Re: NNG: A Christmas in Paradise
| January 12, 2019 01:04PM |
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Part 2:
"Student and Teacher": Student Hostler and Fireman Gabe Bocchino warms up the air pump on N&W M Class #475 as his mentor Engineman Dave Domitrovich, while blowing down Great Western decapod #90, keeps an eye on his new apprentice.
"A Man of Steam": The silhouette of Dave Domitrovich, stands out from the steam engulfing both him and the N&W M Class he is aboard, as #475 clears her lungs on the blowdown pad at the Strasburg Rail Road complex. You may notice the upturned brim on Dave's hat and although hard to see, the well worn jacket with wool trim. Those belonged to former SRC Engineman David Boyer. It has been about 3 years since his passing and while it seems like yesterday that he's been gone, the memory of David around the railroad lives on particularly in his good friend Dave. For steam railroaders, like Dave, this job is not just a check. It's a passion, a livelihood, and a tradition. And even with David Boyer gone from this Earth, I'm sure Dave knows his friend is still right there with him every time he tugs on the throttle of an iron horse.
"A Window in Time": Student Hostler and Fireman Gabe Bocchino is shrouded in steam as he blows down N&W #475. Even for such a simple task, one has to appreciate how many workers of the N&W have seen this same view while aboard this locomotive. Steam locomotives are truly living, breathing historical time warps.
Aaron Sholley is in the hero's throne of N&W #475 as the 10:30 am train is shoved into the East Strasburg station to board its eager passengers for a trip across Paradise.
"Two Train Service": Engineer Aaron Sholley guides N&W #475 and the 10:30 am train into the siding at Groff's Grove as Great Western decapod #90 builds steam in preparation for her assault on Cherry Hill with the 10 am train. This is one of the few places in America where two steam locomotives pass each other in regular service on an active railroad.
Mike Wilson
Michael J. Wilson Photography
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/12/2019 01:36PM by Mike.
"Student and Teacher": Student Hostler and Fireman Gabe Bocchino warms up the air pump on N&W M Class #475 as his mentor Engineman Dave Domitrovich, while blowing down Great Western decapod #90, keeps an eye on his new apprentice.
"A Man of Steam": The silhouette of Dave Domitrovich, stands out from the steam engulfing both him and the N&W M Class he is aboard, as #475 clears her lungs on the blowdown pad at the Strasburg Rail Road complex. You may notice the upturned brim on Dave's hat and although hard to see, the well worn jacket with wool trim. Those belonged to former SRC Engineman David Boyer. It has been about 3 years since his passing and while it seems like yesterday that he's been gone, the memory of David around the railroad lives on particularly in his good friend Dave. For steam railroaders, like Dave, this job is not just a check. It's a passion, a livelihood, and a tradition. And even with David Boyer gone from this Earth, I'm sure Dave knows his friend is still right there with him every time he tugs on the throttle of an iron horse.
"A Window in Time": Student Hostler and Fireman Gabe Bocchino is shrouded in steam as he blows down N&W #475. Even for such a simple task, one has to appreciate how many workers of the N&W have seen this same view while aboard this locomotive. Steam locomotives are truly living, breathing historical time warps.
Aaron Sholley is in the hero's throne of N&W #475 as the 10:30 am train is shoved into the East Strasburg station to board its eager passengers for a trip across Paradise.
"Two Train Service": Engineer Aaron Sholley guides N&W #475 and the 10:30 am train into the siding at Groff's Grove as Great Western decapod #90 builds steam in preparation for her assault on Cherry Hill with the 10 am train. This is one of the few places in America where two steam locomotives pass each other in regular service on an active railroad.
Mike Wilson
Michael J. Wilson Photography
[www.facebook.com]
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/12/2019 01:36PM by Mike.
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