Post Your Best Train Shot......

[Waddo]

Lets see all your best train pics...........:D :D

Heres one to get you all started, a Class 37 taken in Wales about two years ago.

55274

[b16pwrdej1]

This isn't one that I put in my "best" category, but I always liked it.
http://static.flickr.com/9/86184918_b6def997fa_b.jpg

[Tom W]

Here's one that I like a bit....

http://www.pbase.com/photosbytom/image/51994958.jpg

[rckaine]

Here is one of my favs. I call it "Who's Railroad is it?" because it is has units from 3 of US and Canada's 6 Class 1 railroads. It was also a chance we took to shot this. We herd this guy coming while we were setting up our shot for the UP2001. We took the chance and cought this guy outside Rochelle, IL.. We ended up missing the 2001 that day, but this shot was well worth it. Needless to say I cought the 2001 a few months later sitting in a yard a nice sunny summer day.

Kaine


http://i.pbase.com/o4/73/590473/1/55833983.BNSFRochelle.jpg

[J T]

Taken a few years ago with my Olympus 550 (3mp). Will have some with my "real" camera as soon as the weather gets nice. :)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jimthias/Trains/CP8655.jpg

[J T]

Another one with the crappy Olympus. Couldn't decide which one I liked better, so I'm posting both:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jimthias/Trains/Amtrak140.jpg

[J T]

TomW, I really love the POV on your picture as well as the autumn look to it. How far off the tracks were you?

[Tom W]

TomW, I really love the POV on your picture as well as the autumn look to it. How far off the tracks were you?

I was about 7 or 8 feet away from the rails. I almost always stay 5 feet or more away, unless I'm positive that its clear. Of course, on a curve, there is no "positive". I used the 70-200 telephoto zoom in that shot so it may appear that I'm closer than I actually am.

BTW, I like the scenario of the Amtrak shot. I don't quite miss my northern Ohio winters, but I do like to see snowy images on occasion. :)

[i-gadget]

River Adur - Shoreham - November 2005

Don't have any real favourites yet - but I like this one. 20D only one month old at the time so still gettiing used to it together with the Sigma 18-125.
As a result of this outing the Sigma was returned to dealer as it was extremely soft between 18-45mm. Replacement (direct from Sigma) a lot better.

John

[Waddo]

Nice shots 'JT' even if it is a "crappy" Olympus :confused:

[superchief]

Not my favorite, but one I like...

55595

http://thechiefway.com/

[MattyB]

has anyone ever done a pan of a train? i think that would look amazing.

would be quite hard i suspect

[Jon Foster]

I don't think I have anything decent compared to what's already here but I'll take a look...

Jon.

[2005GLI]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/CSXsd70.jpg

[Stargazerfrank]

Heading for the turntable at Tennessee Valley RR Museum 10-30-04.

[J T]

Nice shots 'JT' even if it is a "crappy" Olympus :confused:

Thanks, Waddo. :D

[DZ]

A couple I took on a family outing...

http://zanelli.smugmug.com/photos/34728807-L-1.jpg

http://zanelli.smugmug.com/photos/34728547-L-1.jpg

[kawter2]

I don't know if this fits as i'm not an avid train shooter, but it is a train and I liked it


http://blog.ericcotter.com/images/going_somewhere.jpg

[EOSAddict]

Can't believe there isn't a single steam engine yet !!

[kevin_c]

I don't shoot many trains etc. but just thought I'd join in...

[Coder33404]

I don't shoot many trains etc. but just thought I'd join in... Very nice!

[kevin_c]

Very nice!

Thanks, It does lose a lot in re-sizing for the forum though (less than 100k).:(

[J T]

I don't know if this fits as i'm not an avid train shooter, but it is a train and I liked it




Terrific! That would make a great poster, and I wouldn't mind hanging that in my house. http://bestsmileys.com/thumbs/2.gif

[Woolburr]

http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v13/p239329511-5.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p218712318/ee43e0e7)
Just one I like.

[Jon Foster]

This is one of my favorites...

http://www.pbase.com/jfoster/image/70779233.jpg

Jon.

