Train

[dorkn]

Took this today the the museum of transportation in St.Louis

http://webpages.charter.net/dorkn1/trains/bwtrain.jpg

[dorkn]

Here is one more
http://webpages.charter.net/dorkn1/trains/wheels.jpg

[Belmondo]

Those are both wonderful, each for different reasons. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be #1 as it clearly shows the ravages of age, weather, and hard use on these old girls.

#2 is a difficult shot to get because of the black on black. You did very well with it.

[dorkn]

Thank you very much. Black on black is tough. So was the black trains and the bright skys. The sky wanted to blow out real easy.

[Quantum]

Love #1 as well, great shots.

[RockOne]

Both are great shots. The first has a very historic feel. What a pity she isn't steaming any more !

[Reigh Higgins]

Lovely black and white . Both are really nice.

[stoneylonesome]

Beautiful shots, Love them both.

[dorkn]

Thanks everyone. I thought #1 turned out nice and nostalgic. I used the Channel Mixer in photoshop CS to acheive the look and feel with the sky. I had never been to that museum before and would like to go back again sometime.

[mjordan]

Pretty nice shot, although it's a shame the train is in the condition. I posted a shot of the SP&S #700 engine not too long ago that looks a lot like this engine... except the #700 has been restored and is all shinny and running. There are a few differences but they look to be pretty close to the same era and type.

Mike

[Dr Chaos]

Ummm ... just curious: where does the boiler plate say that engine was made?

[dorkn]

I have no clue about trains. That was my 2st time shooting them. I guess I should have read the info signs by each one to learn a little about them.

[Belmondo]

I got curious about it, too. It looked like an Alco, but most steam engines of that era looked pretty similar.

A little Googling got me the following:

http://206.103.49.193/stlmot/htm/stlmot05.htm

This is an 0-8-0 built by Alco (Yay me!) in 1926 and is unusual by being a 3-cylinder locomotive. It would probably have been used for heavy switching and/or indurstrial use. It would probably not have been a road engine due to the absence of a pilot truck.

[Dr Chaos]

It looked like an ALCO to me, too. I grew up in Schenectady, NY, and have a certain admiration for ALCO. I've travelled all across the country and found their locomotives (built in Schenectady) on display everywhere. I always look at the boiler plates on the old trains ...

[tim]

I like #2 best, as it has a touch of color.

[Dr Chaos]

I like Mia Stone best.

[RJSorensen]

I love train shots . . . thank you.