Jim Shaughnessy passed away
| August 08, 2018 06:57AM |
I am sad to report that veteran railroad photographer Jim Shaughnessy passed away yesterday, he was 84. He was one of the last great photographers that captured the end of steam era 60+ years ago. I have admired his photographs for years and always wanted to match the quality of his work. I can't say much more of Jim that hasn't been written, never met him but his work spoke volumes of his skill as a lensman. Here's one of my favorite photos to remember Jim by.
The image is of B&M 3713 running out it's last miles in 1957.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/08/2018 06:58AM by Stewart Rhine.
The image is of B&M 3713 running out it's last miles in 1957.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/08/2018 06:58AM by Stewart Rhine.
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488 stops for water at Los Pinos tank on closing day Oct. 1979. Photo courtesy Don Richter
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