[FlatBattery]

Can't believe there isn't a single steam engine yet !!

OK, here's a steam engine....

http://images.fotopic.net/y49xwk.jpg

This is actually a scan from a slide taken a good few years ago when I worked in Zimbabwe. At least it was taken with a Canon Camera (an A1).

[J T]

This is one of my favorites...


That's not in Michigan, is it?

[Tom W]

Ahhhh, steam. Needs fire....

http://www.pbase.com/photosbytom/image/41034367/large.jpg

[EOSAddict]

Nice one flat battery..

[Pawnee Dan]

Nice one Tom W. I can feel the heat.

[drews578]

Anchorage to Seward

[drews578]

EOSAddict, Your shot would be awesome printed on metalic paper!

[Belmondo]

Okay, this is certainly not my best, but it is actually one of my favorites. It was the first shot I ever took with an L lens. I had just been to the camera store and borrowed a used 400 f/5.6L that I was considering buying. I went to my favorite spot, and this group of helpers was heading east to pick up a westbound train in Thousand Palms.

http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/Hot-August-Nights/UP_2763.jpg

[Belmondo]

OK, here's a steam engine....

http://images.fotopic.net/y49xwk.jpg

This is actually a scan from a slide taken a good few years ago when I worked in Zimbabwe. At least it was taken with a Canon Camera (an A1).

That's called a Beyer-Garrett, and they ran a lot of them in Africa. I don't know why the design didn't catch on in the US since it was a great way to get the locomotive's weight over the driving wheels.

Great shot.

In fact, these are all really wonderful. Thanks, everyone.

[Stargazerfrank]

Can't believe there isn't a single steam engine yet !!

Here's one I took somewhere in North Carolina back in 10/04.:)

[Jon Foster]

That's not in Michigan, is it?

Yep. It was taken at the Huckleberry Railroad in Flint.

Jon.

[lostprophet]

not the best pictures ever taken but these were taken out of a window on a very slow trip to scotland ( arrived 4 hours late ) and this is why....

[lostprophet]

and one more

[::John::]

When my son drives, we rarely stop, let alone slow down.

I managed a couple, though

#1

http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/images/nz/DSC01888.jpg

[::John::]

#2

http://www.kiwi-in-oz.com/images/nz/DSC01889.jpg

[Mike Smith]

This is one of my better ones. It's an old film scan, so disregard the softness.

http://www.trainweb.org/railpics/up6281.jpg

[Tom W]

Wow! Some really nice ones here!

[Jon Foster]

Mike, I thought you were going to be home bound by now?

Jon.

[gmaize]

Kawter,

That shot fits and I LOVE IT!!

--gmaize

[Waddo]

and one more

Nice one Andy I new you couldn't resist posting :lol:

[Waddo]

I don't know if this fits as i'm not an avid train shooter, but it is a train and I liked it


http://blog.ericcotter.com/images/going_somewhere.jpg
Fantastic shot,nice work !! :D

[tellysurv]

One of my favorites

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c90/tellysurv/DPC_site/CS943nite11.jpg

[Jon Foster]

That's a cool shot too. Wasn't that ACL paint? I don't know why but I like the high nose GP-9's. Did you happen to notice if it was passenger or freight? It almost looks like a heat exhaust on the top of the nose hood.

Jon.

[tellysurv]

This engine is actaully a GP18 that used to belong to the Norfolk & Western RR. After that it went to the Waccamaw Coast Line in Conway, SC. That's where the ACL looking paint came from. The WCL paint strongly resembled ACL purple.
This engine and the passenger cars behind it all belong to the current shortline, Carolina Southern RR.
This particular photo was taken close to Christmas in 2004 and this was a special Christmas party excursion. It had just came back to the depot to tie down for the night, but from the looks of it, the party still rages on inside.

if you look close on the long hood, you can see the NW letters peeking through the paint right under the dynamic blisters...

