steam dream...

[David Monkhouse]

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The above photographs are of Peak Rail's 0 6 0 locomotive "Royal Pioneer" which currently provides most of the daily steam traction.

 

Below are photographs of the refurbished Rowsley Shed turntable which, when the link is made to the mainline at Matlock in 2011, will mean that visiting locomotives can be turned. A much sought after facility in these "cab at each end" days.

 

So we can then expect to see all manner of steam traction passing through Matlock and Darley Dale. After all, the much visited Chatsworth House and gardens are not so far from the end of the line.

 

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taken with an M8 and a 35mm non-aspheric f/2 Summicron and processed using Capture One and Adobe Photoshop 7

[daveleo]

look at this stuff ! ! . . . . did you ever see machines look this beautiful ? ?

[stuny]

David -

 

A beautiful set, from the dreamy first to the crisp last.

[Michael Hiles]

These are really very nice.

[pauledell]

David,

 

A great series. I especially like the shots in the engine cab form the rich colors of the brass controls to the glowing firebox. These bring back memories of the 1950's when I got to set in a steam locomotive on the B&O railroad here in the USA. My dad was a track supervisor and let me come along. I was about 12 years old then.

 

Paul

[elansprint72]

The first time I went to That London we caught a steam train at Didsbury (couple of stops out of Manchester Central) and went through the Peak District; lovely route; I spit on Beeching's grave.

 

Super photos David.

[David Monkhouse]

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Gentlemen, thank you for your kind comments, they are much appreciated. When I worked on the original I was struck by the amount of detail captured by the 35mm Summicron and M8 in what was, a very low light situation.

 

Below is a very small part of the original shot which I hope illustrates the point I endeavour to make.

 

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[Karl-Albert]

Hello

 

thank you for these photos all well done !

[becker]

excellent like them all thx f showing esp. those with fire.

Very fine colour processing.

[likalar]

<<..... and went through the Peak District; lovely route; I spit on Beeching's grave.

 

 

Excellent photos, David! I can't express how much I've enjoyed them. Pete's comment made me research Beeching, as I was not familiar with that name. Interesting history/story here:

 

Richard Beeching - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

Larry

[Bateleur]

Lovely series, especially the detail extract.

 

Regards

Charles

[janki]

Thanks a lot David for these photos.

I get really happy when I see masterpieces like this.

You have an amazing talent to create great art of the photography.

Only those with the sharpest eyes and the best ability to observe can do this.