Virtual Globetrotting: Vehicle - Trains, Trolleys and Streetcars

Virtual Globetrotting: Vehicle - Trains, Trolleys and Streetcars http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2008 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:10:43 -0500 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA['The Alaska Railroad' Tank locomotive]]>

'The Alaska Railroad' Tank locomotive
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-09 12:10:43]]>

'The Alaska Railroad' Tank locomotive
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-08-09 12:10:43]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54732/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54732/ Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:10:43 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54732/ 61.22183800 -149.89041200 <![CDATA[Original Death Valley Twenty Mule Train]]>

Original Death Valley Twenty Mule Train
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-06-10 16:28:59
Twenty mule teams were teams of eighteen mules and two horses attached to large wagons that ferried borax out of Death Valley from 1883 to 1889. They traveled from mines to the nearest railroad spur, 165 miles (275 km) away in Mojave, California.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51460/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51460/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:28:59 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51460/ 36.45856000 -116.86514500 <![CDATA[GoCar's at San Diego Harbor]]>

GoCar's at San Diego Harbor
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By: neotrix
@ 2008-05-16 01:52:38
The geek-chic carts may be the first self-propelled example of a breed of smart devices that remove the guide from the tour, allowing visitors to explore and learn at their own speed.

The three-wheeled, two-seat GoCar, which is gasoline-powered, is made by Trigger Technics of the Netherlands. Customized with black racing stripes down its snub-nosed hood, the yellow vehicle sports the good looks of a Mini Cooper and weighs only 386 pounds.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50215/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50215/ Fri, 16 May 2008 01:52:38 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50215/ 32.71634600 -117.17266600 <![CDATA[Caltrain MP36PH-3C 926 - Baby Bullet]]>

Caltrain MP36PH-3C 926 - Baby Bullet
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-01 17:46:14
This model has the same prime mover as the "-3S" model, the MPI 645F3B diesel engine, but with its HEP generated by a separate Caterpillar diesel engine, thus the "-3C" in its model name. In this arrangement, when providing HEP, the full 3600 hp from the prime mover is available for traction, and the prime mover is allowed to idle at a lower rpm.

MP36PH-3C has received several orders from commuter rail agencies in the United States and Canada, which include Caltrain, FrontRunner, Northstar Commuter Rail, New Mexico Rail Runner, West Coast Express, and Metrolink. Caltrain's order was delivered in 2003 and Rail Runner's in 2006.

Builder -Motive Power, Inc.
Build date 2003-present
AAR wheel arr. B-B
Gauge 4 ft 8½ in (1435 mm)
Power output 3600 hp (MP36PH-3S,3C)
4000 hp (MP40PH-3C)
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EMD F40PH - 903 Santa Clara - Caltrain
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By: adrbr
@ 2008-03-01 17:27:45

The General Motors Electro-Motive Division model F40PH is a 3000 horsepower (2.2 MW) B-B diesel-electric locomotive intended for service on Amtrak's intercity lines, built from 1976 onwards.

Builder General Motors Electro-Motive Division (EMD)
Build date 1976 –
AAR wheel arr. B-B
Gauge 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm)
Prime mover EMD 645E3
Cylinders V16
Top speed 103 mph (166 km/h)
Power output 3,000 hp (2.2 MW)
Nicknames "screamers" "screaming thunderbox"

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46792/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46792/ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 17:27:45 -0600 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46792/ 37.79140500 -122.39198700 <![CDATA[Woman driving a person in a (half) wheelchair]]>

Woman driving a person in a (half) wheelchair
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By: neotrix
@ 2007-08-14 14:04:55
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Woman driving a person in a (half) wheelchair
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@ 2007-08-14 14:04:55
a overlay mistake...]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36759/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36759/ Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:04:55 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36759/ 32.81086700 -117.14996300 <![CDATA[MUNI Light Rail Train]]>

MUNI Light Rail Train
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-08-13 18:50:04]]>

MUNI Light Rail Train
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By: mlc1us
@ 2007-08-13 18:50:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36726/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36726/ Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:50:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/36726/ 37.78575400 -122.38782900 <![CDATA[Pier 33, Experience Alcatraz]]>

Pier 33, Experience Alcatraz
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By: gamma
@ 2007-07-28 16:54:04]]>

Pier 33, Experience Alcatraz
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By: gamma
@ 2007-07-28 16:54:04]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35877/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35877/ Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:54:04 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35877/ 37.81449700 -122.41503200 <![CDATA[Cable Car in California Street]]>

Cable Car in California Street
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By: telstar
@ 2007-07-26 06:07:12]]>

Cable Car in California Street
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By: telstar
@ 2007-07-26 06:07:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35757/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35757/ Thu, 26 Jul 2007 06:07:12 -0500 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/35757/ 37.79483000 -122.41750000