Taking only photographs – leaving only footprints
This tram reminded me of the City Circle trams in Melbourne. After looking on the Museum of Transport and Technologies website that is where the tram came from. It is a W2 class originally introduced in 1923, some of which are still in service today. This tram took me on a short journey between MOTAT past Western Springs to the Zoo and on to the Aviation Collection building. Inside the tram is a rugged design, with a timber frame and characterised by fine craftsmanship.
Originally the Kingston Flyer ran between Kingston and Invercargill or Dunedin in the south. Sadly, in 1937 the passenger services on the line closed. In 1971 the Railways Department started operating the trains as a heritage service. Today the Kingston Flyer doesn’t go very far but is spectacular to see. I came across it quite by chance, nearly getting the hire car shunted off the tracks as I drove quickly across the level crossing. Many of the more rural crossings in New Zealand have no lights or barrier. Simply a sign saying give way to trains and look both ways before crossing!
The bright red cable car is widely recognised as a symbol of Wellington. Having seen many photograph of it before this was something I was very keen to both go on and photograph. New Zealand’s capital city turned out to be one of the last main places in the country I have been to but quickly became one of my favourites. Sadly, on the first day in Wellington it was cloudy and wet, with the forecast promising much the same for the next few days. However the next day turned out to be perfect. The blue sky really helps the red of the cable car stand out as the focal point for the photograph. Also, the men playing cricket in the field behind are a nice added touch.
Looking down the B6469, more commonly known as Whitworth Street West in Manchester’s city centre, we can see the 12:22 train coming into Oxford Road Station. I was actually stood at the junction with Oxford Road to take the photograph, using a long zoom lens to focus on the bridge. It was just fortunate that a train was coming in at the right time. Because of the long zoom lens the two buildings behind the train (old and new) look very close to each other, when in realty they are a good few hundred metres apart.