These are awesome, Chris - thanks for helping to preserve the memories and for taking the time to share! Wow - 4-12-2, that's just amazing. We don't see variations like this in the modern world.
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| Posted by on June 30, 2014 | |
very nice
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Wow, hard to say more, great to see photos of one of these in action. Thanks so much for posting it.
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The quality of these from so long ago is wonderful! Thanks for posting.
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Love the clarity of this shot. It's always a treat to see color photos from this time. Thanks!
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| Posted by Gary on June 30, 2014 | |
A real beast of a machine!
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The U.P. sure has a thing for large power! While a Challenger or a Big Boy are impressive locomotives, imagine seeing this six axle, twelve driver machine in motion!
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Your collection is astounding! As an Eastern born and raised fan of all things L&N, C&O, N&W, etc... I can honestly say you've made me understand the fascination that folks have with the UP. Thank you for posting these, and really helping make RP.net a veritable treasure.
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Everything about this shot exudes railroading that I and miss seeing today. The giant beast pulling a long train single handedly, the variety of cars from fallen flags, the fireman and brakeman watching the photographer and no graffiti in sight. Even though this was taken years before I was born, this is what I see in my mind when I think of railroading. Thanks for sharing this fantastic shot with us.
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Beauty in the beast
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