Machinery Steam Locomotive 4960

Steam Locomotive 4960 · **3 Likes**

Built in 1923 by Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia is now in operation in Williams AZ and is used to pull tourist passenger cars to the Grand Canyon. The restoration brought it back to almost new condition, the photos are of the running gear and engine while operating.

zztopd · 02-07-2014, 11:11 AM

the soul rejoices looking at such live forms!

causey · 02-07-2014, 11:22 AM - **1 Like**

Beautiful series, Bob. Great presentation of this of conqueror of the West. The BW choice is excellent, and contrast is perfect.

slowpez · 02-07-2014, 11:23 AM

Well done Bob. Love the old trains.

Michael Piziak · 02-07-2014, 12:05 PM

Super photos !

j2photos · 02-07-2014, 12:25 PM

Very nice, I like the DOF on the last one.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-07-2014, 01:28 PM

A great piece of true engineering brought back to life, good to see, thanks for posting.

**Sailor** · 02-07-2014, 02:43 PM

I dig 'em buddy - like photos from the '40s and '50s.

Jer

**charliezap** · 02-07-2014, 02:57 PM

A very pleasurable series Bob.--charliezap

JimmyDranox · 02-07-2014, 03:50 PM - **1 Like**

I still remember the sound and smell of those steam locomotives. Wonderful machines, and wonderful photos. I love them.

**Canada_Rockies** · 02-07-2014, 07:17 PM

Love those old locomotives.

**Bob Harris** · 02-07-2014, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by zztopd

the soul rejoices looking at such live forms!

the sound of a steamer running is something to hear, nothing like it.

---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:40 PM ----------

Originally posted by causey

Beautiful series, Bob. Great presentation of this of conqueror of the West. The BW choice is excellent, and contrast is perfect.

I think when we see these old trains Stefan, our mind automatically goes bw, I think it is the only way to present them.

---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:43 PM ----------

Originally posted by slowpez

Well done Bob. Love the old trains.

As do we Susan, if in Durango this year make sure and ride the train, we'll be up there and will make sure that we ride this year.

---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:44 PM ----------

Originally posted by Michael Piziak

Super photos !

thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the view.

---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:45 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

A great piece of true engineering brought back to life, good to see, thanks for posting.

and restored quite beautifully and it burns peanut oil.

---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:47 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sailor

I dig 'em buddy - like photos from the '40s and '50s.

Jer

Hey buddy, that is from my era the 40/50's and I'm still running also, but not always in full gear.

---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:54 PM ----------

Originally posted by charliezap

A very pleasurable series Bob.--charliezap

thanks Charlie, always appreciated that you comment.

---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

I still remember the sound and smell of those steam locomotives. Wonderful machines, and wonderful photos. I love them.

You're just like us, when we get a chance we ride them. Love the smell and sounds as you say and of course the bellowing smoke.

---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

Love those old locomotives.

This one in Williams only runs once a year to the Grand Canyon and we lucked out and were in the area and rode it. I think I spent more time before and after the ride just walking around and taking photos.

ausmoose · 02-07-2014, 09:19 PM

Nice train pics - beautiful photos. How did you get awesome, sharp photos from all those angles before it moved away??

**Bob Harris** · 02-07-2014, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by ausmoose

Nice train pics - beautiful photos. How did you get awesome, sharp photos from all those angles before it moved away??

All are handheld, there were over a hundred people there for awhile, but when the train started to warm up, everyone got on the train to travel up to the Grand Canyon, so I got off the train and took the photos. Funny thing is I almost missed the ride, had to run to my car just a minute before it left.

**Bob Harris** · 02-08-2014, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by j2photos

Very nice, I like the DOF on the last one.

thanks for viewing, I really enjoyed photographing this Iron Horse of the West.

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02-07-2014, 11:11 AM	#2
zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 954	the soul rejoices looking at such live forms!

02-07-2014, 11:22 AM - 1 Like	#3
causey Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arlington, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,757	Beautiful series, Bob. Great presentation of this of conqueror of the West. The BW choice is excellent, and contrast is perfect.

02-07-2014, 11:23 AM	#4
slowpez Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,468	Well done Bob. Love the old trains.

02-07-2014, 12:05 PM	#5
Michael Piziak Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,728	Super photos !

02-07-2014, 12:25 PM	#6
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Very nice, I like the DOF on the last one.

02-07-2014, 01:28 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 56,164	A great piece of true engineering brought back to life, good to see, thanks for posting.

02-07-2014, 02:43 PM	#8
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 25,526	I dig 'em buddy - like photos from the '40s and '50s. Jer

02-07-2014, 02:57 PM	#9
charliezap Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,657	A very pleasurable series Bob.--charliezap

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JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,631	I still remember the sound and smell of those steam locomotives. Wonderful machines, and wonderful photos. I love them.

02-07-2014, 07:17 PM	#11
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,384	Love those old locomotives.

02-07-2014, 08:39 PM	#12
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by zztopd the soul rejoices looking at such live forms! the sound of a steamer running is something to hear, nothing like it. ---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:40 PM ---------- Originally posted by causey Beautiful series, Bob. Great presentation of this of conqueror of the West. The BW choice is excellent, and contrast is perfect. I think when we see these old trains Stefan, our mind automatically goes bw, I think it is the only way to present them. ---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:43 PM ---------- Originally posted by slowpez Well done Bob. Love the old trains. As do we Susan, if in Durango this year make sure and ride the train, we'll be up there and will make sure that we ride this year. ---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:44 PM ---------- Originally posted by Michael Piziak Super photos ! thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the view. ---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown A great piece of true engineering brought back to life, good to see, thanks for posting. and restored quite beautifully and it burns peanut oil. ---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:47 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sailor I dig 'em buddy - like photos from the '40s and '50s. Jer Hey buddy, that is from my era the 40/50's and I'm still running also, but not always in full gear. ---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:54 PM ---------- Originally posted by charliezap A very pleasurable series Bob.--charliezap thanks Charlie, always appreciated that you comment. ---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by JimmyDranox I still remember the sound and smell of those steam locomotives. Wonderful machines, and wonderful photos. I love them. You're just like us, when we get a chance we ride them. Love the smell and sounds as you say and of course the bellowing smoke. ---------- Post added 02-07-14 at 07:57 PM ---------- Originally posted by Canada_Rockies Love those old locomotives. This one in Williams only runs once a year to the Grand Canyon and we lucked out and were in the area and rode it. I think I spent more time before and after the ride just walking around and taking photos.

02-07-2014, 09:19 PM	#13
ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	Nice train pics - beautiful photos. How did you get awesome, sharp photos from all those angles before it moved away??

02-07-2014, 09:58 PM	#14
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by ausmoose Nice train pics - beautiful photos. How did you get awesome, sharp photos from all those angles before it moved away?? All are handheld, there were over a hundred people there for awhile, but when the train started to warm up, everyone got on the train to travel up to the Grand Canyon, so I got off the train and took the photos. Funny thing is I almost missed the ride, had to run to my car just a minute before it left.

02-08-2014, 12:14 AM	#15
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by j2photos Very nice, I like the DOF on the last one. thanks for viewing, I really enjoyed photographing this Iron Horse of the West.

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