[badrotation]

I have a couple... First one is from the local narrow guage railroad. The rest are from work.

http://huckleberryfoamer.hopto.org/cpg143/albums/userpics/10001/HuckleberryContestFinalSMALLer.jpg


http://huckleberryfoamer.hopto.org/cpg143/albums/userpics/10001/1225filmsmall.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/%7Edinglebat9303/_MG_9626.jpg


http://home.comcast.net/%7Edinglebat9303/385oops.jpg

[badrotation]

And one more of one of our workers wire-brushing the thermic syphons in the firebox of 1225, preparing for repair-work. This photo only shows approx. half of the firebox.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Edinglebat9303/_MG_9628.jpg

[Mike6158]

I only have a couple... I don't think this is "best" but it's the other one :)

http://images16.fotki.com/v271/photos/4/42560/3082797/BNSF5-vi.jpg

[kilowat]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/jmwatt/IMG_0273-1.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/41/98518362_d2183a315c_o.jpg
A Mikado steam engine, the last "Iron Horse" used by the I.C.R.R., serves as a memorial to the passage of the Steam Age.

[boBquincy]

This was taken at the beginning of the Virginia Creeper Trail, an old railroad that has been converted into a bicycle trail.
The train is the "Walter E. Disney".

[swampfox1]

A couple I took.

[Michael L]

I dont have many train shots. This was actually my first train shot.

http://Aryn.smugmug.com/photos/56160228-L.jpg

[mjordan]

Here is a 8 image (if I remember correctly) panorama of the Spokane, Portland & Seattle #700 steam engine on display in it's home city of Portland, Oregon.

http://www.sitnprettyphoto.com/display/trainpano4118med.jpg

Mike

[Waddo]

Thats one big fire box 'badrotation' :eek:

[Kemcmanus]

I took this one yesterday...

[busterboy]

http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~tprocter/Various/loco.jpg

[badrotation]

Thats one big fire box 'badrotation' :eek:

90 cubic feet :)

[Nidz]

I can't realy compete with you hardcores with L lenses who do this all the time but here's my favourite pic

http://home.alphalink.com.au/~nbaxter/misc/train.jpg

[kingsown]

shot at the worth valley

[J T]

I can't realy compete with you hardcores with L lenses who do this all the time but here's my favourite pic



That looks a little like a distant relative of Thomas The Tank engine. :)

[ACDCROCKS]

heres a few of one of my best train shots

[Woolburr]

I can't realy compete with you hardcores with L lenses who do this all the time but here's my favourite pic

Competes just fine. Excellent shot of an unusual sight for many of us.

[jeffbmw]

My only train shot, but this old obry is awesome


http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=53764&d=1138746279

[Carzee]

I'm smiling after looking over this thread because in 7 weeks it'll be annual Steamfest time here. Aiming to hire a 5D and a white lens for the occasion...

[bvi steve]

I'll play...this is near Santa Cruz Ca.

[Belmondo]

Roaring Camp & Big Trees.

It's one of my favorite tourist lines anywhere. You really do get the flavor of old-time narrow-gauge logging railroading.

[ACDCROCKS]

Roaring Camp & Big Trees.

It's one of my favorite tourist lines anywhere. You really do get the flavor of old-time narrow-gauge logging railroading.
I think I saw that on a railroad video I have "America By Rail"...Seems very interesting and fun

[tigerroar]

not the best pictures ever taken but these were taken out of a window on a very slow trip to scotland ( arrived 4 hours late ) and this is why....

No comments about these pictures? None whatsoever?? I don't believe it!

Surely half the job with photography is getting a 'perfect' photo but the other half has to be getting something relevant doesn't it?

What are the chances of getting a picture like that in everyday life??? Awesome work lostprophet!!!

[Orgnoi1]

Here is my FIRST train shot... :) certainly not my last... but I can say its my best for now...LOL

http://www.northeastmoto.com/forums/gallery/files/4/3/2006_02_22-R01.jpg

[the_erickee]

here's mine... nothing special.

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/2906/img49793tm.jpg

[the_erickee]

plus... a little editting

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/2576/train5ih.jpg

[Jon Foster]

I like that last picture. Cool idea.

Jon.

