Monday, September 23, 2019

Big And Small

A collection of steam engine locomotives are found here in the Science And Technology Museum, having pride of place in the collection. They are formidable to look at. 


Staircases have been installed to even allow the visitor into the cab and see the multitude of controls and switches.


Down below is a model of an ocean going ship, the Empress of Japan. The Canadian Pacific Railway established the seafaring side of its business with ocean liners such as this one, transporting immigrants to a new life in Canada starting in 1890.


From big machines to small things. I wandered over into an area that explored microscopes, their place in science, and the infinite variety of subjects that can only be seen through their assistance.

41 comments:

  1. I'd be right alongside you climbing up to look inside the train cabs - the little boy still lives on despite my greying hair!

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  2. Yes. Officially Autumn now, you made a point!
    Oh, wow, you really make me think of going to that museum for real!
    The trains look inviting to be explored.
    My hubby has to use a microscope to work the tiny parts, too. I could never do it.

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  3. Gostei bastante daquelas máquinas ferroviárias e aproveito para desejar uma boa semana.

    Andarilhar
    Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
    O prazer dos livros

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  4. Beautiful museum...
    The train is mine favorite!
    Have a nice Fall!

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  5. That header change is so adorable with the little child. And the photos today: Well, Steam engines evoke great adventure.

    Janis
    GDP

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  6. A couple of those engine designs look familiar to me from my youth.

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  7. ...wow William, you sure got slammed with spam today. Knock on wood this has happened to me in a while.

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  8. You have the neatest photos of fascinating places

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  9. I love steam engines. That is a LOT of spam you got today. :-(

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  10. @John: I enjoyed getting inside.

    @Iris: thanks!

    @Stefan: it is!

    @Francisco: thanks!

    @Revrunner: I certainly thought so.

    @Ella: thanks!

    @Janis: they do.

    @Anvilcloud: that doesn't surprise me.

    @Tom: yes, apparently the Mumbai prostitute spammer has changed their name, but the game is still the same.

    @Joan: they are distinctive.

    @Maywyn: thank you!

    @DJan: now banned to the purgatory of the spam folders.

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  11. The locomotives would be my favourite as well.

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  12. Cool stuff! There is something about trains...
    P.S. I love the new header.

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  13. Trains are a favourite in my family!

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  14. I would love to visit the museum and take my time looking at every exhibit.

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  15. I like steamers so I could spend lots of time there.

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  16. Walking around those steam engines must make one feel rather small. Love the new header photo! What a view.

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  17. Those engines really make my heart sing!

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  18. Great exhibition of locomotives. They are formidable indeed!

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  19. A wonderful exhibition, the locomotives are my favorites.

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  20. @Catarina: they were quite something to see.

    @Laurie: it seems well taken care of.

    @Jennifer: thank you!

    @RedPat: I thought so.

    @Marie: they're impressive machines.

    @Nancy: I enjoyed this visit.

    @Red: I spent quite a bit of time taking it all in.

    @Sharon: it really does!

    @Jeanie: they impressed me.

    @Marleen: that it is.

    @Whisk: thank you.

    @Tamago: they are.

    @Bill: they stand out.

    @Happyone: so do I.

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  21. i love trains, love your new header shot. i love fall!! ( ;

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  22. What an interesting museum! Great exhibits.

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  23. Those steam engine locomotives are very impressive.

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  24. @Joanne: I certainly thought so.

    @Beth: thank you.

    @Magiceye: it is.

    @Kay: thank you!

    @Jan: that they are.

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  25. They are indeed formidable William, and fabulous also ✨

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  26. Steam Engine trains are delightful ~ neat photos ~ ^_^

    Happy Day to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  27. Love the new header and I always enjoy seeing steam trains …
    All the best Jan

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  28. Railway museums are the best.

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