Vintage railroad photographs

[Kinnick.At.Night]

Ogle Winston Link took a lot of classic railroad photos in the 1950s as steam locomotives were being phased out by the railroads. He's famous for his night photos that often included fast moving trains and powerful lighting in strategic places to emphasize elements in his shots. Amazing work!

 

[Scott559]

Rode this bad boy when I was as a kid, My parents grew up in Wabeno Wisconsin and Grandpa worked at Connor’s mill.

 

[DooBi]

Ogle Winston Link took a lot of classic railroad photos in the 1950s as steam locomotives were being phased out by the railroads. He's famous for his night photos that often included fast moving trains and powerful lighting in strategic places to emphasize elements in his shots. Amazing work!

That's gotta be annoying while trying to watch a movie. Lol

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

Rode this bad boy when I was as a kid, My parents grew up in Wabeno Wisconsin and Grandpa worked at Connor’s mill.

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Steam locomotives are pure Americana. I saw the UP 4014 when it was parked, briefly in Cedar Rapids. The crew that works with that engine as it tours are some lucky guys and gals. They're hard working too. I watched a couple of them greasing it and wow....with so many moving parts and mechanical connections, that's an arduous job! As sad as it was for many to see steam retired, I imagine many more railroad employees welcomed the simplicity, efficiency and reliability of diesel power with open arms.

 

[Scott559]

Steam locomotives are pure Americana. I saw the UP 4014 when it was parked, briefly in Cedar Rapids. The crew that works with that engine as it tours are some lucky guys and gals. They're hard working too. I watched a couple of them greasing it and wow....with so many moving parts and mechanical connections, that's an arduous job! As sad as it was for many to see steam retired, I imagine many more railroad employees welcomed the simplicity, efficiency and reliability of diesel power with open arms.

Same train different video, Shows a little prep in getting her ready to go. Like you I love old stream trains! My great Uncle who was a lifer RR man grew up in Wabeno but ended up in Colorado.

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

Same train different video, Shows a little prep in getting her ready to go. Like you I love old stream trains! My great Uncle who was a lifer RR man grew up in Wabeno but ended up in Colorado.

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Great video!

 

[RollingBallofButcherKnives]

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

Drive wheels taller than a man. Classic, big steam.

 

[TunzaHawk]

If you ever wanted to drive trains or a locomotive, the B&SVRR will teach you. It operates its engines through volunteers. Many weekend train warriors are needed.

 

[billanole]

Ogle Winston Link took a lot of classic railroad photos in the 1950s as steam locomotives were being phased out by the railroads. He's famous for his night photos that often included fast moving trains and powerful lighting in strategic places to emphasize elements in his shots. Amazing work!

I saw a copy of your first photo in Rural Retreat, Va several months ago. It popped and was really stunning.

 

[billanole]

We rode up the mountain on the Cass run years back. Steep one way and back climb with switch backs. Coal exhaust was heavy.

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