I noted back on page 6... it's a GT26C, a GM/EMD export. I know the nose looks rather GE-ish - GE export models do have very similar noses. But look at the back of the hood - like an MP15AC. And the trucks - like an SDL39. This last isn't coincidence. SDL39s used export-model trucks. I don't know of these being used in Australia, but in South America and the Middle East.
Whilst in Ljubjana we visited the Railway Museum. Took a bit of finding, it is not advertised or signposted anywhere! When we arrived, about two hours after normal opening time, the curator unlocked the place for us! It is in a part roundhouse. Here are some signals near the entrance.
In a seperate building there was an excellent range of signalling and other equipment. Identical items are still in regular use on several lines!
I think it is a P8, and it is definitely a USATC 0-6-0T. We have one of those preserved on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway in Yorkshire. It has a lovely sharp exhaust! Several were used for many years at Southampton docks.
Alan, I keep looking at your modern slovenia shots, it's still yugo to me , and can't believe what a perfect prototype for modelling it is. It just has everything I like from old to new. It's all over the board from origins of units to era's. Lets see... OBB units at the border. 1044's tauri switchers FS units at the border. small older diesels Slovenian Modern siemens DMU's Surely EMU's as well USA designed locos Brigittes (always liked the silver and red french ones) FS electrics Oddball switchers probably from swiss or german design Lets not forget the tourist steam train for a real mix of era's All kinds of passenger equipment from era II to era V eurofima coaches from all over. I'm sure the list just goes on and on, it really is the most amazing collection of trains in one location. The scenery is just beautiful too.
Geeky, you are absolutely correct! We were bowled over by the variety, also the relaxed attitude which allows you to wander around the tracks, within reason. The country is also very relaxed and is like going back in time here, to a more uncomplicated way of life. We would really love to own a house there (they are so much cheaper than here), so we could move between countries. It is also a well located country, with easy access to Austria, Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Germany, France, etc. without lots of travelling. Just think of all the rail variety in those countries! We may seriously consider moving there in the near future.
Alan, I remember how friendly people were there and how hard working. When I was there it was not uncommon to pick up hitchhikers and give them a ride. As you said "a much simpler way of life". As to proximity to other countires, i'm sure a train ride to Greece wouldn't be unheard of either, as well as riding straight through to Turkey. Everyone I have spoken to who has gone to Turkey says it's just beautiful and once again, different but friendly. Speaking of which... did I ever show you this guys layout? http://www.ferendeci.com/trains/Navigation/Trains.htm My sister keeps trying to get our family to pitch in to buy a Rustica (stone farm house) in central Italy, but after I showed her your yugo shots, it started her gears going about getting a small house in Slovenia. If you do decide to shop or maybe even buy a house in Slovenia keep me posted as I would be curious to find out what the prices are like.
Wow! What a layout! :thumbs_up: This is a house we would like http://www.sloveniaestates.com/hotproperty/property/House/Letus_House_near_Celje/
I was wondering if they allowed foriegners to buy houses there. right after the big disollution of yugo they would not allow it. My dad was living in gorizia and looked into buying a house in Nova goriza as it would be cheaper than the rental he had in Italy. It's good to see that that has changed.
I looked at that site alan. Nice house you've picked out. I was looking at some of the more beat up looking units myself, I'm cheap and I need a fixer upper. Theres some really beautiful stuff down there.
