1967: Men of steam
Bournemouth Fireman Ronald Whittaker chats to the relieving driver of a Waterloo-bound express. Steam power was to finish just 4 months later.
1967: Men of steam belongs to the following groups:
Black and White Film, Black and White Photography, Film Photography, Powered by Steam, Railway Art and Photography, Trains and Transport
Ronjohnnj
Fantastic photo, = )
Edward Denyer
Excellent period Image Nigel, like it very much. – Ted
Karen Lewis
oh, how timeless!! fantastic!
Arrowman
This is superb work !!
Mike Jeffries
What a corker!!
Hertsman
The last days of steam were seen as ‘THE END’ but a similar scene could be captured today in so many places. 42 years ago it was dirt grime and sadness. Steam trains today are polish and a status symbol…how times change.
Good shot, thanks for reliving those days on the SW Main line, which I remember well.
Nigel Kendall replied
I like to think of the men who worked in such conditions during those times, day in, day out. Today the visual effects can be recreated but not the reality of decay and tough conditions.
Thanks for your kind comments.
Nigel
Babbler
great photo
Jonathan Newto...
Wow, this a great timeless shot. It’s basically the UK version of a photograph of mine. I have it here on RB actually, it is called ‘A Way of Life’ :)