Tag: Steampunk
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Ni-Tele Really Big Clock: Hayao Miyazaki’s Giant Clock in Tokyo
At 12 meters tall by 18 meters long the Ni-Tele Really Big Clock lives up to its name. Designed by animator Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli this masterpiece has 32 separate moving mechanical features. Its design includes unusual characters, miniature workshops, bells, and mechanical limbs. Several times a day, these features spring into action during… Read more
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Maitland Steamfest 2023
Maitland Steamfest 2023 This took place on 29 and 30 April 2023 in Maitland, New South Wales. Maitland Steamfest 2023 was a festival of steam and industrial heritage. The festival celebrates Maitland’s rich steam and industrial history, which dates back to the 19th century when the city was a major coal mining and railway centre.… Read more
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Hunter Valley Steamfest Maitland
Hunter Valley Steamfest is an annual event held at Maitland in the Hunter Valley. Although focused around steam trains it also includes a large number of stalls selling local produce. There were also plenty of options for refreshments from stalls and shops to pubs and restaurants. The main attractions are the steam locomotives 6029 “The… Read more