Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD SD40T - Eagle, Colorado, December 26, 1981 - With headlights blazing, one hundred car eastbound coal #788 emerges from a snow storm just east of Eagle on the day after Christmas.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD SD40T - Granby, Colorado, January 09, 1982 - Led by 5382, five Tunnel Motors on an eastbound coal await a meet with the westbound Rio Grande Zephyr at Granby.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD SD40T - Fraser, Colorado, January 09, 1982 - An eastbound coal crawls out of Fraser on the final leg of the climb to the Moffat Tunnel.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD F9 - Bond, Colorado, February 13, 1982 - Slowing through Orestod, for a crew change at nearby Bond, the westbound Rio Grande Zephyr passes a frozen Colorado River.
LINK: To see more of Chris Nuthall's railroad photography, visit the "CN Rail Gallery"
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Denzel @ BAMC
Denzel Washington at Brooks Army Medical Center - A true American and friend to all in uniform!
Don't know whether you heard about this but Denzel Washington and his family visited the troops at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas (BAMC) the other day. This is where soldiers who have been evacuated from Germany come to be hospitalized in the United States, especially burn victims.
There are some buildings, there called Fisher Houses. The Fisher House is a hotel where the soldiers' families can stay for little or no charge while their soldier is staying in the hospital. BAMC has quite a few of these houses on base, but as you can imagine, they are almost filled most of the time.
While Denzel Washington was visiting BAMC, they gave him a tour of one of the Fisher Houses. He asked how much one of them would cost to build. He took his checkbook out and wrote a check for the full amount right there on the spot.
The soldiers overseas were amazed to hear this story and want to get the word out to the American public, because it warmed their hearts to hear it.
The question is, why do Brad Pitt, Madonna, Tom Cruise and other Hollywood fluff make front page news with their ridiculous antics and Denzel Washington's Patriotism doesn't even make page 3 in the Metro section of any newspaper except the local newspaper in San Antonio.
Lady Liberty
Liberty Enlightening the World, was dedicated on October 28, 1886. Commemorating the centennial of the signing of the
United States Declaration of Independence.
It was given to the United States by the people of France to represent the friendship between the two countries established during the American Revolution. It represents a woman wearing a stola, a radiant crown and sandals, trampling a broken chain, carrying a torch in her raised right hand and a tabula ansata tablet, where the date of the Declaration of Independence JULY IV MDCCLXXVI is inscribed, in her left arm.
Standing on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, it welcomes visitors, immigrants, and returning Americans traveling by ship. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi sculpted the statue and obtained a U.S. patent for its structure. (Photo Credit: William Warby - November 13, 2007)
Maurice Koechlin, chief engineer of Gustave Eiffel's engineering company and designer of the Eiffel Tower, engineered the internal structure. Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was responsible for the choice of copper in the statue's construction and adoption of the repoussé technique, where a malleable metal is hammered on the reverse side.
The statue is made of a sheathing of pure copper, hung on a framework of steel (originally puddled iron) with the exception of the flame of the torch, which is coated in gold leaf (originally made of copper and later altered to hold glass panes). It stands atop a rectangular stonework pedestal with a foundation in the shape of an irregular eleven-pointed star. The statue is 151 ft tall, but with the pedestal and foundation, it is 305 ft tall.
Worldwide, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable icons of the United States and was, from 1886 until the Jet Age, often one of the first glimpses of the United States for millions of immigrants after ocean voyages from Europe. The statue is the central part of Statue of Liberty National Monument, administered by the National Park Service.
Automotive Advertising
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One of the most popular searches on the internet are for cars and their associates products and services, and AdTorque represents a wide range of automotive websites allowing you to reach a very unique, yet targeted audience. From large classified sites to enthusiast forums and news blogs our automotive vertical is essential for companies wanting expand their sales in this vertical.
Our strategy with automotive advertising is to run your ads where consumers are reading, educating, researching or discussing automotive products. If your automotive advertising isn’t running next to articles or discussions about cars or products, or a blog about the latest test drive or must have accessory then it isn’t performing at it’s peak. Now compare this to what you are probably doing at the moment by running your automotive targeted advertising on news or a totally unrelated portal hoping to catch the potential buyer on the fly.
Running your automotive advertising on automotive blogs or forums can have extroardinary effect on sales of your products. Many of our automotive bloggers or forum participants are consider “influencers” or “sneezers” and have large and dedicated audiences interested in cars, motorbikes, car care products and new related products and services.
