Steam Locomotive 73129 In Snow
by David Birchall
Title
Steam Locomotive 73129 In Snow
Artist
David Birchall
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Preserved steam locomotive class Caprotti Standard number 73129 at work on the Midland Railway heritage line in Derbyshire, England.
The image was taken on !7th January 2016 which was the final day of service for 73129 before enforced withdrawal for major overhaul, due to expiry of her boiler safety certificate. It is unlikely that 73129 will run again in the foreseeable future.
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January 18th, 2016
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Comments (18)
David Birchall
Thank you very much Richard for featuring my image in "Railways, Railroads and Trains" group, much appreciated.
David Birchall
Thank you very much Dora for featuring my image in "Winter Wonderland" group, much appreciated.
Photographic Art and Design by Dora Sofia Caputo
Fantastic capture of a preserved steam locomotive on her final day of service! Congrats, David! This stunning image is being featured in the Special Featured Artists of the Week Section of the Winter Wonderland Homepage. F/L.
Keith Armstrong
Dramatic image against the snow. Thanks for capturing the last moments of this gem.
David Birchall replied:
Thank you Keith. It was very much a labour of love, I've taken lots of pictures of 73129 over the last few years, so couldn't miss her last day.
David Birchall
Thank you very much Dora for featuring my image in "Winter Wonderland" group, much appreciated.
David Birchall
Thank you very much Dianne for featuring my image in "All Seasons Photography" group, much appreciated.
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