This is beyond amazing...
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Excellent Capture Erik!
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The things some railfans will do to get a good reflection shot...Well, looks like those flexible pocket hoses worked out for ya, lol. Wild shot, Erik!
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| Posted by Tom on July 4, 2013 | |
Well, looks a little reckless to me. Who would be at fault if it tipped over ?? Also, someone in the know, please tell me the risk of stray electricity grabbing someone here.
Other than that, I again appreciate photos that are a little out of the ordinary with an explanation Thanks, Erik
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Nice composition to complement the unique situation.
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Biggest things here are keep those traction motors dry, switch points, and grade crossings
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It was very common to pull trains through floods with steam engines and the water could be much deeper because there were no traction motors low down.
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If the engines are DC there is very little rist of electricution on the other hand if they were AC units I wouldn't get any where near that water for miles around. That is why the auto industry uses DC it is safer for the public.
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Nice comp, great POV. Well done.
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This is a fantastic photo! That's a reflection shot I'm sure you wont get too often!
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@David Doty Sr.:
Well, not exactly. Automakers use low voltage DC because it can be produced easily with a simple lead acid battery. At locomotive power levels whether the current is AC or DC isn't relevant to whether you will get hurt or not, as voltage will be high enough to allow electrocution. In fact, many of the AC motors being installed these days, especially in commuter equipment, are sealed and thus able to fully operate underwater. Anyway, the major impediment to operating through water is damage to the bearings, as those components are (usually) not water tight and water infiltration can cause corrosion and damage to the bearings surfaces. That's why railroads generally avoid operating through floods.
That said, I love seeing shots like this. The reflection is particularly nice!
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Well if Peter can walk on water............
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| Posted by RJV on July 16, 2013 | |
I live north of here, and let me just say, wow. That is one of the coolest photos i have seen in this area. Great photo.
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