[Carzee]

http://i.pbase.com/g3/58/572458/2/55076679.CRW_4905v1.jpg

[Greg_C]

Has this been done yet?;) Didn't check the complete thread. I don't have any real ones.:D

http://www.steadyhands.net/photogallery/albums/temp/image7278.jpg

[J T]

This is known as the Coopersville & Marne Railroad. It's a small line that runs between the two towns on about a six mile stretch of track. Coopersville has a population of about 3900, while Marne is probably around 250, so I really have NO idea what they would be taking from one town to the other in these boxcars. I think they just wanted an excuse to drive the train on this beautiful sunny morning.

Small town freight train at its finest! :lol:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jimthias/Trains/Coopersville--Marne.jpg

[Jon Foster]

Wow, that center cab switcher looks great!

Jon.

[ACDCROCKS]

a rare seen*

[J T]

Wow, that center cab switcher looks great!

Jon.

Yes, and judging from how clean it was, I'd say it's pretty new...or they don't use it that much (probably the latter).

Some more photos of the C&M RR: http://www.railroadmichigan.com/coopersvillemarne.html

[Belmondo]

Yes, and judging from how clean it was, I'd say it's pretty new...or they don't use it that much (probably the latter).

Some more photos of the C&M RR: http://www.railroadmichigan.com/coopersvillemarne.html

It looks like a GE 44-ton switcher. If so, they were built between 1942 (the year I was built) and 1956.

[J T]

Wow! They definitely keep it looking new. Thanks for the info. The railroad is their pride in this small town, so I don't think there is any shortage of volunteers to keep things in good shape.

However, they DO need some work on this old rust bucket. It's been sitting in the same spot for quite some time, but I'm sure the good people of Coopersville will get this baby looking good before too long.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jimthias/Trains/rustysteam.jpg

[Jon Foster]

It looks like a GE 44-ton switcher. If so, they were built between 1942 (the year I was built) and 1956.

They were a fairly common engine but I've only seen a small handful that have been restored and/or running around doing work. That one looks fantastic!

Jon.

[J T]

Here's a close up (75% crop). Ugh...I should have used the 50mm.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jimthias/Trains/CMengine1.jpg

[kevin_c]

Went for a ride on the Swanage Railway in Dorset (UK) today, I was quite pleased with this one, although I wish the grey 'box' in the bottom LH corner wasn't there.

This is ex British Railways class 4MT 2-6-4 No. 80078 running round it's coaches at Norden, near Corfe Castle.

Taken with my Canon 28-105 @50mm. unfortunately the quality of the image has suffered in resizing for web (100k)

[Belmondo]

These are all great shots, but Kevin, yours just catches my fancy. I wouldn't worry about the grey box. It's pretty hard to get an action shot without some sort of clutter.

[kevin_c]

These are all great shots, but Kevin, yours just catches my fancy. I wouldn't worry about the grey box. It's pretty hard to get an action shot without some sort of clutter.

Thanks Belmondo, Yes I must admit that when I saw it I thought 'Yes!'
I think the highlights on top the loco are a little 'burnt out', but the whole scene seems to work, for me at least.

I had such an enjoyable day out yesterday, and decided I needed a bit more 'reach' on my 28-105 so have just ordered the Canon 24-105L IS this morning - It should be here tomorrow :-) Not sure what to do with the 28-105 now though...

[J T]

Thanks Belmondo, Yes I must admit that when I saw it I thought 'Yes!'
I think the highlights on top the loco are a little 'burnt out', but the whole scene seems to work, for me at least.

Nice shot! I agree with belmondo...although I might be tempted to photoshop the gray box out (or crop the photo tighter). However, it's all a part of the RR scene, so I wouldn't worry about it too much.


I had such an enjoyable day out yesterday, and decided I needed a bit more 'reach' on my 28-105 so have just ordered the Canon 24-105L IS this morning - It should be here tomorrow :-) Not sure what to do with the 28-105 now though...

