Caedes
Upload Images
Welcome guest
Log In or Register
User Stats
- 1 total users online
- 38 users active today
- 259202 total members
- +show users online
"Agenoria" up close
© J_E_F
(copyright information)
Uploaded: 09/05/10 3:19 AM GMT
"Agenoria" up close
Views: 629
Dlds: 52
Status: active
Dlds: 52
Status: active
Gallery:
photography->trains/trams
"Called 'The Agenoria' after the god of industry when this ran on 2nd June 1829 it was the first locomotive to work in the Midlands or south of England. Today, it is the oldest complete locomotive in the National Railway Museum in York"
This engine is the twin of the Stourbridge Lion, a renowned locomotive for being the first to operate commercially in America.
The counterweight on the wheel attests to the engines' manufacture at the Foster & Rastrick Foundary in Stourbridge.
More references:
A previous Caedes posting: Inside the home of the Stourbridge Lion
and local info at Agenoria and the Stourbridge Lion
And one from the BBC
As you can tell, I'm rather fond of this old lump of iron.
Comments
Post a Comment - Subscribe to this discussion
A good close-up of the locomotive, John. Nice details and thanks for the links.
0∈
[?]
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. - Scott Adams
I'm a bit of a steam buff like you pal...
Great shot and angle on this!...
I think you would enjoy coming here to Tanfield too!..
This is a quarter hour drive from me!...
Great shot and angle on this!...
I think you would enjoy coming here to Tanfield too!..
This is a quarter hour drive from me!...
0∈
[?]
* A picture is the expression of an impression * .. ..
OwdBob'sGallery
Very nice information and shot, John. Very well kept in the museum.
Tanju
Tanju
0∈
[?]
Be free - use Linux
Very well done not only in the capture of the subject but the narrative as well. Tigs♥ =^..^=
0∈
[?]
Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography.
sandi ♪ ♫
Interesting close up perspective. Very nice details and narrative. An amazing walk back in time.
0∈
[?]
I like anything old, & this has real history behind it. Lovely clear photograph John, well done ... Phil
0∈
[?]
Store all your essential photos on Windows Skydrive. it's free too !
Fav. and save very nice picture.
Rob
Rob
0∈
[?]
The reason why the sunsets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
A fabulous close up of this lovingly restored piece of British engineering.
0∈
[?]
"A word to the wise is infuriating."
Hunter Stockton Thompson (1937-2005)
Absolutely Stunning close up of this Fantastic old locomotive,John.Faved.
0∈
[?]
This is a very handsome machine...and it looks great on my desktop.
0∈
[?]
"The lyf so short, the craft so long to lerne,
Thassay so hard, so sharp the conquering..."
Chaucer
Thanks for all the info of this gorgeous boy!
0∈
[?]
When you're through with life and all hope is lost.
Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
Yep, that goes back a few years. I love steam engines. I remember them as a child.
0∈
[?]
I think it is magnificent! I do love trains...and this is a true beauty!
~Kim
~Kim
0∈
[?]
Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain
Hello John....I love anything that is driven by steam and this picture is right up my street....It is a fantastic closeup showing so much detail in this old girl...Thankyou for posting this lovely picture....Well done....All the best to you John.................................................Mick.
0∈
[?]
VFS-TicK