Anyone Else Fascinated By Old Locomotives?

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Nice boots.

 

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Reminds me of the building in NYC , the wedge shaped one at the junction of three iconic streets.

 

[Rruuff Day]

Reminds me of the building in NYC , the wedge shaped one at the junction of three iconic streets. View attachment 131208View attachment 131209

If you ever come south, drop in to Lacombe, AB.

 

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If you ever come south, drop in to Lacombe, AB.

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Thank the gods, when I noticed you replied to the thread I was afraid you were going to show something from the Sahara Desert …….And it just goes to show how many awesome things are out there to be discovered in this Incredible Country. Let’s hope there is a lot more promotion of Canada as a Number One travel destination. And I will be checking this cool building out next time I get a “Go South Draw “ winning ticket !!!

 

[Rruuff Day]

Thank the gods, when I noticed you replied to the thread I was afraid you were going to show something from the Sahara Desert …….And it just goes to show how many awesome things are out there to be discovered in this Incredible Country. Let’s hope there is a lot more promotion of Canada as a Number One travel destination. And I will be checking this cool building out next time I get a “Go South Draw “ winning ticket !!!

The two adjacent streets come to a wedge point right there as well. It's an interesting old town to drive in.

 

[12cents]

I would say there are few buildings around like that. No downtown lot could go to waste if there was money to be made. Here is one from St. John's

 

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[Vettenut]

Pulled this pic off of one of the old man's safety manuals ..... this actually happened somewhere in the world .... I'm thinking mabe France

 

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Pulled this pic off of one of the old man's safety manuals ..... this actually happened somewhere in the world .... I'm thinking mabe France

I have seen this before. I may have posted a pic from a different angle in another post somewhere back in this thread. I think it’s in the US .

 

[Vettenut]

I have seen this before. I may have posted a pic from a different angle in another post somewhere back in this thread. I think it’s in the US .

Could be ..... yes what a great pic to put on a safety manual

However I do notice the writing on the building is in French .... and it for sure didnt happen in Quebec .....

The station in the pic looks alot like Union Staition here in TO ....

 

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Could be ..... yes what a great pic to put on a safety manual

However I do notice the writing on the building is in French .... and it for sure didnt happen in Quebec .....

The station in the pic looks alot like Union Staition here in TO ....

Found it . You are correct it was France !
The image you’re referring to is likely the famous Montparnasse derailment. On October 22, 1895, the Granville–Paris Express crashed through the wall of Gare Montparnasse in Paris. The train, traveling at about 25-37 mph, failed to stop due to a faulty Westinghouse air brake and excess speed. It crossed the station concourse and fell onto the street below, standing on its nose. One woman was killed by falling masonry, and six others were injured. The incident is renowned for its dramatic photographs, which have become iconic in transportation history.

 

[Vettenut]

Found it . You are correct it was France !
The image you’re referring to is likely the famous Montparnasse derailment. On October 22, 1895, the Granville–Paris Express crashed through the wall of Gare Montparnasse in Paris. The train, traveling at about 25-37 mph, failed to stop due to a faulty Westinghouse air brake and excess speed. It crossed the station concourse and fell onto the street below, standing on its nose. One woman was killed by falling masonry, and six others were injured. The incident is renowned for its dramatic photographs, which have become iconic in transportation history.
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Always a wealth of info .....