"Up the Žehličky" - a photo on Flickriver

            Tatra T6A5 number 7951 progresses serenely along route 9 at Obchodná bearing advertising decals publicising a Singapore-based Bamboo supplier, mmm sounds tasty!

Operator DPB operates over 50 of these ČKD Tatra produced trams on the streets of Bratislava, this example was manufactured in 1997.

Apparently these units are colloquially known as 'Irons' (Žehlička in Slovak) due to the vehicle's design resembling the triangular surface of clothing irons when seen from greater height(!)

The phrase "Up the Irons", as everyone knows, refers to the saluting and heralding of the worlds greatest band Iron Maiden - the evolution of the phrase is as follows;

Bass player and god-like genius Steve Harris founded the group in East London in December 1975, Harris was and still is a die-hard fan of West Ham United football club. West Ham United were formed in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC, changing their name in 1900 to West Ham United FC to reflect the area in which they were based. Over the course of time the phrases "Up the Hammers" or "Up the Irons" evolved to be used by supporters of the club to hail the team on the pitch. West Ham United FC are known to all in football circles as "The Hammers" and the club badge is a pair of crossed hammers reflecting the club's heritage. The synthesis of Harris' connection to the club, the name of the band, the genre of music and the area they sprang from in East London all came together in a wonderful osmosis to embrace the chant from the terraces - and after all, a football crowd and a stadium concert crowd are similar in many ways.

All together now "Up the Irons"

The gentleman on the roof of the shops to the left of frame is apparently Baron Prášil. Baron Prášil is the Czech name for the historical and literary character Baron Munchausen and he isdepicted here riding a cannonball, y'know, like you do.

Taken in: Slovakia / Bratislava / Bratislava (show map)

Taken on: June 24, 2022

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