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Tag Archives: trains
Revisiting Mortlach
I guess once you have more than one video based on a similar theme it is okay to call it a series. In that case, welcome to the “Self Isolation Series” where I look back at previous visits to some … Continue reading
Posted in drone, Self Isolation Series, Travel
Tagged Canada, DJI, DJI Mavic Pro, drone, grain elevator, Mortlach, Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, trains, travel, water tower
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STST2017: Field Telegraph Office
The small brick telegraph office has become like an old friend that I always stop in and check on when passing by, just to make sure everything is going well. Continue reading
Posted in History, Travel
Tagged British Columbia, Canada, Field, history, telegraph, telegraph office, telephone, trains, vacation, Vacation 2017
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A Couple of Short Videos
There hasn’t been much exploring going on lately. There have been a couple of opportunities to get out for some shorter walks and fly the drone. Nothing really interesting in a local history context, just getting outdoors and enjoying the … Continue reading
Right Place, Right Time
I was out with the drone doing some filming for a different project when I heard the unmistakable sound of a freight train approaching. I have not yet had the chance to film a train from the air so this … Continue reading
CP Holiday Train 2016
With the cold weather that settled in over the prairies in December, there hasn’t been much opportunity to get out and explore. We’ve been staying quite close to home and hiding out in the basement watching movies filmed in Alberta … Continue reading
Posted in Events
Tagged Alberta, Canadian Pacific, Christmas, Cochrane, Exshaw, Holiday Train, Morley, railroad, trains
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