Number 25 by auntietk

Photography • Transportation • posted on Jun 23, 2011

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Yesterday I posted an image of seven concrete supports that held up the arches for what they say is the world's largest wooden building. So today's image is a two parter. The locomotive is one part, and the building it's in is the other. The Locomotive: This 1925 Alco steam engine will be put into service on a short run in the Tillamook, Oregon area. If you want more information, click here. The Hangar: Built in 1943, the building was originally a blimp hangar. The concrete pillars you saw yesterday were only seven of the 102 that support the structure. There are fifty-one arches, so you're looking down half the building in this photograph. Bill is putting together a collection of images from our day there that will show you more of the building, so don't despair! More information will be forthcoming. It's a VERY cool building!

Comments (30)

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Faemike55

8:52PM | Thu, 23 June 2011

Very cool shot Great information as well

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RodS

9:08PM | Thu, 23 June 2011

A spectacular photo, Tara! I love the light on the engine, and that hangar is amazing! I've seen it on the History Channel a time or two, but it must be an amazing experience!

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npauling

9:12PM | Thu, 23 June 2011

Doesn't number 25 look great even after all these years. A super capture. I didn't look closely enough at those pillars in your capture as I thought they were beams.

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wotan Online Now!

9:48PM | Thu, 23 June 2011

Beautiful!

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jophoto

9:55PM | Thu, 23 June 2011

What a beautiful engine! I'm glad they are planning to use it again. I like the star effect on the lights.

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bmac62

10:22PM | Thu, 23 June 2011

This picture convinces me...I should have used my tripod like you did. I thought with my lense I could get away with out one...but look at the detail you got of the engine. I can see the rivets on the boiler. And all the woodwork in the ceiling. I must say to myself...patience, patience...when in doubt about light, use a tripod! Great job:)

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Chipka

10:35PM | Thu, 23 June 2011

Absolutely gorgeous! I love all of the details in this and the overall "darkness" that highlights all of the shapes and smooth, industrial textures. In a way it reminds me of the sort of inspiration that a lot of industrial science fiction habitually steals from real life--including the David Lynch version of Geidi Prime, the "evil" Harkonnen home planet, full of girders at odd angles and things strangely related to dark, dingy trams. I especially like the shall touches of color, especially the greenish color of the headlight, which also reminds me of a deflector dish on the front bit of a Federation starship. Funny how my mind never wanders far away from one particular topic...but that's normal I suppose. This is excellent and yeah, I definitely look forward to more!

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beachzz

10:36PM | Thu, 23 June 2011

To quote someone I know--"Wowser"!!! There are so many part of this shot I love, I don't know what I like best. Guess I'll go with the obvious--those sweet little stars of light--just so beautfiul!!

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PHELINAS

11:02PM | Thu, 23 June 2011

Very beautiful image Tara ! A great photo ,and thank you for the story. Have a nice day!

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barbdennist

11:11PM | Thu, 23 June 2011

I drove past this building today with three of my four grandsons (we were on our annual Grandson Vacation) and told them it was the world's largest wooden building. I've lived here all my life but you taught me that. Thanks for making me look smart. I love this shot of #25.

whaleman

12:52AM | Fri, 24 June 2011

Thanks for the information. Very interesting!

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bazza

1:04AM | Fri, 24 June 2011

What a fabulous locomotive would love to see this one with a head of steam running down the line, has been some great restoration work don on it.. fantastic capture Tara..

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jayfar

1:55AM | Fri, 24 June 2011

I bet you were 'chuffed' with this one Tara, a lovely shot. If you put it in photoshop, go to enhance and fill flash you could probably bring out all the detail of the roof.

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durleybeachbum

2:14AM | Fri, 24 June 2011

What a very AMERICAN locomotive...It is so interesting how very different they are to ours. Super pic.

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geckogr

2:57AM | Fri, 24 June 2011

very interesting and I always like the light stars, this adds a nice touch to the picture. As this is still the wooden building i guess all the arches and struts are made of wood or ? As usual for this the use metal. Maybe they even put in the concrete pillars later as they where afraid i could brake down ? Did mean to doubt the title, if used these massive pillars from the beginning I think the title would be misleading. But where it would end ? as there are for sure also used bolts and screws. But as I have seen in West Papua big houses really made only from wooden pillars, planks and vines some of them in heights of 50m up in the top of the trees. Guess there was something ugly in front of the locomotive. As i prefer for vehicles that there is more room in the (thought) movement direction ...as behind. As I realize from Bill you used a tripod. Well done ! not many use these nowadays in the times of the image stabilizer. did you make some more picture with the help of it, to produce a panorama picture ? This could really show the dimensions of the building. The rear wall with its visible horizontal and vertical line could be used as a guide for perpectivic correction. And software may help you with the chromatic aberration most of our lenses produce close to the edge of the pictures.

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awjay

3:40AM | Fri, 24 June 2011

wowwww....a lovely old engine

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fallen21

3:56AM | Fri, 24 June 2011

Excellent capture.

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helanker

8:44AM | Fri, 24 June 2011

That is indeed a beautiful old locomotive. You captured it perfectly.

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jclP

11:14AM | Fri, 24 June 2011

Very cool shot

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MrsRatbag

11:19AM | Fri, 24 June 2011

What a marvelously beautiful piece of machinery! I love these old trains... And love this shot, too, what a great old building!

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Orinoor

11:40AM | Fri, 24 June 2011

Boy, this brings back memories! Wonderful shot. Did you visit the Tillamook cheese plant too?

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qrud

5:19PM | Fri, 24 June 2011

Nice and old, unbelievable beauti.

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hipps13

11:15PM | Fri, 24 June 2011

wonderful capture, Tara May and as I smile the train whistles warm hugs, Linda Kaye

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wysiwig

2:34AM | Sat, 25 June 2011

I wondered if it was a blimp hangar. I remember visiting one of these as a boy. They are freaking huge! The tripod was a brilliant choice. Beautiful old veteran. Terrific light and detail.

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