OSL Snowblower . . .

RJSorensen · 4th of March 2005 (Fri)

I have seen this rotary snow plow work . . . it is the snow plow that the Oregon Short Line used on the main line between Ogden and Portland. The Portland Rose had to make schedule through my neck of the woods and it was this beast that cleared the track of drifts and 'extra' deep snow. I think they are going to restore her and put it on display in Ogden at the Union Station. I am a sucker for trains and anything that goes with them.

I hope the train followers enjoy the view of the blades.

20D/50 1.4 w/sneaker zoom

thomascanty · 5th of March 2005 (Sat)

Now, that's red!

What is a sneaker zoom?

RJSorensen · 5th of March 2005 (Sat)

LOL, will with the Canon 50mm/1.4 if you want to get closer . . . you have to walk up to do the zooming, thus it is a 'sneaker zoom' lens.

thomascanty · 5th of March 2005 (Sat)

LOL!

And, here I thought there was some new toy I was going to have to run out and buy...

Belmondo · 5th of March 2005 (Sat)

For years, the Southern Pacific kept a Snow Blower parked in the yard at Sparks, Nevada (Reno). They kept another one in Roseville (Sacramento). I guess the thinking was that if there was a big storm in the Sierras, they could attack it from both directions. They've had relatively few big storms in recent years, and they eventually moved all the equipment to Roseville.

Most of the snow blowers are pretty old and get very limited use. Nowadays the railroads much prefer to use plows and flangers whenever possible.

Nice picture....

marie · 6th of March 2005 (Sun)

they certainly could see it coming
red for danger

I thought it was another peacok/hen for a second

interesting

stoneylonesome · 6th of March 2005 (Sun)

WOW! I'd hate to get sucked into that one.

Nice shot.

RJSorensen · 6th of March 2005 (Sun)

I figure it is about seven feet to the center of the rotary . . . so this is no small machine. That means that each vein is as tall as a big man. and the RPM on this can move some air, throw some snow. I have seen the 'wedge' plows but they are not as photogenic as these . . .

Belmondo · 6th of March 2005 (Sun)

That's an old steam-powered unit. Very cool.

5th of March 2005 (Sat)	#2
thomascanty Bold. Pink. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In Transition Posts: 37,334	Re: OSL Snowblower . . . Now, that's red! What is a sneaker zoom? __________________ My name is Lonnie, but I answer to Thomas too. LDPhotography.net \| Weekly Pioneer "Young at heart. Slightly older in other parts."

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RJSorensen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Near Tin Cup, Wyoming, USA Posts: 1,706 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: OSL Snowblower . . . LOL, will with the Canon 50mm/1.4 if you want to get closer . . . you have to walk up to do the zooming, thus it is a 'sneaker zoom' lens. __________________ "With Some Practice . . . I Am Able to Believe Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast!" 5D, 20D, EF 50 f/1.4, EF 16-35 L, EF-S 17-85, EF 24-70 L, EF 100-400 L, 1.4 TC II, Tubes, 550 EX, 580 EX.

5th of March 2005 (Sat)	#4
thomascanty Bold. Pink. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In Transition Posts: 37,334	Re: OSL Snowblower . . . LOL! And, here I thought there was some new toy I was going to have to run out and buy... __________________ My name is Lonnie, but I answer to Thomas too. LDPhotography.net \| Weekly Pioneer "Young at heart. Slightly older in other parts."

5th of March 2005 (Sat)	#5
Belmondo Admin Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 92210 Posts: 42,710 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: OSL Snowblower . . . For years, the Southern Pacific kept a Snow Blower parked in the yard at Sparks, Nevada (Reno). They kept another one in Roseville (Sacramento). I guess the thinking was that if there was a big storm in the Sierras, they could attack it from both directions. They've had relatively few big storms in recent years, and they eventually moved all the equipment to Roseville. Most of the snow blowers are pretty old and get very limited use. Nowadays the railroads much prefer to use plows and flangers whenever possible. Nice picture.... __________________ I'm not short. I'm concentrated awesome!

6th of March 2005 (Sun)	#6
marie Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: republic of Ireland Posts: 20,864	Re: OSL Snowblower . . . they certainly could see it coming red for danger I thought it was another peacok/hen for a second interesting __________________ Regards,Marie. CanonG12, GIX( <gift from my son) : )dslr 40D.Canon lens 24-105Lmm10-22mm,17-40,17-85, 70-300,60mm

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stoneylonesome Barn Stormer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 10,467	Re: OSL Snowblower . . . WOW! I'd hate to get sucked into that one. Nice shot. __________________ the name is Winston but they call me Sandy "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields Flowing River Photos

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Belmondo Admin Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 92210 Posts: 42,710 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: OSL Snowblower . . . That's an old steam-powered unit. Very cool. __________________ I'm not short. I'm concentrated awesome!

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