Want To Drive? by bmac62
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Got to open this full-size to appreciate the detail :-)
Look at all those levers and valves. I get the throttle and the brakes but who knows what all the other controls in the cab of old 811 do or used to do?
Thought I could fine a quick answer by googling but haven't yet.
These were the typical controls used by the engineer of a steam locomotive from the 1830s through the mid-1950s.
It isn't a colorful flower or a handsome dog or cat but I hope you'll like this view of the way things used to be.
Bill
Comments (17)
skipper62
Wonderful shot there. That contraption is more complex than an F-4... I see the landing gear lever. I don't think it would get off the ground though. NICE!!! Skipper62
thecytron
Great shot!
Pannyhb
perfect in black and white - a wonderfully complex capture!
frankie96
High tech in its day...and very functional..like the b/w here...
Alz2008
Wonderful capture, Excellent well done..
drace68
Good capture, Bill. Have to agree b/w works well for this image.
fredster66
Excellent shot, great details, nice in B&W..
gypsyflame
I'll go a long for the ride but I think I'll leave the driving to you...LOL...thank you for sharing.
bronwyn_lea
Good picture. The engineer sure had his hands full.
neiwil
Memories of a great engineering marvel.Although it looks so complicated I believe you only need to know half a dozen of the doo-dads to get it moving..thats as far as I know....so don't ask me how to stop it!.Another great presentation, and I'm with the 'great in black & white' camp.
RobyHermida
Gorgeous!!
junge1
You were right. Zooming brings out all the intricate details in this shot. I guess while they call those guys that drive them 'engineers'.
ledwolorz
Fantastic capture.
Emil-arts
There must be a starter key in there somewhere. Awesome in every sense of the word Bill.
debbielove
It took so much more know how to work these animals than the trains of knowadays. I mean, just LOOK at it! A great picture, thanks my friend and I like the B/W. Rob.
MagikUnicorn
WOW Thanks for sharing this with us ;-)
mermaid
wow this is an amazing shot, Bill.. I always wondered how you could drive those old steamed ones