Luck was with me!
Jun 26, 2018 14:34:09 #
Guyserman
Loc: Benton, AR
Southern Pacific #844 was scheduled to pass through our little town and half the town was lined up beside the tracks. I went to a crossing a few miles away and waited. The train came into view. Now the big moment. I took a couple of shots as it was approaching. The train was really moving, making up time lost in the previous town. My Olympus c7070wz had a shutter delay and was also slow saving pictures. After my second approach shot it seemed to take an eternity to save the picture. I was sure I had missed the shot I really wanted. Finally the save finished and I hit the shutter button immediately. I was very lucky. It probably turned out better than if I taken it without being pressed. I cleaned up the shot (a person and part of a stop sign) in pp.
Jun 26, 2018 16:13:52 #
That is a fine shot! and a great example of what can be done with 7 MP 
Jun 27, 2018 06:10:53 #
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Jun 27, 2018 09:47:51 #
jfdnp
Loc: Coastal Connecticut
Guyserman wrote:
Southern Pacific #844 was scheduled to pass throug... (show quote)
That is Magnificent Guyserman!
Jun 27, 2018 09:48:04 #
Jun 27, 2018 10:28:04 #
Paloviejo wrote:
Nice photo! What is the purpose of those metal shields on the sides of the engine?
AKA Elephant Ears. They are "smoke deflectors". At road speed they will tend to cause the smoke to rise up and over the cab helping the crew breathe (and see).
Jun 27, 2018 11:05:22 #
Paloviejo wrote:
Nice photo! What is the purpose of those metal shields on the sides of the engine?
Thanks for asking. I’ve always wondered that, myself. You learn something every day.
Jun 27, 2018 12:11:52 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
Guyserman wrote:
Southern Pacific #844 was scheduled to pass throug... (show quote)
Great capture! Is She pulling UP cars?
Jun 27, 2018 13:04:15 #
Good shot: however, this is the 844 AKA 8444, a Union Pacific Northern, not Espee (Southern Pacific). Just a slight name change. However, I still wish SP was still around. They had a real assortment of power. RFB
Jun 27, 2018 18:57:46 #
gray_ghost2
Loc: Antelope, (Sac) Ca.
I got photos of the 844 about 10yrs ago when it did a tour. It was parked in the Roseville UP yard. Took grandson that day. Chased it out of Sac. Got a screensaver shot while in a gully shooting up as it passed by heading home.
Looking forward to the 4049, Big Boy, to hit the road in 2019 for 150 Anniversary of the golden spike. Hope it makes a tour to Roseville UP yard.
Looking forward to the 4049, Big Boy, to hit the road in 2019 for 150 Anniversary of the golden spike. Hope it makes a tour to Roseville UP yard.
Jun 27, 2018 21:56:09 #
The 844 is actually a United Pacific (UP) engine. Glad to see it's up and running again. I think it was being overhauled in the recent past. It used to come to Omaha frequently but not too often lately.
Jun 27, 2018 23:41:04 #
Guyserman
Loc: Benton, AR
jackm1943 wrote:
The 844 is actually a United Pacific (UP) engine. Glad to see it's up and running again. I think it was being overhauled in the recent past. It used to come to Omaha frequently but not too often lately.
This picture was made on a 2007 tour. I don't know what the status is currently. I imagine if it's not currently running it will be later and will tour again. I hope it comes through Arkansas.
Jun 27, 2018 23:47:52 #
Guyserman
Loc: Benton, AR
Rich1939 wrote:
AKA Elephant Ears. They are "smoke deflectors". At road speed they will tend to cause the smoke to rise up and over the cab helping the crew breathe (and see).
Thanks for answering this. I didn't know.
Jun 27, 2018 23:52:27 #
Guyserman
Loc: Benton, AR
jfdnp wrote:
That is Magnificent Guyserman!
Thanks, jfdnp. Like I said, I got lucky. I will take credit for the composition with the Railroad Crossing sign in the picture. There was very little cropping to get the final picture. But still, I got lucky.
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