During my travels in six states in the past week, I finally landed in Durbin West Virginia, where I stayed with a friend of mine. This old coal steam engine depot is in her little historical town of Durbin. We finally got a chance to ride this train that soon will be reaching it’s centinial (100th) birthday in 2010. This engine is called The Durbin Rocket One of three coal steam engines actually running in the world.
When we came to a short stop, I took advantage of shooting this (and yes, have quite a few shots while riding it) Something about the elderly gentleman looking at this engine remembering when he was a boy and rode trains like this enticed me to shoot it in black and white.
This has not be converted, I changed settings on camera to shoot in BW, I will be adding more photos of my travels after I return from Texas this weekend.
This was shot in SS priority, F-stop of 8.0, Exposure at 1/125, ISO of 400, Exposure Compensation at 0 Best if viewed larger.
wonderful picture of this rocket, we have one in a place called Minehead, all built and repaired by voluteers, they now use it as a working railway,dawn
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an amazing photo Chris, Love all thesteam surrounding the Rocket. A masterpiece, my friend!
Wow – I absolutely love this Chris. What an awesome image. It is so atmospheric, with a great eerie but powerful feel to it. Superb!
MARVELOUS capture in every way Christopher! Love the sepia tone…………Cheers, Rose :)))
Wow Chris amazing for sure love the vintage look it really takes you back to that time! Very well done! = )
Wonderful nostalgic feel, brilliant! :)
wonderful picture of this rocket, we have one in a place called Minehead, all built and repaired by voluteers, they now use it as a working railway,dawn
What a wonderful old Iron Horse! Great shot, Chris!
This is a beautiful picture.
You did an amazing work here,the timeless look is beautiful,superb photo…100 years old …Happy Birthday Durbin Rocket…. lol
Great find Chris she’s an absolute beauty!!