Transport in Old Moscow

spanic — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:03:26 +0000

Ever wonder what were people driving back in the beginning of the 20th century? Like this tractor/car hybrid. This is actually a construction vehicle. On this picture we can see Prospect “Kalinina” being built.

This is what they used to mount the electric wires for the trolley buses.

More construction…

Back in those days, seaplanes could actually land on Moscow river, this plane is called Dornier Wal.

A steam powered boat of course…

And bikes…Lot’s of bikes

Here’s the mailman.

The flower vendor. “Delivering flowers to your House” says the ad. Note that in those times there were even number plates on bikes.

There were double-deckers too but they quickly disappeared.

This is apparently one of the first “electric” trams in Moscow.

A shop on wheels.

Going to the market.

Even the kids had something to drive.

The first imported police cars of the 90’s. Before that date police only used Russian built vehicles.

And why not, an elephant.

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Transport in Old Moscow