Sentences with phrase «steam locomotives»

These are machines likely to hold a majority of their value for the foreseeable future, at least until that day — which, frankly, seems inevitable to me, but let's not go there — when old cars do for people what old steam locomotives do for them now.

Tiffany had to be entirely rebuilt and is now the oldest running steam locomotive in the world.

Rail holidays in Scotland allow you to experience the beauty of the highlands, coupled with the romance of travelling by steam locomotive.

This historic 1890's narrow gauge steam locomotive used to haul giant redwood logs out of the mountains.

Served by a variety of refurbished steam locomotives from around Britian, this heritage line has been in operation since 1975, running on an older main line which closed after decades of service in 1965.

Since the majority of shares in Brig — Furka — Disentis Bahn BFD was held by French shareholders, the French called the shots and required to operate the railway with steam locomotives rather than electric locomotives, in order to save costs.

Three of the original steam locomotives on the line use refurbished, original carriages.

Fairy Queen, Guinness World record holder of oldest running steam locomotive, is on a comeback trail after last year its valuable parts were stolen from a railway yard.

By 1840, only ten years after the first steam locomotive had been built in America, they were being shipped to Russia, Austria, some German states and even to Britain, where the Birmingham and Gloucester Railway bought 10 on the strength of their ability to handle steep gradients.

Travel behind a vintage steam locomotive in one of our all - weather observation coaches and admire the beautiful views of the welsh countryside.

This exclusive online offer is available for travel on May 12 when the Royal Hudson steam locomotive makes its special appearance as well as throughout the 2009 season.

Not one but five historic steam locomotives under the banner of Reef Steamers, who provide steam train rides from Johannesburg Park Station to Magaliesburg (the town), in the Magaliesberg.

Today, four beautifully restored steam locomotives take turns to make the eighty - two mile return trip from Fort William to Mallaig and back: the Lancashire Fusilier and its sister engine the North Briton; the Lord of the Isles, and the Sherwood Forester.

Passengers on the Isle of Man Steam Railway are taken on a scenic journey through verdant countryside and along the spectacular southern coastline in vintage carriages hauled by original steam locomotives bought for the railway in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Seven Rovos Rail steam locomotive museum pieces are used mainly for departure and arrivals at its private station in Pretoria.

Rovos Rail now boasts six working steam locomotives, the oldest of these is named «Tiffany» and dates back to 1893.

They wanted to see something spectacular with constraints; two steam locomotives barreling into one another and then collapsing in a heap of wreckage.

But even Pierce could not predict the consequences of an extraordinary robbery that targets the pride of England's industrial era: the mighty steam locomotive.

On an estate just outside of Ficksburg, in the shadow of the Maluti Mountains, is the biggest private collection of narrow - gauge steam locomotives in the world.

The largest of its kind in the world, the museum boasts many steam locomotives and a selection of Royal carriages.Another popular option is the Jorvik Viking Centre, which faithfully recreates York when it was capital of the Viking Kingdom.

Guests on our Netherlands rail holidays travel on the high - speed international Eurostar, the Netherlands» own excellent rail network and, depending upon the tour, an authentic steam locomotive on a heritage railway to provide a complete rail experience.

Ring the bell of the signature 1922 Baldwin steam locomotive!

Century - old steam locomotives take passengers on entertaining rides into redwood country, offering intimate views and big vistas of towering redwoods.

The railway operates a fleet of beautifully - restored and magnificent steam locomotives which date from between 1904 and the late 1950s.

Chug along behind a class 15F steam locomotive that, back in the day...

Property Location With a stay at Maltepe Hotel 2000, you'll be centrally located in Ankara, walking distance from TCDD Open Air Steam Locomotive Museum and close to CerModern.

The historic Royal Hudson steam locomotive along with two of its passenger cars will travel with the Whistler Mountaineer all the way to Squamish, BC.

This heritage railway boasts authentic 1880's steam locomotives operating on our Redwood Forest Steam Train excursion and 1920's era Beach Trains to Santa Cruz.

The carnage was terrible, and the state legislature forced New York Central Railroad, which owned the station, to electrify its former steam locomotives.

And he dealt with the technical problems of making two decrepit and temperamental steam locomotives run as if they were young again for a few glorious moments, and then destroy each other precisely in front of a grandstand filled with VIPs.

Get your group ready to ride a thundering steam locomotive, set sail on Calgary's only paddlewheeler, discover vintage automobiles at Gasoline Alley Museum and shop a mercantile block laden with treasures.

In addition to our two antique steam locomotives that circle the park on two kilometers of track, Heritage Park has a Round House and Car Shop full of history, including a newly restored 1920 Steam Crane.

By 1831 steam locomotive driven railroads began to service between Albany and Schenectady.

One of the first motorized vacuum cleaners, patented by English engineer Hubert Cecil Booth in 1901, was nicknamed «Puffing Billy» after a famous steam locomotive.

The paper's senior author, professor Sankar Mitra, has his own analogy for the role of NEIL1: he calls it a «cowcatcher» enzyme, comparing it to the structure on the front of an early steam locomotive used to clear animals or debris off the track.

Yesterday's steam locomotives once accelerated technological progress and then went into oblivion.

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls visited the Mer de Glace (the Sea of Ice) Friday on Mont Blanc, where the retreating glacier has been documented for more than a century, through water colors painted before the invention of the still camera, black - and - white photos depicting a then - modern steam locomotive chuffing alongside the ice and today's high - definition satellite photos.

Remembering his instructions, he walked south down a weedy spur track and found a geared steam locomotive coupled to a crew car and five empty flats.

The Jacobite Steam Train should be first on your list when planning Scottish highland railway holidays, the spectacular views and hardworking steam locomotives are a wonderful way to appreciate Scotland.

Two beautifully - restored vintage steam locomotives almost exclusively handle all of the Brocken Railway's regular passenger services, guaranteeing guests of Great Rail Journeys a nostalgic and unforgettable trip.

Due to the steep gradients of the West Highland Line powerful steam locomotives are required.

However in 1984, in an effort to promote tourism steam locomotives were re-introduced along part of the line, it proved so successful that the service was continued.

There is a mini museum in this wagon that tells the story of the Vietnamese narrow gauge railroad where this wagon was used and where several steam locomotives were sold to after the mountain route was electrified in the 40ies.

, vast forests and nostalgic steam locomotives working hard on this steeply - graded line.

You will also cross two railway bridges, where you can wait for the next steam locomotive to pass.

Operating mostly steam locomotives, this journey gives travelers a taste of the golden age of rail travel.

During your journey on this stunning steam locomotive, keep your eyes peeled in order to spot and enjoy the variety of picturesque sights and attractions.

This train ride is done through a working 1920s steam locomotive and passenger rail cars made in the 1880s which is an exceptional experience to witness and enjo.