Super Chief by wysiwig
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The legendary Super Chief was the first Diesel-powered train in America and the flagship of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. It was called "The Train of the Stars" because of the celebrities it carried between Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California. The Super Chief left Dearborn Station in Chicago for its first trip on May 12, 1936. When Amtrak took over operation of the nation's passenger service on May 1, 1971, the 35-year run of the Super Chief ended. This image reminded me of a caged animal yearning to run free.
Comments (9)
KatesFriend
It definitely still looks powerful. Some of those big diesel locomotives moved like controlled thunder.
Faemike55
Beautiful and powerful image!
SunriseGirl
A very powerful-looking locomotive - it does look like a caged animal here. :( poor thing.
giulband
Absolutely well captured and represented the power or this locomotor !!!!!
bodo_56
Looks like a caged dinosaur - a most impressive piece of engineering! I think i know this train from several movies ...? The design of this machine is somehow timeless and the paint job is pure pop art! An impressive capture!
durleybeachbum
It does look alive! A powerful photo as well as machine.
jayfar
Just awesome Mark.
Cyve
Outstanding capture my friend!!!
danapommet
It does look like she is ready to go.! Nice historical information.