I Hear the Train a'comin

[BarryHamilton]

Last October, the Union Pacific #844 steam engine rolled through the area to the delight of many photographers.
Sucker was loud when he blew his whistle and was really billowing out the steam chugging up this small grade leaving North Little Rock.
Bad back light, as you can see, so I took it to b&w and with a little vintage treatment.
C&C always welcome.

 

[lightsgood]

super cool Barry!

 

[Ann S]

Wow. Me like it good job converting it on B&W...

 

[AlanLichty]

Amazing how much steam it produces heading up the hill.

 

[BarryHamilton]

Wow. Me like it good job converting it on B&W...

Thanks so much, Ann!

 

[BarryHamilton]

Amazing how much steam it produces heading up the hill.

That and the sound, especially when it blows the steam whistle going through the crossing where I was. It was LOUD!!!!

 

[JimFox]

Hey Barry,

This is super cool. It looks like an authentic litho print!

Jim

 

[ckcarr]

Excellent of you to be aware of it coming and getting some shots!
That's a great one too!


Here's a little information on that engine...

https://www.up.com/aboutup/special_trains/steam/locomotives/844.shtml

 

[BarryHamilton]

Hey Barry,

This is super cool. It looks like an authentic litho print!

Jim

Thanks, Jim! I was hoping for an old timey feel.

 

[BarryHamilton]

Excellent of you to be aware of it coming and getting some shots!
That's a great one too!


Here's a little information on that engine...

https://www.up.com/aboutup/special_trains/steam/locomotives/844.shtml

Thanks for that, Craig! Apparently it makes a run through the area fairly regularly and last year I made special plans to meet it twice. This was easily the best result.