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ATSF To The NYWF?
In fact the Santa Fe went only as far as Chicago and you would connect there with other rail companies to the New York.
SUPER CHIEF - All room service featuring the famous Turquoise Room for private dining enroute. A special observation dome lounge and many deluxe features highlighted by famed Fred Harvey menus which include a Champagne Dinner.
It's easy to travel Santa Fe! - New hi-level chair cars on El Capitan and San Francisco Chief, give you the best of economical coach travel fare.
Rapid Transit Facilities Map - When you are in New York be sure to visit FREEDOMLAND U.S.A.
You'll be surprised how much your family can save traveling Santa Fe - Family fares apply for travel in Pullman or chair car.
Map of the Main Passenger Routes of the Santa Fe Lines. - Make sure when you travel clear across the country to the New York World's Fair that you really see America.
LIFE With Jane
Jane Russell was born on June 21, 1921 as Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell in Bemidji, Minnesota. She now lives in the Santa Maria Valley on the Central Coast of California.
In 1940, Russell was signed to a seven-year contract by film mogul Howard Hughes and made her motion picture debut in The Outlaw (1943), a story about Billy the Kid that went to great lengths to showcase her voluptuous figure.
Although the movie was completed in 1941, it was released for a limited showing two years later. There were problems with the censorship of the production code over the way her ample cleavage was displayed. When the movie was finally passed, it had a general release in 1946.
Together with Lana Turner and Rita Hayworth, Russell personified the sensuously contoured sweater girl look. Bob Hope once introducing her as "the two and only Jane Russell". The photo of her on a haystack glowering with sulky beauty and youthful sensuality was a popular pin-up with Service men during World War II.LINK: Read more about Jane Russell on Wikipedia
European Vintage of Excellence!
The 2009 EURO Auto Festival was filled with the excitement of European vintage of excellence!
The EURO Auto Festival (http://www.euroautofestival.com/) was held at the gorgeous BMW Zentrum in Greer, SC. The featured marque for 2009 was the Morgan, which is celebrating its 100th year anniversary! The wooden bodied classic was lining the field, and stole the show.
The show also honored the 50th year anniversary of the Mini and 20th year anniversary of the BMW 8 Series. Other vintage models attracted to the show included the Austin Healey, MG, Triumph, Mercedes Benz, Rolls Royce, Volvo, Porsche, Jaguar, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Opel and more!
The charity of choice is the Disaster Relief Fund of the American Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org/), which all proceeds will be donated from the show.
Click on the video to experience the view of Morgan's surrounding the Zentrum!
The 2009 EURO Auto Festival host many beautiful vintage cars, but this '33 Morgan Supersport Trike was one of my favorite! The '33 has a 1100cc twin, and three speed with reverse. The total weight is over 700 lbs!
Click on the video to view this '36 Riley Kestrel! This aluminum body classic has original leather seats, and has a top speed of 80 mph. The Riley documentation promises that the engine will use no more than 1 gallon of oil per 1,000 miles.
The 2009 EURO Auto Festival hosts a wide display of European vintage cars, and attract over 450 classics from across the United States with thousands of enthusiasts with smiles of excitement viewing their favorite model!
Congratulations to the Board of Directors and Steering Committee for organizing a fantastic classic car event! Please click on http://www.euroautofestival.com/ for additional information on how you can be involved!
See you at this exciting event in 2010!
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Missing From Modern Auto Advertising: The Power of Illustration
In the longest of my several careers I was an advertising copywriter and, later, creative director, working mostly on car accounts. At the time we depended on photography to show the cars, as is the case today. I wouldn't have even considered illustrations. Now, older and slightly wiser, I've learned to appreciate how art could add a sense of romance and adventure to our concepts of an automobile. I respect the work of those long-ago illustrators and if I were a creative director today I'd explore the use of art, especially with the magic of computer
High Point Cruise-In
The cruise-in in High Point, North Carolina probably has the most diversed selection of collectable cars in the area, and on it's15th year has no signs of slowing down! The collectable cars range from muscle, modifies, early/late models, ratrods and newer vehicles. It was great to compare the differences and similarities of the 2010 Camaro and Challenger to the originals.
Click on the video below to catch a glimpse at a '71 Plymouth 340 Cuda bought NEW in 1971! This is a 340 Six Barrel Engine! Can you guess the value on this Mopar?
