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BC Ferries at Work

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Rob

Our ferry ride to Swartz Bay was on one of BC Ferries larger boats.  There were multiple decks to explore and a great view to watch passing by once we got in amongst the Gulf Islands.  We also saw a … Continue reading →

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Some Waterfront Freight Traffic

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Rob

The weather was not great for a portion of the holiday period so, when the sun came out, we took a trip to Shoreline to walk along the beach.  A couple of freight trains passed by while we were there.  … Continue reading →

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V2V Express (I Guess)

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Rob

During our visit to Victoria, there was a fast catamaran ferry moored up in the harbor.  It was named to the V2V Express.  Based on the name, my assumption is that it provides a fast connection between the downtown harbors … Continue reading →

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Riding the Streetcar for Myself

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Rob

I picked up the Oklahoma City streetcar from the stop across from my hotel.  There are two routes in the city – one that runs around the downtown area and another shorter loop that goes from the convention center development … Continue reading →

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Coho at Work

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Rob

There is a direct ferry from Port Angeles to downtown Victoria operated by Black Ball Line.  Their boat is an old ship called the Coho.  We have taken this route on a previous visit but didn’t use it this time.  … Continue reading →

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Streetcar Opening Day

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Rob

I used to make regular trips to Oklahoma City for a streetcar project I was working on.  I ended up having to pick up another project which meant I dropped the streetcar project when the vehicle contract had been approved … Continue reading →

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Level Crossings in the City

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Rob

The number of train routes in Tokyo is substantial and the lines run through many of the neighborhoods.  Having been there for a long time, the towns have grown up around them.  Roads cross them on back streets and there … Continue reading →

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A Selection of Japanese Trains

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Rob

I know a few of the regulars here are interested in trains.  I saw a lot of different trains and rode on a few while I was in Japan so here are a selection of them for those of you … Continue reading →

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RedJet

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Rob

The fastest way to cross the Solent between Cowes and Southampton is the Red Jet.  These catamarans have replaced the hydrofoil service that was the quickest way over when I lived in Cowes.  The hydrofoils were interesting to ride on, … Continue reading →

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Sounder Locos

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Rob

Scanning back through some images looking for something else, I came across these shots of some Sounder commuter rail locomotives.  I shot these as part of a shoot that had a previous post.  I hadn’t focused on the locos so … Continue reading →

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