Posted by John Lambert on July 15, 2008 at 17:40:10 user Benedict.
In Reply to: Re: Polish Steam Trains posted by Jock on July 15, 2008 at 14:42:22:
Ahh - steam engines. Great black, oily monsters oozing steam like breath on a wintry morning. There's something about steam. It has a life of its own. What a wonderful shot that is in Train of Events showing the locomotives all gently steaming. I came across Canada to Vancouver in 1948 in such a machine, although several times bigger. When we reached Vancouver I went to the front of the train and stood gazing up at the engine-driver. He condescended to acknowledge my presence. I called out, "Thank you!". He solemnly inclined his head, as befitting the master of such power, such authority. And returned his gaze to the contemplation of distant horizons.