quiet" sections on the train where mobile phones and loud conversations are banned?
The remaining structure of London Necropolis railway station
The remaining structure of London Necropolis railway station
UP 9000, a 4-12-2 locomotive
UP 9000, a 4-12-2 locomotive
Memorial for the victims of the Tangiwai disaster
Memorial for the victims of the Tangiwai disaster
SNCC runs the first train to Kindu in 2004
SNCC runs the first train to Kindu in 2004
BR Class 357, no. 357036 at Southend Central
BR Class 357, no. 357036 at Southend Central
Night Riviera in Penzance
Night Riviera in Penzance
SEPTA PCC car truck
SEPTA PCC car truck
  • ...that some modern track brake systems use arrays of magnets held against the rails to help stop a tram?
Thomas Viaduct, aerial view
Thomas Viaduct, aerial view
FASTECH 360-S at Sendai station
FASTECH 360-S at Sendai station
Plaça Catalunya station on the Barcelona Metro
Plaça Catalunya station on the Barcelona Metro
Princeton Station in 2003
Princeton Station in 2003
Doctor Yellow train
Doctor Yellow train
Grassed track
Grassed track
  • ...that "grassed track" is a term to describe tramway track that have been laid into grass turf surfaces?
Bollman Bridge with Savage Mill tower in background
Bollman Bridge with Savage Mill tower in background
Jordanhill railway station sign
Jordanhill railway station sign