If your going to display a train inside, this is how to do it! Nice that there is enough room to appreciate it fully unlike other locomotives like the Southern PS-4 in the Smithsonian that is all but hidden by other displays.
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This magnificent piece of history looks immaculate in its new environment. Mitch must have bribed the museum caretakers to clear everyone out to get this great shot. How many people out there are aware that there was a 1935 movie called The Silver Streak that featured this train and shared a “railroad” background as did the 1976 Gene Wilder version that had a different story line. I saw this movie in the 60’s on TV and thanks to today’s internet search engines it verified that it wasn’t a figment of my imagination. Check Fandango for details.
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Having visited this machine since the 60's, I can personally attest that today it looks fantastic. It had gotten rather tatty and forlorn as an outdoor exhibit. I have tremendous relief knowing that it is out of the brutal Chicago weather and finally has been given the care and respect it deserves as a one of the great totems of American railroading. The only caveat is the fact to take it out on a run, the building would need to be demolished!
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This article: http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/03/09/long-exposure-how-an-nd-filter-clears-crowds/ explains how to remove people by using an ND filter. I've not tried it, but I understand how it works.
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Beautiful, Mitch! The photo and the train.
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As a railfan and scale model train collector, I have to admit I am impressed with the Zephyr because I am strictly a traction guy. I never really admired diesel trains. But the beauty of the Zephyr and it's remarkable feat in 1934 has won my respect. I hope the caretakers at the Chicago's Museum and Science preserve this beautiful articulated streamliner, forever.
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