Evening Star is the last steam locomotive built for British Rail. Built in 1960, five years after the decision to phase out steam. At National Railway Museum, York
With several days to spend in Porto, Jonathan L explores several aspects of local culture
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This iconic tree along The 17 Mile Drive is always a beautiful picture.
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
DrFumblefinger shares images of a Lewis and Clark statue he spotted on the Boise State Capitol grounds.
For those who like to follow the presentation of impressive-looking plaques, or are just curious… here are some more
Of all the grand features of Paris’s Grands Magasins, Paul Heymont’s favorite is the stained glass dome at Printemps
Vienna’s largest and most famous cemetery is a mirror of social change and art
Why would you build such a magnificent machine, knowing it would be extinct soon? Doesn’t make much sense to me.
I had the same question… and I was told (whether true or not) that it was a question of how soon enough diesel locomotives would be available, given how many truly old steamers needed to be replaced at that point.