"The Welsh Borders Steam Special"
by johnwhit
On an uncommonly cold spring day LMS Class 8F 2-8-0 no 48151 passes through Chester with "The Welsh Borders Steam Special"
Uploaded05/04/2013 - 14:06
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Posted 05/04/2013 - 18:10
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I know nothing about the technicalities of these giant iron beasts, but I never tire of seeing images (this good) of them.
I remember the soot-in-the-eye when looking out of the window of a moving train (always look back, not forward!) & the wonderful smell of the smoke....AHH, those were the days.....
I remember the soot-in-the-eye when looking out of the window of a moving train (always look back, not forward!) & the wonderful smell of the smoke....AHH, those were the days.....
Best Regards, Larry.
All the gear & no idea.
All the gear & no idea.
Posted 05/04/2013 - 19:31
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I was drooling over an 8f on Monday... very pleasing shot.
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050 http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 05/04/2013 - 20:24
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Wonderful...bring back steam !
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