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Here are three lovely posters for LNER services to the Yprkshire Moors…ideal for hiking.

One of the things I like about railways is the specific typography associated with transport networks. I love it all: road signs, underground posters, and railway architecture. I especially like the traditions of hand-painted lettering on old steam trains. I … Continue reading →

Here is a map of the Tokyo railway network…it’s fantastically mysterious. I can see the circular line which defines the central Tokyo area…and the bay, and the airport. I like the map more for not being able to understand it! … Continue reading →

Here is a “fast” looking railway poster from Switzerland; simple and dramatic. Very good.

The Amrican artist, Bill Morrison, has made a film from clips of historic British documentary films about trains. The film has a soundtrack of Steve Reich’s, Diferent Trains (1988). The world premiere of this new film will be held at … Continue reading →

The so-called live TV show uses footage found on the web…I guess it was always bound to be spotted; that’s what spotters do! A fun headline, up to the usual standards.  

What could be better? I love the white highlighting around the driving wheels…like white wall tyres. Very chic. Think of Polanski’s, Chinatown (1974)… And Cord cars, from the USA… The front wrap-arond grill is staight from Virilio’s Bunker years…brutal and … Continue reading →

I hope the BBC get to explore the fabulous history of railway catering…I would like to do that. Most of the enthusiasts seem to like a packed lunch and a thermos. I don’t mind, but not every day! Here’s a … Continue reading →

The BBC have just started their three-day Trainspotting Live broadcast. This provides for a magazine format programme built around the idea of slow, real time, TV. Like Springwatch, but without the animals. I thought it was quite engaging…the various hosts, gathered … Continue reading →

Very lovely slightly stretched painted lettering on this old wooden subway car from NYC…