You lucky dog! I'll take that other lens off your hands if you feel like donating!! :lol:

[Belmondo]

They only problem with the grey box is that it's an electrical equipment cabinet, and that tends to tip off the era of the photo. Still, it's a wonderful shot, and I wouldn't worry about the blow-out highlights onthe top of the engine. There's no important detail lost, and it can be argued that it adds to the image.

[kevin_c]

J T - Thanks for you comments and the offer of taking my old lens off my hands - very generous of you :-)
I'll more than likely keep it for travelling 'light' (holidays etc.) the 24-105 will be a bit heavier! (I also take the grip off my 20D when i am on holiday)

Belmondo - my thoughts about the cabinet as well - it does give the game away about the era...

[J T]

Had to do a quick climb up the side of a snow covered hill of a highway overpass to get this one today. I fell and slipped halfway down the hill on my ass after getting the photo. The whole time I had my arm extended all the way up to protect the camera. Fortunately no one was around, or else they would have had a good laugh.

There was a strong late afternoon sun hitting this east bounder today. I sure wish this would have been heading west instead. Oh well, can't always have the perfect lighting.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jimthias/Trains/BNSFcoaltrain.jpg

[Jonathan Foster]

Nice shot!

[kevin_c]

Very nice JT , That kind of lighting is a nightmare to meter for - sometimes I just wish the sun would go behind a nice thin white cloud!
Hope your a** feels better now :-)

[Glenn.B]

Great thread!
Just to jump on the band wagon, although not as exciting as the trains seen across the pond. i just love those BIG engines. :)

[J T]

Bump. This thread has been dead way too long. Let's get it going again.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jimthias/Trains/CSXGrandLedge-1667.jpg

[jonklein611]

Here ya go....

http://photos-372.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v15/238/72/9354099/n9354099_30307372_7617.jpg

[Orgnoi1]

LOL ok you asked for it... since my post a page or two back my photography has changed quite a bit... I am not actually a staff photog for a railroad... and shoot railroads about 90% of the time...LOL

Fall in Ct. on the NECR
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_10_18-R07.jpg

[Orgnoi1]

Technically not a "Canon shot"... taken with my Mamiya 645 TL Pro during the 1st Annual Nightshoot at Berkshire Scenic Railroad Museum....

http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_08_27-R02a-post.jpg

[Orgnoi1]

One more... this time with my 5D and 17-35 Tamron...

http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_08_26-R15.jpg

[Belmondo]

Orgnoi1:
Those are great shots. The b&w image could easily have been taken in the 1940s or 50s (except for the plastic trash can and vending machine:lol:).

Just a reminder, though. There is an 800 pixel limit on posted images---that is, 800 pixels on the longest side. If you want to share images larger than that, you will have to be satisfied with just posting links to them.

I'll leave yours here to give you a little time to make the change.

Thanks,

Tom

[T.D.]

Shots of this one were posted earlier in this thread. This is the 700 when in Salem, Oregon earlier this year.

http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/92641682-L.jpg



http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/107970822-L.jpg


http://hoyboy.smugmug.com/photos/92641690-L.jpg

[Labonte]

http://www.danielgustafsson.com/photos/train/2006-04-02/IMG_5276.JPG

http://www.danielgustafsson.com/photos/train/IMG_9671.JPG

http://www.danielgustafsson.com/photos/train/IMG_5255.JPG

[RadAL]

something a little different.

Taken from a Eurostar train looking at other Eurostar trains (my trip to europe, last summer... taken with a Minolta Dimage F300)

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/2672/pict1397ko9.jpg

[Woolburr]

I am fond of this one for the paint scheme.
http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v12/p676172855-4.jpg (http://Frogdawg.zenfolio.com/p379048409/e284d9437)
Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
1/250s f/20.0 at 280.0mm iso400 1.4x T-Con

[Turbowolf]

Here's one I took while near Glacier National Park. I don't usually shoot trains, but couldn't pass this one up ... sizing it for here really decreases the image quality. ; (

[RadAL]

then don't use the attachment option! use imageshack.us (or www.tinypic.com ) and use the direct link with the / tags ;)

[Labonte]

http://www.danielgustafsson.com/photos/train/t150/IMG_9249.JPG

http://www.danielgustafsson.com/photos/train/t150/IMG_9314.JPG

http://www.danielgustafsson.com/photos/train/t150/IMG_9143.JPG

[J T]

Nothing like giving an old thread a good kick in the arse! :D Nice pictures, guys. http://bestsmileys.com/thumbs/7.gif

[angryhampster]

UNfortunately this is my only train shot. I need to find more.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/artistic/trainsmall.jpg

[RadAL]

don't ask me the story on this one... its been here as long as I can remember...

