Anyone Else Fascinated By Old Locomotives?

RR-04 Southern Pacific Railroad Motor Car​


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Experience the golden age of rail travel, with lunch on Belmond's British Pullman train for two*. Cosy up in the vintage Art Deco carriages as you set off from London Victoria station through the countryside. You'll be treated to a glass of champagne and a seasonal five-course lunch with sommelier-selected wine pairings, as you watch the breathtaking scenery roll by.

Or climb aboard the Belmond British Pullman for a champagne afternoon tea* and enjoy a round-trip through Greater London and Kent. Indulge in delicious sandwiches, home-baked scones, and a selection of petits fours – plus a bottle of Veuve Clicquot to share to make your journey unforgettably luxurious.
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1st Vette said:
Experience the golden age of rail travel, with lunch on Belmond's British Pullman train for two*. Cosy up in the vintage Art Deco carriages as you set off from London Victoria station through the countryside. You'll be treated to a glass of champagne and a seasonal five-course lunch with sommelier-selected wine pairings, as you watch the breathtaking scenery roll by.

Or climb aboard the Belmond British Pullman for a champagne afternoon tea* and enjoy a round-trip through Greater London and Kent. Indulge in delicious sandwiches, home-baked scones, and a selection of petits fours – plus a bottle of Veuve Clicquot to share to make your journey unforgettably luxurious.
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Oh my ever so posh! My wallet isn't thick enough. The Lunch deal is 840 Pounds = $1500CDN. The Afternoon Tea is only 700 Pounds =1250CDN. Corvettes are cheaper(LOL)
 
Dave91TM said:
Oh my ever so posh! My wallet isn't thick enough. The Lunch deal is 840 Pounds = $1500CDN. The Afternoon Tea is only 700 Pounds =1250CDN. Corvettes are cheaper(LOL)
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I don’t think they are trying to attract the proletariat, lol . Would be quite an experience though for those with deep pockets.
 
Rockhill Furnace in Central Pennsylvania, March 6, 2023 –They created time zones and out-raced the sun, built and connected America: the steam engine and railroads. Still vivid in the imagination and portrayed in modern movies and pop culture it’s actually hard to find one still running, still alive.

The East Broad Top Railroad, a 150-year old railroad deep in Central Pennsylvania just brought back to life a 107-year old gem of a steam engine that has not moved in 67 years. And restoring a steam engine is no easy task. It’s hard, dirty work based on knowledge passed down from generation to generation.No. 16 is pure Americana, built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1916 and operated until the railroad ceased operation in 1956. The Railroad ran as a tourist line from 1960 to 2011 and then shut down. The EBT is considered one by Smithsonian to be “one of the best-preserved examples of 19th century American narrow-gauge railroads and industrial complexes in the country.”

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Was saving this for Halloween but will be off grid for a few weeks visiting family so here it is.
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It’s legit ! Very cool . This one is for @black03 Z06 .
The Tweetsie Ghost Train event is an annual Halloween celebration that includes attractions and events for families. The different attractions and events are intended for different ages, and they have something for everyone!

The highlight of the evening is the Ghost Train, where Tweetsie engine #190 is dressed up for Halloween with a skull face, flowing red eyes, lights, cob-webs, and the engine blows smoke and fire! The train is really a sight to see!

The staff all dress up as ghosts and ghouls, and really play up their Halloween sprit. The park additionally provides:

  • Trick or treating on main street for young children
  • Main Street Dance Party, where the "Spice Ghouls" dance and perform
  • Ghost Train - A yearly themed ride into the world of the dead for a haunting adventure
  • Visit the Boneyard:
    • Freaky Forest - A haunted forest you can walk through, featuring special effects
    • Black Hole - Step into another dimension with lights and motion
    • Warp Tunnel - A fun and exciting light show you can walk through.
  • The Haunted House - Explore the creepy house full of surprises around every corner!
  • The Creepy Carnival - The lights come up in the Creepy Carnival when it gets dark. Experience your favorite Tweetsie Amusement rides at night!
The full park isn't open in the evening During Ghost Train, including the chair lift, and miner's mountain, but there is still tons to do and experience.

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M-10,000 . Tomorrow's Train Today" sped out of the gate on February 12, 1934, beating rival Ralph Budd's Burlington Zephyr into the public eye by two months. Though the now-legendary Burlington Zephyr was in production, it was Averell Harrimann and the Union Pacific that gave America its first taste of streamline design.
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