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I received at the weekend a email from a gentleman in Berlin. He querying a article that I put up on WW2RSG Bulletin. This I had absolutely no idea as to what it was. He responded to my query re it, t
I received at the weekend a email from a gentleman in Berlin. He querying a article that I put up on WW2RSG Bulletin. This I had absolutely no idea as to what it was. He responded to my query re it, t
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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[railwayguns, armoured trains and Military Railways] A photo that I have never seen before
"Been around for quite a long time associated with a short video of the big toy being fired." Any idea what video source, I thought that I had all of the German 1939-45 videos available in the public
"Been around for quite a long time associated with a short video of the big toy being fired." Any idea what video source, I thought that I had all of the German 1939-45 videos available in the public
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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A photo that I have never seen before
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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The romance of steam
Whilst in the UK the normal rail services throughout the country are considered to be a very bad, very expensive joke, this appears to have been a total success. The Times (of London) in its article o
Whilst in the UK the normal rail services throughout the country are considered to be a very bad, very expensive joke, this appears to have been a total success. The Times (of London) in its article o
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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If you only buy one book this year on railways, railguns, armoured trains, heavy guns, coast defences et ect et ect, this is the ONE
MALMASSARI Paul. Armoured Trains. An Illustrated Encyclopedia 1825-2016. Naval Institute Press, Annapolise, 2016. Hard cover, dustjacket, 527p., photographs, drawings. 27 years ago the original was gr
MALMASSARI Paul. Armoured Trains. An Illustrated Encyclopedia 1825-2016. Naval Institute Press, Annapolise, 2016. Hard cover, dustjacket, 527p., photographs, drawings. 27 years ago the original was gr
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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[railwayguns, armoured trains and Military Railways] Re: A interesting photo (the first that I have seen) of the electromagnetic rail gun in full size
“this is a military application of Laithwate's linear motor - conceived as motive power for rail locos.” I am sorry, but the R-31 hover train was intended as a very fast inter-city rail link, and I kn
“this is a military application of Laithwate's linear motor - conceived as motive power for rail locos.” I am sorry, but the R-31 hover train was intended as a very fast inter-city rail link, and I kn
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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A interesting photo (the first that I have seen) of the electromagnetic rail gun in full size
http://www.defensetech.org/2017/01/12/navy-may-create-experimental-squadron/?comp%3D1199442010954%26rank%3D3
http://www.defensetech.org/2017/01/12/navy-may-create-experimental-squadron/?comp%3D1199442010954%26rank%3D3
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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[railwayguns, armoured trains and Military Railways] Re: New Zealand Railway Troops in the Mediterranean
Re Mr Napier’s message on MALMASSARI Paul. Armoured Trains. An Illustrated Encyclopedia 1825-2016. The photos in the New Zealand section show locomotives with concrete sections for blast protection, s
Re Mr Napier’s message on MALMASSARI Paul. Armoured Trains. An Illustrated Encyclopedia 1825-2016. The photos in the New Zealand section show locomotives with concrete sections for blast protection, s
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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New Zealand Railway Troops in the Mediterranean
The usage of contingents of British Commonwealth railway troops in the Mediterranean theatre of operations in 1940-43, is a fascinating story. Unfortunately the UK, Australia and South Africa only rec
The usage of contingents of British Commonwealth railway troops in the Mediterranean theatre of operations in 1940-43, is a fascinating story. Unfortunately the UK, Australia and South Africa only rec
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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[railwayguns, armoured trains and Military Railways] New book from Pen & Sword in UK on rail guns
If you look at the link provided, the blurb will tell you that the book will be published on 17 February 2017. And buying from publisher pre that date will give a saving of four pounds. Also the compa
If you look at the link provided, the blurb will tell you that the book will be published on 17 February 2017. And buying from publisher pre that date will give a saving of four pounds. Also the compa
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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New book from Pen & Sword in UK on rail guns
http://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Railway-Guns-Hardback/p/12241 Railway Guns (Hardback) British and German Guns at War In the nineteenth century the War Office showed little interest in developing large
http://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Railway-Guns-Hardback/p/12241 Railway Guns (Hardback) British and German Guns at War In the nineteenth century the War Office showed little interest in developing large
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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The Fatal Fortress. The guns & fortifications of Singapore 1819-1956.
I purchased before Christmas : CLEMENTS Bill. The Fatal Fortress. The guns & fortifications of Singapore 1819-1956. Pen & Sword, Barnsley, 2016. Hard cover, dustjacket, vii, 199pp., photographs, maps,
I purchased before Christmas : CLEMENTS Bill. The Fatal Fortress. The guns & fortifications of Singapore 1819-1956. Pen & Sword, Barnsley, 2016. Hard cover, dustjacket, vii, 199pp., photographs, maps,
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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K5 (E) RAILGUN: DETAIL IN ACTION Specifically for modellers K5 (E) RAILGUN: DETAIL IN ACTION
http://www.paulmeekins.co.uk/si/54703.html
http://www.paulmeekins.co.uk/si/54703.html
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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The latest Chinese rail developement, from Addis Adda to Dijibouti
And another part of China’s colonial takeover of Africa, as with such as the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and many others, China has massive agricultural and resource developments, all run by C
And another part of China’s colonial takeover of Africa, as with such as the Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and many others, China has massive agricultural and resource developments, all run by C
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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There may be no 'gold train' But!
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/there-may-be-no-gold-train-buried-in-poland-but-there-are-definitely-nazi-secrets-remaining-to-be-unearthed
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/world/there-may-be-no-gold-train-buried-in-poland-but-there-are-definitely-nazi-secrets-remaining-to-be-unearthed
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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Learning something new
They say that you should always learn something new each day! I spent three years of my life up in Papua New Guinea from 1973-75, and sincerely believed that there was no such thing as railways in the
They say that you should always learn something new each day! I spent three years of my life up in Papua New Guinea from 1973-75, and sincerely believed that there was no such thing as railways in the
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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Railway nutters - a look at Australian rail enthusiasts
This website is from chap who has been a real railway enthusiast for many years. Who calls a spade a bloody big shovel, and reading his entries you will recognise my similar types who go gooey eyed ov
This website is from chap who has been a real railway enthusiast for many years. Who calls a spade a bloody big shovel, and reading his entries you will recognise my similar types who go gooey eyed ov
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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A bit of Australiana
The following are links to a chaps website that looks at military aspects of the Victorian State Railways in Australia. They having some good photos. Yours, MACKINLAY NEW SOUTH WALES Australian Light
The following are links to a chaps website that looks at military aspects of the Victorian State Railways in Australia. They having some good photos. Yours, MACKINLAY NEW SOUTH WALES Australian Light
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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North Korea rail missiles
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2016/08/31/Report-North-Korea-assembling-rail-based-missile-launchers/9281472696864/?
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2016/08/31/Report-North-Korea-assembling-rail-based-missile-launchers/9281472696864/?
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Gordon Angus Mackinlay
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So it was all about the money for the town!
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/nazi-gold-train-update-dig-poland-latest-news-walbrzych-hitler-wwii-mystery-search-a7209811.html This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivir
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/nazi-gold-train-update-dig-poland-latest-news-walbrzych-hitler-wwii-mystery-search-a7209811.html This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivir
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