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1929 Dusenburg Model J. Convertible Coupe 1929 Dusenburg Model J. Convertible Coupe 1929 Dusenburg Model J. Convertible Coupe. The owner of"Auburn Automobile", and other transportation firms, E.L.

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Steam locomotive

Steam Locomotive From Australia

Steam Locomotive A2 class was an express passenger locomotive. It was used on the “Victorian Railways” from 1907 to 1963. The highly successful design was entirely the work of Victorian Railways’ own design office. The long service life of A2’s was repeatedly extended by economic depression and war. The war delayed the introduction of more modern and powerful…

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Blackburn B2 Antique Plane

Blackburn B2 Antique Plane

Blackburn B2 Antique Plane

The Blackburn B2 Antique Plane had its beginning at the Blackburn Aircraft Limited plant where the British aircraft manufacturer concentrated mainly on naval and maritime aircraft during the first part of the 20th century.

Blackburn B2 Antique Plane

Blackburn Aircraft was founded by Robert Blackburn (aviation pioneer), who built his first aircraft in Leeds in 1908.

The…

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1932 Buick Model 32-67

1932 Buick Model 32-67

1932 Buick Model 32-67 Antique

Every once in a while in life, certainly when he finds a 1932 Buick Model 32-67 no less,  a guy has to open his wallet or checkbook and really let it snap. And it’s those “damn the torpedoes,” “it’s only money, you can’t take it with you,” and “you only live once” moments that can really reveal how much somebody loves their old car.

One Couples Journey

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World's First Truck

World’s First Truck

1896: Gottlieb Daimler built the world’s first truck.

The world`s first truck initiated motorized road transport, while built in Germany, but did not attract a single buyer there, having to overcome a great deal more resistance, than the passenger car. The truck came up against severe skepticism in industry: capital goods had to earn money. Certainly Gottlieb Daimler’s first truck was matured,…

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Joseph Cugnot's 1770 Fardier à Vapeur Musée des arts et métiers Paris 2015

Joseph Cugnot’s 1770 Fardier à Vapeur Musée des arts et métiers Paris 2015

FIRST CAR

The first car recorded to be built, was by Joseph Cugnot. It was steam operated and was the first self propelled road vehicle . It was a military tractor for the French army: three wheeled, with a top speed of 2.5 mph.

Who invented the first car?

This question does not have a straightforward answer. The history of the automobile is very rich and dates back to the 15th century when…

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Orville and Wilbur Wright Brothers Flight1903

Orville and Wilbur Wright Brothers Flight1903

Wright Brothers Flight 1903

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Nova Bus LFS HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Nova Bus LFS HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)

Nova Buses

Nova Busfirst began operating in the Saint-Eustache factory that had been built as a General Motors plant. General Motors built city transit buses there for the Canadian market. GM sold its bus-building holdings to Motor Coach Industries (MCI) in 1987. MCI was formed from companies that had been owned by Greyhound Lines and used the plant to produce the Classic. They started mass…

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The Old Vs The New: Velaro and ICE Super TGV High Speed Trains

The Old Vs The New: Velaro and ICE Super TGV High Speed Trains

Trains have changed significantly over time.  From the early days we have operated under steam trains and have progressed to diesel as well as electric engines. Now various rail lines worldwide are starting to move to high speed trains to move passengers around the country.

The Old Jokioinen Museum Railway Steam Festival 2014

Jokioinen Museum Railway is a living railway museum in Southern…

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Rescue Helicopter

G-EHMS Supports London Hospitals

London’s Air Ambulance, or rescue helicopter service is also known as London HEMS(Helicopter Emergency Medical Service). The Air Ambulance is a British registered charity that operates as an air medical service dedicated to responding to serious trauma emergencies in as well as around London. By using helicopters by day as well as road vehicles by night, it…

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Prevost Coach or Intercity Commuter

Prevost Coach or Intercity Commuter

Exceeding Your Expectations is a Passion at Prevost

Finding new as well as smarter solutions by putting the finishing touches on our unique motor coach designs. We stand apart through our relentless pursuit of excellence. Your investment, passengers’ safety, as well as peace of mind are top priorities.

The ultimate coach is a Prevosttouring or intercity commuter motor coach. It is an…

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Bombardier Manufacturing Train Transportation Now and in The Future

Bombardier Manufacturing Train Transportation Now and in The Future

Bombardier Manufacturing Train Transportation Now and in The Future Bombardier Transportation:

The world’s leading manufacturer of both planes and trains,develops and delivers electric and diesel locomotives as well as powerheads for different types of operation around the world.  The high speed powerheads for the Spanish operator Renfe,as well as  the E464 locomotive for the Italian passenger…

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KLM Cityhopper PH-EZZ MSN 654 Taxiing On Runway

KLM Cityhopper PH-EZZ MSN 654 Taxiing On Runway

KLM Cityhopper PH-EZZ MSN 654 Taxiing on Runway

KLM Cityhopper: Another day in the movement of airline passengers around the globe.

The PH-EZZ MSN 654 was manufactured by Embraer S.A. for KLM Cityhopper. A Brazilian aerospace conglomerate, Embraer produced commercial as well as military, executive and agricultural aircraft they also provided aeronautical services.

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Steam Locomotive JS-8419 Crossing Trestle on a Beautiful Clear Day

Steam Locomotive JS-8419 Crossing Trestle on a Beautiful Clear Day

JS-8419 On Bass Point Creek Trestle On A Beautiful Day

When your work day means you travel across country seldom seen by most men, you should take the opportunity to enjoy some of the most fantastic scenery that men can look upon. Most don’t have the privilege to see this. Look down over the side.

How far down is it? This trestle is actually 156 feet high. How many animals might be hidden there? H…

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AeroMobil Flying Car: A Car Turned into an Airplane

AeroMobil Flying Car: A Car Turned into an Airplane

AeroMobil. Beautiful flying car. Beautifully integrated. Transforms in seconds from an automobile to an airplane. Gives you freedom to move.

AeroMobil

AeroMobil is a flying car that perfectly makes use of existing infrastructure created for automobiles and planes, and opens doors to real door-to-door travel. As a car it fits into any standard parking space, uses regular gasoline, and can be used…

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Passenger Train Coming Into Station

Passenger Train Coming Into Station

Train coming into station

Moving from place to place requires some form of locomotion. If we are walking, our legs are our form of locomotion. If we are using a scooter, or a bicycle, our legs are still our primary means of locomotion. A motorized boat uses a propeller. Cars and trains move on wheels, but their means of locomotion comes from a motor or an engine. The engine, through a series of…

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