SusanSavad

Image of a red and white corvette convertible in front of a suburban home

One of the few accessories that could be bought for the Model T was a luggage rack which was attached on the side of the car on the running board. Here we can see someone is ready for his vacation with a suitcase held in place with his luggage rack.

Back of an old fashioned green Model A

While my family and I were visiting an arboretum we were pleasantly surprised to see a car show sponsored by the Pontiac Car Club with cars from different parts of the country.

The Stanley Steamer was produced between 1896 to 1924. It was the best selling steam car and outsold all gas-powered cars during the period of 1899 to 1905. It lost popularity when the fuel efficiency and power delivery of internal combustion engines improved dramatically. The company that produced Stanley Steamers went out of business 1925.

The first checkered cab started in 1922. It was a favorite of taxicab companies because of its durability in heavy use and their special features such as large rear seats and trunks. Because of competition with larger manufacturers, the last checkered cab was produced in 1982.

Beautiful vintage car seen at a local car show.

From 1927-1939, Lincoln adopted a greyhound dog as its hood ornament. It was chosen because they felt it typified speed, stamina and beauty.

We were parking for a local historical re-enactment when we were lucky enough to see a group of Model A's from the Model A club come into the parking lot. I thought they were part of the show but were actually on a field trip.

Image of a closeup of a colorful yellow car wheel

Iimage of the hood ornament of a Bel Air

While I was walking around a car show, I notice a variety of thing hanging from rear-view mirrors reflecting the personality of the owners among them fuzzy dice, air fresheners, religious medals and in this case, a pair of baby shoes. I would guess that these have special meaning for the owner, maybe from his first child.

With production beginning in 1937, the F3F-2 biplane the the last biplane fighter built for the navy and marine corp.

The E-1B cockpit simulator is an air crew trainer for pilots and flight engineer.

The C-1A Trader is a twin-engine, high-wing aircraft. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s the C-1 Trader carried mail and supplies to aircraft carriers on station in the Pacific Ocean during the Vietnam War and also served as a trainer for all-weather carrier operations.

The Great Lakes Sport Trainer is an American biplane trainer and aerobatic aircraft built between 1929 and 1932 until the company that built it went bankrupt during the Great Depression in 1933. However, because of its aerobatic excellence, it dominated air shows into the 1960s.

This is a Morristown & Erie caboose framed by another car.

The station master was the person in charge of the railway station. This quaint station master's office contains an old fashioned typewriter and an vintage fan with blades on a wooden desk with cubbyholes.

This train is the Norfolk Southern being pulled by two locomotives was passing through the center of Norfolk, Virgina.

Built originally as a heavy passenger locomotive. Notice the caboose in the background adding a touch of color.

Closeup of a train wheel.

View of the Great Western Railway 90 locomotive as it comes into the Strasburg station.

Many people are attracted to trains because you feel a sense of travel and adventure. This red caboose sitting at the train station makes you wish you could get on the train and go on a trip.

For history buffs and people who love trains, visitors have a chance to experience riding in an historic commuter car and view the surrounding countryside. Here the conductor is making sure that everyone is aboard the train before they start their trip.

Acorn Street in Beacon Hill Boston is one of the last remaining true cobblestone streets in America and one of the oldest streets in Boston.

Bridgetown Barbados waterfront is a favorite destination in the Caribbean, where tourists can enjoy lunch, watch the boats and have a peaceful afternoon.

Image of boats at King's Wharf Bermuda

Beautiful image of a yacht against the Manhattan skyline.

Image of a sailboat on a sunny, autumn day sailing near Chelsea pier in Manhattan

This view of the Brooklyn Bridge is from the South Street Seaport. The sailboat serenely sailing by completes the peaceful picture.

This is a view of the village dock in the quaint village of Wickford, RI.

Image of a sailboat at anchor on a peaceful day

These boats are gently anchored in the peaceful sea near St. Thomas Virgin Islands.

After a fun day of sailing, two friends relax at the dock.

A popular activity in Chicago is taking a river cruise alont the Chicago River. Here the cruise ship is just passing Centennial Fountain.