03rd Nov 2011

Steampunk Diaries – August 14th, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – August 14th, 1878 Grigor and I proceed today back to Klausenburg to attempt a train. Only one train was scheduled, but unfortunately for our purposes, a private...

06th May 2011

Steampunk Diaries – July 15th, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – July 15th, 1878 We dressed in thick riding coats, donned heavy boots and gloves. I readied a brace of pistols and Grigore was able to procure some...

30th Dec 2009

Steampunk Diaries – July 14th, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – July 14th, 1878 The last fortnight or so has seen some interesting sites and experiences. The wagon ride from Klausenburg to the remote farm in charge of...

21st Sep 2009

Steampunk Diaries – June 20th, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – June 20th, 1878 Train travel is rather dreadful in these countries I fear. The passenger services and governments have gone a long ways towards remedying issues with...

16th Sep 2009

Steampunk Diaries – June 12th, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – June 12th, 1878 Arrived at Schaffhausen early today. We came into much excitement upon the wharf. It seems a child had been taken by a monster of...

09th Feb 2009

Steampunk Diaries – June 3rd, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – June 3rd, 1878 With no small measure of help from the blacksmith the ship’s boiler is running perfectly fine now. The Captain gratefully gave the man the...

09th Feb 2009

Steampunk Diaries – June 1st, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – June 1st, 1878 This Steamboat has been making quite good time until the boiler sprung a major leak during the night. The Captain and Mates were able...

31st Dec 2008

Steampunk Diaries – May 21st, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – May 21st, 1878 Took passage upon the Rhine River in a steam powered paddle wheeled boat. Of American design this boat is not particularly well suited to...

29th Dec 2008

Steampunk Diaries – May 20th, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – May 20th, 1878 Made it safely into Berlin in the Deutsches Reich. We English refer to it as the German Empire but do not let any natives...

24th Nov 2008

Steampunk Diaries – May 17th, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – May 17th, 1878 The passage across the Channel was quite calm and quick for this time of the year. Should the tunnel ever be finished, it would...

17th Nov 2008

Steampunk Diaries – May 16th, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – May 16th, 1878 On the advice of a frequent traveler to the Country, I have picked up what is known as a “Vampire Hunter Kit,” manufactured by...

17th Nov 2008

Steampunk Diaries – May 13th, 1878

Steampunk Diaries – May 13th, 1878 An acquaintance of mine, Emerson, has come into possesion of the log book of the Andromache. It seems that Edward Bransfield who is best...

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