Check out this '61 Desoto (2 Door)! In 1961, only 911 2 door Desoto's were produced making this classic a keeper! Can you name other model cars with similar tail fins? This was one of my favorites at the show!
This is a remarkable Shelby G.T. 350! Take a look!
The High Point cruise-in is every Thursday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm located at 1628 S. Main Street! If you're eager to cruise in your classic on a sunny day during the colder months then you can cruise to High Point!
See you there!
Ratrod or Opel?
Click on the video below to get a sneak peak at this creative Ratrod! Notice the detail of the barb wire, and the lack of a radiator in the front of the vehicle! The Ratrod gives enthusiasts the ability to create a totally different automobile, and still considered a collector car to the owner. The creativity of this Ratrod makes it really cool!
The Opel has a stylish design, and only in production from 1968 to 1973. This '73 Opel GT is a perfect example! Take a close look at the sleek steel unibody and the pop-up headlights, which are manually operated by a large lever along the center console next to the shifter. Gorgeous classic!
Which car is your favorite? Is it the creative Ratrod or stylish Opel GT? You decide! You can see both of these collectable cars at Brusters Ice-Cream on Wednesday nights in Mooresville, NC.
Toyota-Subaru RWD Coupes Reportedly Still on Track
Last week it was reported that the upcoming Toyota-Subaru (Toyobaru) rear-wheel-drive coupes had been put on hold. According to PR sources in Japan those reports are false and the coupes are still on track for a 2011 launch.
The joint collaboration between Toyota and Subaru is going to yield a coupe for each brand that will use a Subaru platform that will be converted to RWD. The car's will also feature Subaru's 2.0L boxer engine. The coupes will have different styling.
It was originally planned that the coupes would be built by Subaru at a new plant in Oizumi, but the current economic crisis mean that the cars will be built at Subaru's long-serving Gunma main plant.
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2010 Saab 9-4X Spied In The Nude
Codenamed GMT168, the new Saab 9-4X is intended to kick off Saab’s highly anticipated aesthetic overhaul with its introduction in 2010. Until recently, photos of the 2010 Saab 9-4X were limited to heavily camouflaged spy shots, but Brenda Priddy and her team of espionage experts managed to score some stills of the new 9-4X showing some skin.
Check out the undressed 9-4X after jump
Engineered to be Saab’s first Crossover vehicle, the 2010 9-4X shares a platform with the Cadillac SRX and is intended to replace Saab’s current SUV offering, the 9-7X. Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged engine, spec sheets leaked from GM have the Saab 9-4X putting out a whopping 245-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque while still maintaining a healthy EPA average of 25 mpg city/37 mpg highway. In-house tests claim the 9-4X can accelerate from 0-60mph in 6.4 seconds, but I’d like to reserve final judgement on the matter until my hands are graced with a set of keys.
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Concept Frankfurt: The New Mini Club Wagon
Just like the Chevy Cruze and the concept Chevy Orlando, Mini may be trying to capitalize on the re-emerging market of station wagon-esque rides. There are families out there that need a lot of space in their cars, and they want fuel efficiency just like the rest of us. My brother, for instance, has 6 kids and needs his SUV, but doesn’t want pay a small fortune to fill up the tank twice a day. So the market for lots of space + fuel economy is out there. That’s where this Concept Frankfurt fits.
Just like the old Mini Clubman, it features twin “barn doors” in the rear and a lengthened wheelbase. Check out the pictures:
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Detroit 2009: Dodge Ram R/T Accessorized
Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Trucks/Pickups, Dodge
Stuck among the largely forgettable production vehicles at the Chrysler, LLC display is this Mopar-enhanced Ram R/T. Originally shown at SEMA, B5 Blue (we think) covers its bodywork, which is very close to the ground thanks to a new set of springs and shocks. Kumho-shod, 22-inch forged wheels are stuffed into the cutouts. In front, the Challenger-style hood rocks a set of SRT stripes, the headlamp housings are blacked out, and a new front bumper with chin spoiler threatens to scrape against any obstacle taller than a praying mantis. Out back, a body-colored bed cover thwarts prying eyes, and a pair of fat polished exhaust tips pokes under the rear bumper. Inside, you'll find color-keyed inserts and R/T embroidery on the seats. Overall, this thing looks pretty mean, especially when its surrounded with your garden variety Dakotas and Durangos.
Photos copyright (C)2009 Alex Núñez / Weblogs, Inc.
Detroit 2009: Dodge Ram R/T Accessorized originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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