Renderosity has opened a whole new world to me, its a fantastic place and have had some brilliant support from many new friends.  I retired from work very early through ill health so I took to photography from the very basics.
 Since joining I have grown in confidence with my photography and I now think because of RR that I take it a little more seriously. I started off here using a Fuji Finepix 6500fd, it took some great pictures but I'm hooked now so I have now(April 2008) bought a DSLR SAMSUNG DX10 and having fun learning the settings etc. ( these things take me a while lol)ÂÂ
I am so fortunate to be with a wonderful person in my life, Sylvia. She is not just my partner but of course she's also my best friend. Previously I have been married but seperated a few years ago and have two fantastic children. I NOW have two fantastic grandchildren !!!
My interests are photography, i have had a dabble at Acrylic painting, and I enjoy long walks out in the countryside.      I also have an interest in anything historical.  I want to have a sample of just about everything there is in photography, who knows what the future holds!
Thanks for calling by.    Alan
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Comments (31)
kgb224
I love this image. It must have been a enjoyable steam train trip. Excellent capture.
koosievantutte
love those machines - went with one in such a cabin years ago - it was a great experience - and hot! :-) fine image in that cramped space.
JeffG7BRJ
Great capture Alan, very nice to see the old enamel brew can keeping the tea warm on top of the fire box, I used to have one when I first started work at the brickworks, mine was coffee though. Excellent nostaligic shot. Bravo!!!!!
huismus
Exelent capture. Well done!
Richardphotos
I had a chance to go back into the engine compartment of an Amtrak train and stand withing 2 ' of a 16 cylinder diesel engine running.it was an experience I will not forget.the noise was unbearable but I did get a picture while I was there.they just recently restored the paint on several locomotives at the local museum and when the weather permits I will return and take pictures.will send you a link if you like.I can only imagine the heat one could feel from the open firebox.excellent capture
virginiese
Fantastic shot ! I like all the atmosphere in this atmosphere ! Great ! Virginie
toddaking
Excellent picture. Hot? Todd
auntietk
I saw the title and thumb and got all excited! Well, even if you didn't get to drive, this is still an awesome capture!
Janiss
Excellent POV and a very interesting subject!
thevolunteer
You don't see these things much anymore. Nice capture. Aloha
junge1
A very interesting shot Alan. Thanks for sharing. I had a chance to go on a diesel locomotive in Buenos Aires while they were putting together a train. It is a good feeling being up there where the action is. Nice series, Sig...
Gise
very nice capture
sylki
Liam.
Cool shot!
MUSEWORX
I think my dad would realy love this shot! Excellent and thanks for sharing this one!
Valerie-Ducom
Very impressiv picture ! Well done, it's beautiful ! Good day :)
moochagoo
Industrial Hell !
rainbows
Magnificent capture of the heart of the train, Alan. A wonderful shot. Have a lovely evening. Hugs. Diane. xx
erlandpil
Great shot erland
prionbrain
WOW!!! Really exciting capture!!! Brilliant! Love the fire!!!
Ionel
High technique at a human scale! A charming image!!!
hipps13
Hi Alan WOW how exciting thanks for the smile nice ride to dream about sweet night to you warm hug, Linda
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE !!!!!
krakosky
impressive image, well done, bravo!!!!!
mickuk50
must have been hard but exciting work driving these trains .i love the sound of them the chuff chuff lol :o)..excellent shot alan mick
Fred255
WOW hot stuff!
jocko500
this is great. look like you had fun
Issemissen
Must have been a happy day! :) And a great shot! I can feel the heat!
katy555
Fantastic capture, beautiful light and colors!
Buffalo1
Coming form a long line of railroad men (Illinois Central, Missouri Pacific, Gulf and West Texas, and Pullman) all I can say is "Way cool firebox and controls view!"