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/5830/img4119aw0.jpg

[jack lumber]

A compressed air driven train at an abandoned coal mine near Banff
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/IMG_3478.jpg

[2005GLI]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/august19thcsxcorrected.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/april27thCSX-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/october13th1800.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/2005GLI/Train%20pics/october23rdnewfoundland.jpg

[Ballen Photo]

There are some really nice shots here guys. What a great thread. :D
My humble rendering.
-Bruce
http://www.fototime.com/3C7BB8A7F4C1C09/standard.jpg

[Belmondo]

Another one I liked...


http://www.onlinephotographers.com/gallery/albums/Hot-August-Nights/Palm_Springs_Amtrak_Station.sized.jpg

[Orgnoi1]

Yup this is a thread I like... for sure... heh...

My shots are all too large as the Northeast Site we run has less size restrictions so here are a few links and descriptions...

Right out of the 1950's!
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_08_26-R05.jpg

Conway Scenic RR's Steam... little extra processing to give an old effect...
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_08_13-R05.JPG

1950's Postcard, via 2006 and Medium Format Film...
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_07_02-R04b.jpg

"On the job"
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_07_29-R16.jpg

"Coupler"... this shot caused quite the controversy on a few message boards as to the safety of myself while taking the shot. It was actually taken from the work pit during inspection of the locomotive, so it WAS safe and no animals were hurt during this shot either...LOL
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_07_14-R08.jpg

[Orgnoi1]

"Forgotten Steel"

These shots were taken at various locations depicting (IMO) a total waste of our railroading history. Everything you see is salvagable and my firsthand knowledge is that they have been inquired about, but will not be moved to places that will give the TLC needed to bring them back to operation.

B&M RS-3
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_06_27-R10.jpg

Beautiful NY Central Pullman
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_06_27-R14.jpg

L.I.R.R. Engine in Shambles
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/2006_06_27-R15-Moody.jpg

This last shot isnt a forgotten piece, but actually a semi-restored (I think) one...

Ulster & Delaware Caboose (thought to be burned to the ground-by records)... at the Catskill Mountain Railroad Museum
http://www.northeastfoto.com/gallery/files/4/3/CMRRFramePicture-Moody-Post.jpg

[BigIve]

G'day All,

Thought I would post some trains from Down Under. These were taken at the "Puffing Billy" tourist railway here in Melbourne.


http://www.pbase.com/bigive/image/67881964.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/bigive/image/67883486.jpg

one of the train in action.

http://www.pbase.com/bigive/image/67883397.jpg

[jack lumber]

Wonderfull shots people, keep em coming!!

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n250/bobbiel/Picture003.jpg

[Belmondo]

G'day All,

Thought I would post some trains from Down Under. These were taken at the "Puffing Billy" tourist railway here in Melbourne.


http://www.pbase.com/bigive/image/67881964.jpg

Very nice. Is this one a Beyer-Garrett? (sp?)

[Mike31]

A few I like using the ole P&S.

[Belmondo]

A few I like using the ole P&S.I like them. The one could use a little horizon straightening, but it's only a distraction---it doesn't ruin the shot.

They don't look like they were taken anywhere near Dayton...

[Mike31]

Thanks Belmondo.

Powder River Basin, WY.

[Belmondo]

Powder River Basin, WY.


Ah, so.

[Mike31]

A little closer to home. Elevated track in downtown Dayton. Not crazy about the pole, but it was there first....
As with a lot of CSX, needs a paint job.

[2005GLI]

i hate that paint job. the dark futures is not bad.

