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Monster Machine
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Uploaded: 09/08/06 1:20 AM GMT
Monster Machine
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When this monster comes roaring at you at 80 MPH you cannot miss it. It Shakes the ground and bellows smoke and steam. It's whistle blows and you know a 4-6-6-4 is on the way. This is an excursion train that runs from Denver to Cheyenne Wyoming occasionally. They stop on the trip to let everyone off for a run-by photo op. The train backs up for a couple miles then comes roaring back for the photos. It's really a fun trip for someone like me who is a railroad nut, according to my wife Patti.
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::jswgpb
09/08/06 1:49 AM GMT
Good one there Chuck and I think you're wife is probably right.LOL Nothin' wrong with that though. Very good job on this is that you on the engine??
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Chuck, this is so neat! This is more than an excursion - this is an experience! What a thrill it must be to feel the ground shaking! Well done!
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It's all about perspective and perception.
You're right Chuck, that is a monster. Nicely done, my friend.
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More does not always equal better.
Awesome Chuck. It's HUGE and I can feel the ground shaking just looking at your clear and crips post of it. Sure would love to ride it ;) Amazing post, thanks for sharing it.
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"Acknowledge yourself for how far you have come, instead of how far you think you have to go." I'm always happy to see you at My Gallery. I appreciate all of you. Thanks, Anita
As a guy who just loved model railroading in my youth this is a pleasure to view. Wonderful image of one of these "old iron horses". Nice to know they're still thrilling people today. That photo op run sounds like a hoot. Glad you put this one up Chuck.
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Just an old "Grampa" who still has a Kodak "Box" camera kicking around the attic ... learning and enjoying the wonders of modern digital photography.
Well, I never thought this was what was going to pop up when I read the title. You probably don't know it, but I am crazy over steam engines. I remember them as a kid when visiting grandma. There was a rail yard within view of her house and I would watch those trains for hours. I'll never forget the time I was in my truck approaching a crossing gate in Indianapolis when the gate came down and I had to stop. I had my window down and I then I heard it-the unmistakable sound of an approaching steam locamotive going somewhere. What a sight. I cried as it went by. Thks for posting this. Can you get some more shots? Pat
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A monster of machine for sure, Chuck! Wish I was on it...lol You've captured it so well. I laughed when reading about the photo run ops....to cool :)
Lori
Lori
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That's one big ma'am-a-jamma there rumbling along the tracks!! Great capture...a true classic!!
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Picture Purrrfect .
A purrrfect world is what we all want, but, seems too unobtainable. If I've viewed and commented on your post, and you liked my remarks then NO THANKS is needed...just getting to see your wonderful work is thanks enough for me!!
Also BIG thanks to all who check out my work!! I appreciate any and all comments & feedback!!
The good ol' Fasioned Railroad picture. This is great. Now all we need is a horse, and masked man and a good ol' stick up.
great shot.
Andy
great shot.
Andy
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AKAJON:
Most people lye asleep and notice nothing around them. Just wake up and see the natural beauty around you. It will blow you away.
Look how close of a photo you managed to get Chuck. I really like the clothes the conductor has on too.How great it is that they stop for people to take photos. Thanks for sharing one of your loves with us.
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Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget ;)
I just love theses old monsters Chuck, grew up close to the railroad back in the forties sometimes they would stop at night to drop some cars off, i can still hear them chugging real hard to get going again. You have a great gallery by the way, Best wishes, Dwight.
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