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Big Kettle!


Big Kettle!
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Copyright: John Winder (RhythmThief) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 207 W: 5 N: 219] (1729)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-22
Categories: Transportation
Camera: Nikon D200., Tamron 70-300mm AF 4-5.6 LD Macro
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Steam Railways, amazing world of railways & trains [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-27 16:07
Viewed: 252
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello everyone,
this was taken last week at Lydney Junction station on the Dean Forest Railway in Gloucestershire. The engine crew had just finished running the engine around the train, and while they were coupling it up I sneaked onto the track at the level crossing and got this with my zoom lens.
For those who are interested, this is a GWR 14XX class 0-4-2 tank engine, designed for branch line use. It looked right at home in the Forest of Dean!
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Cheers, John.
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  • Great 
  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 286 W: 0 N: 155] (1411)
  • [2008-06-27 16:14]

Hi Jonh,

beautiful old train! Great capture. Love the light and the composition.

Congratulations,
Romeu

Hi John
Good full frontal shot of this Tank Engine.
I have added this to my Steam Railway Theme.
Well Done.
Mike

Hi John.
Very good photo.
Ralf

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 917 W: 0 N: 1456] (6297)
  • [2008-06-30 9:15]

HI John
Locomotives out our way are really different to this one.
Its nice to be able to see one. Unusual capture, but a good one for me
Dot

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  • tyro Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 218 W: 83 N: 632] (3024)
  • [2008-07-01 16:24]

Hi, John.

What a Beauty!

This view of that engine, with its windows either side of the boiler, reminds me of my father saying to me, "I always wanted to be an engine driver, but my eyes weren't wide enough apart!". It took me a few years to realise why it was funny.

Anyway, this is a fabulous shot, John. The lighting is superb and the way the light has caught the smoke-door at the front is fantastic.

Perfectly exposed and sharp as a pin too.

Great note to accompany a lovely picture!

Best Wishes,

John.

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