Andy Rodker

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Posted: 28 Aug 2019


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Calle de Olíd, Trafalgar, Chamberí, Madrid - and a puzzle to me.

Calle de Olíd, Trafalgar, Chamberí, Madrid -    and a puzzle to me.
The yellow fronted building has an old METRO logo above the door. This looks like an old workshop and although it is only about 200 metres from where I know Line 2 runs, there is no obvious sidings area nor obvious route for trains to take (and line 2 was constructed not all that far underground). The streets were all solidly built up long before the metro came through (or rather below) here! Perhaps some sidings were intended but not built, leaving the workshop high and dry. It is also quite possible that it might be some kind of electricity substation. I don't know and can't seem to find out. I have books on the Madrid Metro (how sad is that!).
Having said that, I do like the building and the street.
24 HOURS LATER AND I HAVE THE ANSWER. IT IS AN ELECTRICITY SUBSTATION, one of two that served line 2 in the early days!

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 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
Yes I see what you mean - it does give the impression that it was something to do with the Metro. It does look a nice street, however.
4 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Jenny McIntyre club
Thank you, Jenny.
The sign above the door says METRO, so it obviously is connected! That's what got me puzzling. This often happens because I look UP sometimes rather than down at the ground, like so many people!
(It also means I tread in more than my fair share of dog pooh!)
4 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
It is a nice street and it's good to look up. Amazing what you find. I hope you get to the bottom oof your mystery.
4 years ago.
 William Sutherland
William Sutherland club
Fabulous street shot!

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4 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Jean,
William,
Many thanks to you both!
4 years ago.
 sasithorn_s
sasithorn_s
Lovely and colorful scene . Andy!
4 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Thank you, sasi!
4 years ago.
 Mario Vargas
Mario Vargas club
always lovely MAdrid in every angle
4 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Sunny and colourful streetscape Andy.
4 years ago.
 Boro
Boro
Bien vu !!! Jolie compo
4 years ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Yes, nice pieces of a puzzle!
4 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
Well done ;-)
Have a great evening.
4 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Mario,
Jaap,
Boro,
Judite,
June,
Many thanks to you all!
4 years ago. Edited 4 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
It's a lovely street scene.
4 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Thank you, Rosa!
4 years ago.

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