Girl really on a train
Jun 2, 2019 15:38:45 #
allanj
Loc: New York City
This train engine is placed in a park near my home. It is set up so that young children can go inside and play engineer. Probably not the intent that older children or adults climb on top, but why not? All comments on the picture are welcome.
Jun 2, 2019 18:26:34 #
Too bad the park can't keep it in better shape. A wire brush and some paint would go a long ways.
Jun 2, 2019 18:53:57 #
Considering that locomotive is over 50 years old it is not in real bad shape.
Jun 2, 2019 21:32:34 #
jethro779 wrote:
Considering that locomotive is over 50 years old it is not in real bad shape.
A bit of care and some paint are still in order. From the shape of the exhaust stack that is an S3 AlCO. They went out of production in 1953. They old girl has earned a little better care if it is going to be on public display. Not uncommon though. Towns and cities all over the world will stick a piece of historic hardware into a public setting and then not spend a dime for upkeep.
Jun 2, 2019 22:06:07 #
You have a real nice subject there, and since it is close by I would spend some time looking at it.
Two options that come to mind are a closer look at anyone climbing on top, and a long view showing more of the locomotive.
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Two options that come to mind are a closer look at anyone climbing on top, and a long view showing more of the locomotive.
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Jun 3, 2019 06:13:14 #
allanj wrote:
This train engine is placed in a park near my home. It is set up so that young children can go inside and play engineer. Probably not the intent that older children or adults climb on top, but why not? All comments on the picture are welcome.
Wait til somebody falls or gets hurt and sues.
The party will end!!!
Jun 3, 2019 08:29:52 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Wait til somebody falls or gets hurt and sues.
The party will end!!!
The party will end!!!
I’m shocked it hasn’t happened yet.
Jun 3, 2019 08:38:57 #
Nice catch Allan and get some closer shots to crop it slightly and the rust is okay with me and love the bridge in the background.
Jun 3, 2019 08:41:54 #
LFingar wrote:
Too bad the park can't keep it in better shape. A wire brush and some paint would go a long ways.
Then it wouldn't look like it belongs in New Yawk Cittee.
Jun 3, 2019 10:51:59 #
allanj
Loc: New York City
Thanks to those who commented. No question that the train could use some TLC. I agree with the suggestions that cropping would improve the picture. It became obvious, but only after it had been suggested.
Allan
Allan
Jun 3, 2019 11:43:11 #
Very cool shot. My father commuted into Manhattan for many years on this system. The few times I rode the line, I thought it was a real treat and certainly preferable to riding in a car.
Jun 3, 2019 13:06:02 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Wait til somebody falls or gets hurt and sues.
The party will end!!!
The party will end!!!
Too true! "Our society" seems to function in this adversarial way and we all pay for these law suits with diminished quality of life. So, enjoy the heck out of this while you can. In a local park is a Sherman tank that my kids played on and in. I have photos of those happy days, now my grandson would love to do the same but, it is sealed and fenced off so no one may risk a sprained wrist or ankle. I yearn for the days when we could be stupid and WE paid the price instead of suing others for our own foolishness. Lawyers and naive jurors have made being stupid profitable.Jun 3, 2019 23:53:16 #
Jun 4, 2019 08:08:26 #
radiojohn wrote:
Then it wouldn't look like it belongs in New Yawk Cittee.
Good point!
Jun 4, 2019 09:04:45 #
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