Durango Train, Departure-Road Trip 2012
Sep 27, 2012 10:36:09 #
For everyone, thanks for looking and the comments!!
Pat
You are right! He does look oddly, larger.
He is what he is. No tricks or editing (I don't know how).
He's a big guy.
I was standing a ways away. Zoomed in a little. Probably, cropped a little.
Pat
Pat
Emmett wrote:
Jay, on the last photo, that guy in the hard hat looks like a giant. What give with that? He is head and shoulders over the rest of the people. Just curious. You photos are great. I have always wanted to take that trip.
You are right! He does look oddly, larger.
He is what he is. No tricks or editing (I don't know how).
He's a big guy.
I was standing a ways away. Zoomed in a little. Probably, cropped a little.
Pat
Sep 27, 2012 16:39:02 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Couple of trains heading out.
I didn't ride the train on this trip.
I didn't ride the train on this trip.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 27, 2012 16:40:00 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Some hiker/campers were going to get off about half way.
Backpacks stored away.
In the past I've seen a group of fishermen that we picked up on return trip.
Once in the fall, stopped to pickup some hunters. They had a couple of large ices chests and a set of fresh elk antlers. They were going to Silverton.
So, stops are common.
Pat
Backpacks stored away.
In the past I've seen a group of fishermen that we picked up on return trip.
Once in the fall, stopped to pickup some hunters. They had a couple of large ices chests and a set of fresh elk antlers. They were going to Silverton.
So, stops are common.
Pat
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 27, 2012 16:53:18 #
Jim80
Loc: Stirling, Scotland
Hoping to take a ride in the near future when we come over for a visit.
Hope you like pic of one of ours in the UK. This one held the world speed record for a steam engine.
Hope you like pic of one of ours in the UK. This one held the world speed record for a steam engine.
Sir Nigel Gresley
Sep 27, 2012 17:22:59 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Couple of trains heading out.
I didn't ride the train on this trip.
I didn't ride the train on this trip.
Quite wonderful:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: MORE.....
Sep 27, 2012 17:36:56 #
Jim80 wrote:
Hoping to take a ride in the near future when we come over for a visit.
Hope you like pic of one of ours in the UK. This one held the world speed record for a steam engine.
Hope you like pic of one of ours in the UK. This one held the world speed record for a steam engine.
Jim!! You have got to tell what the speed is!!!
Cool looking engine!
There is another steam train that is not too far from Durango. It should be considered, as well.
Check this link. It is from last year (2011).
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-40346-1.html
I was there this year. Just starting to work on the images and comments.
Pat
Sep 27, 2012 17:38:35 #
Sep 27, 2012 17:46:48 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Thanks, Rich!
I"m working on it.....
Pat
I"m working on it.....
Pat
Great Jay....
Sep 27, 2012 18:00:57 #
Rich2236 wrote:
Great Jay....
Jay Pat wrote:
Thanks, Rich!
I"m working on it.....
Pat
I"m working on it.....
Pat
Great Jay....
Actually, it will be the steam train out of Chama.
It will be a new post.
Sep 27, 2012 20:31:05 #
Sep 27, 2012 23:47:01 #
The train ride fom Durango to Silverton is a awesome experience. We stayed in a RV park just north of town and the train passed right next to the park and you could hear the whistle when he was leaving town. Nice pictures you took of the engines.I can't wait to ride it again and also The Toltec and Charma.
Sep 28, 2012 02:22:12 #
Oct 10, 2012 12:06:39 #
Oct 10, 2012 12:19:42 #
Jim80 wrote:
Sir Nigel Gresley attained the record 112mph on 23 May 1959
I went back and looked at your image, again.
Those are very large drive wheels!!! Do you know how tall they are?
Did this engine run fast speeds all the time?
I would think it would have to slow down for curves.
If the rail were not laid perfectly flat, it could be a rough ride......
Pat
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