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Post by amptique on Oct 3, 2010 14:42:13 GMT
Thanks, Grant and John for the great locomotive photos. I don't believe I have ever seen a two foot gauge engine before.  IMHO there are very few machines made by man as magnificent as a steam locomotive. BTW, as I'm typing this I'm watching the 1926, Buster Keaton, classic, "The General". If you haven't seen it, you should check it out. Great steam locomotive action. Bill |
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Post by grant on Oct 4, 2010 19:09:22 GMT
Hi Bill Thanks, Grant and John for the great locomotive photos. I don't believe I have ever seen a two foot gauge engine before. IMHO there are very few machines made by man as magnificent as a steam locomotive.
BTW, as I'm typing this I'm watching the 1926, Buster Keaton, classic, "The General". If you haven't seen it, you should check it out. Great steam locomotive action.
Bill Glad you liked the pics. two foot gauge was never popular in the US, most of the significant narrow gauge systems like Denver and Rio Grande adopted three foot gauge. Other than a few industrial two foot gauge systems, the only 'main line' one I can recall was the Rio Grande Southern which, I believe, became the Colorado Southern. I have seen "The General" with Buster Keeton but not for many many years. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by Ross on Oct 11, 2010 22:23:15 GMT
i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif Over the weekend I did a road trip down to Invercargill at the bottom of the South Island NZ. The reason I went was to watch my favourite Rugby team, Canterbury, play Southland for the Ranfurly Shield which is a famous, historical shield in provincial rugby. On the way down I took the scenic route along the Caitlins coast near Invercargill.  Some of the coastline in the Caitlins. It was a bit wet and windy today. I also stopped at the Petrified Forest which is about 170 million years old.  I then went to Bluff at the very bottom of the South Island to see the famous road sign.  Of course Canterbury won the Ranfurly Shield so after a great night celebrating I headed to Twizel for the night. Twizel is not far from Mt Cook (NZ's highest mountain at a bit over 12000 ft). That night it snowed a bit. The next day I headed off to Mt Cook.   Mueller Glacier lake near the Mt Cook Hermitage hotel.  Tasman Glacier lake. I then headed back to Christchurch i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif
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Post by tracy on Oct 12, 2010 7:24:55 GMT
Wow Ross, I absolutely love your latest offerings, I've often dreamed of doing a horse trek from the northern tip of NZ to the southern tip of the south island and fully intend to one day, your scenery over there is spectacular and being so close to Australia it would be a crime not to go see it close up, I have saved your photos to my computer if thats OK.
Much love Tracy.
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Post by anshita on Oct 12, 2010 13:03:39 GMT
Hi Ross, Thank you for that magnificent share! I know New Zealand is a BEAUTIFUL country. I had been there in 2005. I was tiny (10 years?) back then, so I didn't marvel the scenic beauty and the friendliness then, but now when I see the pictures, I'm amazed everytime. Australia and NZ are such heavens! I wish I could live there some day i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifCheers, Anshita |
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Post by anshita on Oct 12, 2010 13:31:58 GMT
Hi, I managed to find a picture of my trip to NZ in my desktop wallpapers collection. I don't recall where this was taken in NZ  Maybe someone from there recognizes it? But anyway, this is NZ for sure, and it's SO beautiful!  Cheers, Anshita |
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Post by comet on Oct 12, 2010 14:00:29 GMT
Hi, I managed to find a picture of my trip to NZ in my desktop wallpapers collection. I don't recall where this was taken in NZ Maybe someone from there recognizes it? But anyway, this is NZ for sure, and it's SO beautiful! Cheers, Anshita Looks like the river North of Lake Taupo, some of that water looks very familiar. Huka Falls ? |
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Post by Ross on Oct 13, 2010 5:45:07 GMT
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Post by grant on Nov 27, 2010 13:38:13 GMT
Hello everyone This thread seems to have gone very quiet just lately! Thanks Ross and Anshita for you fantastic pictures of New Zealand posted back in October! Well, we had two or three inches of snow in Derbyshire overnight - the earliest snowfall in the UK for 17 years. As it was nice and sunny this morning, I couldn't resist the urge for a few snow pics and found myself back at Elvaston Castle. These were all taken just under two hours ago. Best wishes Grant |
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Post by Jillian on Nov 27, 2010 14:03:31 GMT
Hi Grant,
Amazing photos! Thanks for posting! It certainly looks like another world over there!
I heard that this is the coldest November ever in the UK?
Cheers,
Jillian
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Post by martindn on Nov 27, 2010 16:25:26 GMT
I heard that this is the coldest November ever in the UK? Jillian I doubt that Jillian, although the month isn't over yet. According to my own records last night, at -5.2C was the coldest November night of the century. My average for the month is currently running at 6.4C. The coldest November in the CET (Central England Temperature) records was in 1782, with an average of 2.3C - rather a lot colder. The coldest in the last century was 2.8C in 1915. More recently, 1985's Noveber average was 4.3C, and 2005 was colder than this year at 5.7C Sorry this is off topic, but I'm sure Dave at least understands my fascination with weather. I'll make up for it by posting some photos from our trip to the Lake District once I get them sorted out. Martin D |
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Post by amptique on Nov 27, 2010 16:28:36 GMT
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Post by grant on Nov 27, 2010 16:40:40 GMT
Hi Bill and thank you. No, not mine thankfully!  You can read more about it HEREBest wishes Grant |
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Post by martindn on Nov 27, 2010 17:43:22 GMT
Excellent photos Grant. I wish I had got my camera out this morning too. Problem is you have to photograph smow whilst it is new, it soon gets runed with foorprints and stuff.
Just realised I uploaded my Lake District photos without reducing the size first. I'll have to do it again - drat!
Martin D
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Post by martindn on Nov 27, 2010 18:09:18 GMT
Right try again. Derwentwater is I hink my favourite among the lakes.    Martin D |
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IMHO there are very few machines made by man as magnificent as a steam locomotive.
Maybe someone from there recognizes it? But anyway, this is NZ for sure, and it's SO beautiful!