[Mike31]

Agreed. The Dark Futures is much better but still not as good as the old Chessie colors.

[BigIve]

Very nice. Is this one a Beyer-Garrett? (sp?)

You are very correct it is. I took a shot of the plate on the side and it says.

"Beyer, Peacock & Co Ltd. Manchester 1926. H.W. Garrett's Patent No17165 - 1907."

[Belmondo]

You are very correct it is. I took a shot of the plate on the side and it says.

"Beyer, Peacock & Co Ltd. Manchester 1926. H.W. Garrett's Patent No17165 - 1907."

I always thought the design made a great deal of sense. I'm not sure why they never caught on in America.

[Labonte]

http://www.danielgustafsson.com/photos/train/IMG_5181-1.JPG

[Blue Deuce]

My only train. Outside of Big Timber, Mt.

[VisualOddity]

Here are a few of mine... Comments welcome! :cool:



http://www.theshuttereffect.com/Portfolio/Industrial/photos/0013.jpg


http://www.theshuttereffect.com/Portfolio/Industrial/photos/0014.jpg


http://www.theshuttereffect.com/Portfolio/Industrial/photos/0015.jpg


http://www.visualoddity.com/VOProject/photos/0010.jpg


http://www.visualoddity.com/VOProject/photos/0028.jpg


http://www.visualoddity.com/VOProject/photos/0138.jpg

[Mike R]

Here's one

[Mike R]

A couple of more..

[RadAL]

i like your pics visual oddity, very nice.

[Orgnoi1]

VisualOddity... your shots are really nice... I love B&W for trains... the only thing I would work on either with PS or during the shot... is to try and keep your horizontal and vertical axis level with points on the pictures... its hard with trains... but something to try out...

[Labonte]

have to lift this great topic with a image :) ;)

http://www.danielgustafsson.com/photos/train/IMG_9702.JPG

[VisualOddity]

Thank You! I appreciate the comments, and yes, I will work on that next time... :)

[J T]

Got this yesterday in Wellsboro, IN, as a locally owned loco was working some hoppers under the grain elevator.

Oh, if only I had some sunshine and blue sky with this one...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y17/jimthias/Trains/WellsboroGrain-5649.jpg

[RadAL]

I don't usually take train shots... but this one is from 2004 on a trip to boston

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/268/boston2004trip147ys4.jpg

and this one is from 2005, I think at waterloo station in England, of a ICE train.

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/8316/pict1259rh6.jpg

[whiteflyer]

Not my best train photo, and certainly not up to the standard on this thread, but one I've not posted before.

The Alicante to Denia train in Spain

134092

[lostinthe619]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mkstarks/IMG_1636.jpg

[Belmondo]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mkstarks/IMG_1636.jpgGorgeous....
I see you've removed the EXIF data. Do you care to share?

[lostinthe619]

Gorgeous....
I see you've removed the EXIF data. Do you care to share?

Yeah, not by choice. Still haven't figured out how to keep that data when saving for web in CS2. :rolleyes: Needless to say that it wasn't shot in raw and I don't happen to have the original here with me. I'll have to find it on the disk at home.

[Graphyfotoz]

My best and my Fav!

Titled "Blowing Of Some Steam"

http://graphyfotoz.smugmug.com/photos/118481016-L.jpg

[kevin_c]

Just been playing with a couple of old shots originally shot in colour (RAW on my 20D), I think these work fairly well...

http://www.clapcott.com/potn/swanagebw1.jpg

http://www.clapcott.com/potn/swanagebw2.jpg

Both taken at the Swanage Railway in Dorset (England) back in March

[viatorum777]

I have driven by this many times and finally had my camera in tow and took the time to stop. It was taken at night and hand-held. My first train shot.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/339239906_27550b7056.jpg

[Jon Foster]

I have driven by this many times and finally had my camera in tow and took the time to stop. It was taken at night and hand-held. My first train shot.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/339239906_27550b7056.jpg

Wow, that's pretty darn nice for hand held in the dark!

Jon.

[ladrones]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/109/308815198_5b2a6e18c3_b.jpg