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paulperton · 05/22/08, 10:41 AM

This former British Railways mixed traffic locomotive is just one example of the hundreds making money for the various railway preservation operations around the UK. For a study in dedication, these railways are a symbol of what can be done with committment and shockingly few resources.

Shot at Horsted Keynes on a dreary day at the Bluebell Railway with my wonderful M4.

stuny · 05/22/08, 12:04 PM

Paul -

Excellent framing and composition. Looks like a delightful machine. Have I welcomed you yet to the Forum? Welcome!

elansprint72 · 05/22/08, 01:41 PM

Welcome aboard! Good angle. What does SC below the shed code mean?

paulperton · 05/22/08, 02:52 PM

SC=Self Cleaning - the ash from the fire is automatically expelled (usually via the exhaust/chimney) thus alleviating the need for someone to physically open the smokebox and clean it by hand.

azzo · 05/22/08, 05:44 PM

Welcome from me too Paul.

You should take more shots on dreary days......Wonderful tones and capture.

roguewave · 05/22/08, 06:22 PM

Paul, welcome aboard.

biglouis · 05/24/08, 08:28 AM

Paul

Very nice study in black and white.

LouisB

suilvenman · 05/27/08, 07:20 PM

Paul,

The low angle helps to give this impressive old lady real presence.

I find your intro interesting. I think the expressions "dedication", "commitment" and "shockingly few resources" seem to sum a lot about British engineering at its finest.

Cheers, Ken.

rubenkok · 05/27/08, 07:35 PM

Hi Paul,
Very nice, great tones and composition.
regards
Ruben

05/22/08, 12:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
stuny Moderator Join Date: 11/08/04 Location: New York Posts: 15,895	Re: Preserved steam locomotive Paul - Excellent framing and composition. Looks like a delightful machine. Have I welcomed you yet to the Forum? Welcome! __________________ Stuart www.barbara-and-stu.com

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elansprint72 Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 08/27/05 Location: Utterly, Up North. Posts: 5,720	Re: Preserved steam locomotive Welcome aboard! Good angle. What does SC below the shed code mean? __________________ Cheers, Pete. http://www.petetaylor.org New photos uploaded....... 20 August 08.

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paulperton Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 05/09/08 Posts: 10	Re: Preserved steam locomotive SC=Self Cleaning - the ash from the fire is automatically expelled (usually via the exhaust/chimney) thus alleviating the need for someone to physically open the smokebox and clean it by hand.

05/22/08, 05:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
azzo Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 09/10/06 Posts: 7,877	Re: Preserved steam locomotive Welcome from me too Paul. You should take more shots on dreary days......Wonderful tones and capture. __________________ Regards, Ivan (Azzo) Azzopardi.

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roguewave Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 01/13/08 Location: NYC Posts: 3,660	Re: Preserved steam locomotive Paul, welcome aboard. __________________ Ben ~~~~ _/) ~~~ Rougewave @ LFI Gallery

05/24/08, 08:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
biglouis Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/20/06 Location: London Posts: 2,466	Re: Preserved steam locomotive Paul Very nice study in black and white. LouisB __________________ "I was a half-wit but I found the other half for a knock-down price on e-Bay" www.louisberk.com

05/27/08, 07:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
suilvenman Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 05/27/07 Posts: 218	Re: Preserved steam locomotive Paul, The low angle helps to give this impressive old lady real presence. I find your intro interesting. I think the expressions "dedication", "commitment" and "shockingly few resources" seem to sum a lot about British engineering at its finest. Cheers, Ken.

05/27/08, 07:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
rubenkok Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 01/26/05 Posts: 1,627	AW: Preserved steam locomotive Hi Paul, Very nice, great tones and composition. regards Ruben

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