On the Downhill Side
Retired Steamer 1632
Posted by Bill (Belton, Missouri, United States) on 20 November 2008 in Transportation and Portfolio.
Another old locomotive slated for restoration by the rail fan club in Belton.
Thanks for dropping by to view my photos. Comments, critiques and suggestions are welcome and encouraged!
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Oh I love trains.... Going back to my childhood, living in Poland.... that's how we travelled all the time. And I mean ALL the time! As kids we used to love being on the train and after reaching the destination walk down the railroad tracks to get to Grandparent's farmhouse...... Brings back warm memories. :) Thank you!
20 Nov 2008 6:54am
@Magda: When we were kids our parents would take us to the railroad depot to watch the trains come in and depart! Back then being the engineer (driver) of the train was every little boys ambition. I was no exception. So pleased I was able to stir warm memories for you with this image! Thanks Magda!
@Marie: Thanks so much Marie! Everyone loved the OLD trains!
Matt Sutton from Sydney, Australia
wow Bill. you absolutely nailed this one! such power, weight, dominance here in your photo. excellent work. your choice of B&W is very effective. what a beast. I love the shadows creeping up on her bottom left and love the telegraph poles and wires
20 Nov 2008 9:20am
@Matt Sutton: I am lucky to be perhaps 1/2 mile from these old trains. Glad you enjoyed this one Matt! Thank you so much!
Denise from Perry, United States
This is awsome! I will have to share with HArrison, black and White is the only way to share this piece of history.... This locomotive looks so powerful and the angle portrays its dominance.
20 Nov 2008 10:39am
@Denise: Rarely see a steamer on the rails any more. Last year one of the few still mobile came to Kansas City and spent a couple of days in town. My son and I intended to go down to see it but never made it. It was part of a tour of the locomotive across the country. I think it was an Atlantic and Pacific locomotive belonging to the Union Pacific Railroad which was one of the last and largest steam locomotives built.
@Veronelle: Thank you so much Veronelle!
Mary from PA, United States
I'm glad to hear they are going to restore it...it will be amazing to see. Wonderful capture...the B&W is perfect for this !!
20 Nov 2008 1:35pm
@Mary: It may be years before they get it back to its original glory. Just a few guys working on a large assortment of very large machines. Thanks Mary!
@PD: Thanks Paul. I thought it was a good venue. I'm glad others agree!
@Justin: Appreciate you coming by and your comments! Thanks Justin!
Tracey from White Hall, United States
I love old trains. My great-grandfather was an engineer. It must be in my blood! Nice shot.
20 Nov 2008 10:27pm
@Tracey: I'll bet it IS in your blood! Thanks so much Tracey!
gbe from kansas city, United States
great shot bill. it really gives a sense of the bulk and lines of this old beauty.
20 Nov 2008 10:49pm
@gbe: Thanks yet again Grant!
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
A wonderful amount of detail in this old beauty captured here, B&W was definitely the way to go with this image, you have captured this so well, great image Bill.
20 Nov 2008 11:27pm
@Kylie Greenan: I cherish your comments and evaluations Kylie! Thank you so much!
@Denise: Hi Harrison! Good to hear from you again! No I never did ride on this one.... but when I was about your age I rode on a train pulled by a locomotive just like this! Smoke came out of the smokestack and steam came out of the pistons! It ran on steam that was made by a big fire that boiled the water and made steam. An engineer drove the train and a fireman kept putting coal on the fire to keep it burning! I'll bet it was hot in the cab in the summer!
@Steve Rice: Amen! Thank you Steve!
@Vink: Thank you so much Vink! I visited your site and found ONLY superb work!
