Where in the world

**rubbajohnny** · 10-12-2008, 04:05 PM

TVA dam

**Texpat** · 10-12-2008, 04:06 PM

No, further North -- in Pennsylvania.

**rubbajohnny** · 10-12-2008, 04:14 PM

kfc cuntry

**Rural Surin** · 10-12-2008, 04:16 PM

Allegheny Portage Railroad - Pennsylvania

**Mr Pot** · 10-12-2008, 04:19 PM

Shohola Glen

**Texpat** · 10-12-2008, 04:20 PM

Close enough, RS, it's the world famous Horseshoe Curve, near Altoona, Pa.

The bend is a tight arc of approximately 220 degrees. It comprises two separate curves; on the north side, the radius measures 637 ft (194 m), tightening to 609 ft (186 m) on the south side. The curve was built in response to the difficulty of constructing a railroad through the summit of the Allegheny Mountains.

This photo shows the steep lead-in and departure.

An engineering feat in the mid 1800s. Still operates today.

Horseshoe Curve (Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

Go RS.

**Jack meoff** · 10-12-2008, 04:21 PM

the Pennsylvania Railroad completed the Horseshoe Curve construction. This engineering feat provided a gradual grade increase of no greater than 1.75 percent which permitted the successful crossing of the Allegenies by trains of that period. The directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad originally intended to construct a single-track road to Pittsburgh, but, during construction it became evident that a second track would be of value and so they ordered construction of a second track in certain sections.

**Rural Surin** · 10-12-2008, 04:24 PM

I have to step out just now - Tex, I relinquish my spot to you. You go next....

**Thetyim** · 10-12-2008, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by Texpat

Close enough, RS, it's the world famous Horseshoe Curve.

Never heard of it

**Texpat** · 10-12-2008, 04:28 PM

Take it Jack Meoff, my wife needs servicing ...

**Mr Pot** · 10-12-2008, 04:29 PM

Go ahead Jackmeoff

**Jack meoff** · 10-12-2008, 04:31 PM

Ok where do you live I finish at 5

Over to tim!

**Mr Pot** · 10-12-2008, 08:53 PM

Anyone?

**Happyman** · 10-12-2008, 09:07 PM

Gimme 5 mins

**Happyman** · 10-12-2008, 09:38 PM

https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...al_1711935.JPG

Shit !
can anyone open it and post it for me please !!!

Back to castles - where and what was it for ?

**Thetyim** · 10-12-2008, 09:42 PM

**Texpat** · 10-12-2008, 09:44 PM

Daniel Boone's Island, Disney World -- just after getting off the boat from Fantasy Land.

*edit* Sorry, bit of a mixup, I think it's Tom Sawyer's Island.

**Happyman** · 10-12-2008, 10:03 PM

^^

thanks

**Happyman** · 10-12-2008, 10:08 PM

Was that an answer Tex ?
If So sorry but no

( confused cos your post appeared before the pic for a moment !!!)an

**Mr Pot** · 10-12-2008, 10:11 PM

South Korea?

**rubbajohnny** · 10-12-2008, 10:14 PM

china

**Texpat** · 10-12-2008, 10:18 PM

yeah, korea or china... or japan, notice the arching bridge on the right...

Shot in the dark -- Kao San Ri, North Korea

**Thetyim** · 10-12-2008, 10:23 PM

Anping Artillery Fort , Tainan

The fort was built in 1840 during the First Opium War. It is the only surviving of four fortresses built by the Qing at Anping Port to defend Taiwan from British invasion.

**Happyman** · 10-12-2008, 10:34 PM

SHIT you have it

also known as the eternal fortress !
lovely place

Well done

Note the cannon logo - it is a British Armstrong cannon that they shelled British ships with !!

**Thetyim** · 10-12-2008, 10:37 PM

Found this lovely blog
Tainan’s historical sites « The Daily Bubble Tea

I was googling "japan fort" at the time

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