Thursday, April 23, 2015

Clapped-1962-Aston-Martin-DB4-market-220-000-worth-THREE-TIMES-fully-restored

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3050387/Clapped-1962-Aston-Martin-DB4-market-220-000-worth-THREE-TIMES-fully-restored.html

world-s-largest-cruise-ship-passes-newly-refurbished-veteran-liner-in-Southampton

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3051216/Making-waves-world-s-largest-cruise-ship-passes-newly-refurbished-veteran-liner-sails-Southampton-maiden-voyage.html

Sydney Harbour Bridge (SHB)

The Sydney_Harbour_Bridge is such a fantastic structure. 








https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/Harbour_Bridge_looking_South_%2814039660121%29.jpg Wow, originally with 6 lanes & 4 sets of tracks. The Burrard_Bridge in Vancouver, BC was designed to have 6 lanes & a lower level for streetcars or tram-trains. No trams on the non-existent lower level, as Vancouver wants to be one of the last cities to bring back its trams. Unlike NSW, BC seems to have a problem with allowing trains on road bridges in the 21st century.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3051587/A-waterfall-gushing-Harbour-Bridge-crocodiles-stalking-train-station-flood-water-surfing-Opera-House-jaw-dropping-fake-photos-brightened-Sydneystorm.html

It's no wonder that such a wide & magnificent bridge from the 1930s would instantly become a fantastic NSW landmark & an Australian icon. Unfortunatly, it looks like Canada won't have a bridge of a similar magnitude by the 2030s. The 4 lane Pattullo+Bridge in BC is less than half its width & only has 1 sidewalk & never had any provision for trains. Its replacement will only open with 4 lanes & no HOV or bus lanes. Thus, its a pale imitation to the 8 lane Anzac_Bridge