No. 475 walk around by weesel
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One thing seems certain: kids of all ages love these old steamers.
This view gives an idea of the smaller diameter driver wheels associated with freight locomotives: all the better to pull you with my dear.
Give that the line has about 4 miles of track, speed is not an issue. I remember No. 1223 from a previous visit. This engine is now retired, but it used to be one of the Pennsy's "crack" locomotives. A real 4-4-0 thoroughbred in its day.
T. Rex has nailed my preference for quarter views of stuff. Head on? Meh. Sometimes it's what you want or need for a shot. Broadside? Meh. ditto especially if you are interested in a "line drawing" effect. Quarter view combines the best. (That's my story, anyhow.) This give and idea of the size of the footplate / cab area.
I'm sure some folks are looking at those dinky tracks to the right and wondering: Hey what? Me too. Whatever goes on them was not active this day. There is a similar set that runs around the station area as well. (yes, they do a Thomas the Tank Engine bit, but I'm thinking this is not for that.)
Enjoy; thanks for viewing.
Comments (5)
Faemike55
I like the quarter view as well. Great capture
jocko500
look like you had a lot of fun
giulband
A very beautiful capture !!!!
jendellas
Great capture. There are always crowds at the steam railways when we visit.
T.Rex
Yes, 3/4 view is most interesting - one gets to see more of the subject. Straight on is often like a drawing, unless you're giving us some specific info, like the cab foot print and windows. I got a Gilbert HO scale Pennsy 0-6-0 steam switcher for Christmas 1956 in a set. My brother has it now - man what fun, seeing those connecting rods move, and trying to figure out how they were connected and driving the locomotive. Today I have a New York Central Hudson and a New Haven Pacific on my book case. I STILL haven't figured out the running gear! So, no wonder people are fascinated by steam - not just its age but its complexity. You just don't get that "Wow! How?" with a diesel or electric. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to more photos of this train! :-)