Coin-operated cable ferry at Espevær in Bømlo, Norway
A cable ferry (including the types chain ferry, swing ferry, floating bridge, or punt) is a ferry that is guided (and in many cases propelled) across a river or large body of water by cables connected to both shores. Early cable ferries often used either rope or steelchains, with the latter resulting in the alternative name of chain ferry. Both of these were largely replaced by wire cable by the late 19th century. (Full article...)
Image 4Customized motorcycle to maximize load capacity. Mobility is important for motorcycles, which are primarily used for transporting light cargo in urban areas. (from Transport)
Image 5A replica of a "Little Eaton Tramway" wagon; the tracks are plateways. (from Rail transport)
Image 6Tunnels, such as the Tampere Tunnel, allow traffic to pass underground or through rock formations. (from Transport)
Image 7Transport is a key component of growth and globalization, such as in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Image 10Bardon Hill box in England (seen here in 2009) is a Midland Railway box dating from 1899, although the original mechanical lever frame has been replaced by electrical switches. (from Rail transport)
Image 16A prototype of a Ganz AC electric locomotive in Valtellina, Italy, 1901 (from Rail transport)
Image 17Bronocice pot with the earliest known image of a wheeled vehicle in the world, found in Poland (from Transport)
Image 18The Great North Road near High gate on the approach to London before turnpiking. The highway was deeply rutted and spread onto adjoining land. (from Road transport)
Image 19First powered and controlled flight by the Wright brothers, December 17, 1903 (from Aviation)
Image 36Map of world railway network as of 2022 (from Rail transport)
Image 37German soldiers in a railway car on the way to the front in August 1914. The message on the car reads Von München über Metz nach Paris ("From Munich via Metz to Paris"). (from Rail transport)
Image 55Lilienthal in mid-flight, Berlin c. 1895 (from Aviation)
Image 56A cast iron fishbelly edge rail manufactured by Outram at the Butterley Company for the Cromford and High Peak Railway in 1831; these are smooth edge rails for wheels with flanges. (from Rail transport)
Image 57The Beijing Subway is one of the world's largest and busiest rapid transit networks. (from Transport)
Image 58According to Eurostat and the European Railway Agency, the fatality risk for passengers and occupants on European railways is 28 times lower when compared with car usage (based on data by EU-27 member nations, 2008–2010). (from Rail transport)
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