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Post by byuphoto on Oct 29, 2006 21:28:11 GMT -5
The Louisiana Purchase Bi-centennial train as it came through Delhi, La, enroute to Jackson, Ms. then the New orleans.   |
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Post by Randy on Oct 29, 2006 22:23:41 GMT -5
Wonderful Rick, the second shot has an "out of the past" look to it.  |
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Post by byuphoto on Oct 29, 2006 22:27:09 GMT -5
That building was the old passenger station. It is now a law office.
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Post by doubs43 on Oct 29, 2006 23:16:48 GMT -5
Rick, that second shot looks as if the engine is just starting to move. The clouds of steam vapor and the appearance of the exhaust from the stack suggest the initial "burst" that signal the first turning of the drive wheels. I'd like to have a dollar for every time I've seen and heard that.... a beautiful sound for train enthusiasts.
Walker
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Post by byuphoto on Oct 30, 2006 16:35:32 GMT -5
Thanks all, this train was formerly displayed in Audobon park, New Orleans. It was restored and put back to working order so it could tour the state for the bi-centennial. Yes, it is starting to get underway in the second photo
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Post by doubs43 on Oct 30, 2006 17:09:02 GMT -5
Rick, I should have added that it's a great "catch" because it's easy to imagine movement with the steam and smoke. I agree with Ron that there's just something about the old engines and cars that newer trains lack.
Walker
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Post by kiev4a on Oct 30, 2006 17:58:50 GMT -5
I've rode UP's 8444 a couple of time (years ago). The amazing thing to me was how smoothly it glided away from a station. With those big drive wheels--no sudden lurch.
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