Heisler Two Truck No3

Uploaded: August 01, 2010

Description

This steam engine is located at Sumpter, Oregon. It's Sumpter Valley Railroad's original wood fired steam engine from 1915 and the only narrow gauge wood fired steam engine still operating in the USA. For the next few days I'll do a series of the different phases of their operation.

Have a Great Day


Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 150.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 01, 2010

In 1971, a small group of volunteers set out to rebuild the narrow gauge Sumpter Valley Railway in Eastern Oregon.

Nearly all of today's excursion and museum railroads operate on abandoned rights-of-way. The Sumpter Valley Railway, located 22 miles southwest of Baker City Oregon, on U.S. Highway 7, has a unique characteristic over all of these railroads. They have built the railroad their-selves. Although the road bed and track is mostly on original Sumpter Valley Railway right-of-way, the original track was scrapped in 1947, and nearly all of the original road bed had eroded away. With an all volunteer work force, the SVRy has rebuilt over 7 miles of track, and is still growing. #1293707

Monnie Ryan August 01, 2010

Wonderful capture, Denny, and a very interesting story! Look forward to seeing the series! #8798787

Jack Ryan August 01, 2010

Interesting info and an excellent image with wonderful color, comp and clarity. Looking forward to the rest of your series. #8798833

BILLY R. PARKER August 01, 2010

GREAT STORY AND IMAGE DENNY !! BILLY #8798916

Robert R. Goodman August 01, 2010

Hi Denny,It is beautiful my friend.We still have one that runs from William,Az to the Grand Canyon but that is a standard gauge.Excellent capture!!! #8798978

Ellen Hodges August 01, 2010

Absolutely fantastic capture, Denny!!! #8799156

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 01, 2010

Thank you very much Monnie, Jack, Billy, Bobby and Ellen! I'll be gone most of today, comment tonight.... #8799197

Mike Clime August 01, 2010

Excellent capture and what a great old engine! Looks like the tracks could use some repair. #8799238

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 01, 2010

Outstanding clarity, pov and capture, Denny. Great story. #8799286

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 01, 2010

Excellent capture and info Denny! Jeff #8799367

Debra R. Harder August 01, 2010

This is so cool, Denny! Excellent exposure on this moving train. Love the smoke...what a great moment!! The details and colors are wonderful too!! And I always enjoy the bit of history you provide! Deb #8799492

Kerry Hill August 01, 2010

Fantastic capture Denny, great composition and info! #8799553

John Connolly August 01, 2010

A wonderful capture and I am impressed with the restoration work, Denny! I am looking foreward to the next image in this series!
Happy T ~ K ~ W Day! #8799628

Tiia Vissak August 01, 2010

a cool scene! #8799761

Barbara Waldoch August 01, 2010

Terrific image, Denny! #8800277

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 01, 2010

Thank you ever so much Mike, Tammy, Jeff, Deb, Kerry, John, Tiia and Barbara! #8800514

Marty Straub August 02, 2010

Oh, I'm really looking forward to this series, Denny. Excellent pov of this engine coming right at you. My first thought was, Wow, lots of engineers. Looks like a fun time. #8801522

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 02, 2010

Thank you very much, Marty! #8802576

Stan Kwasniowski August 02, 2010

Denny, I guess we both love old trains #8802644

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 02, 2010

Thank you, Stan! Yes I do but have little opportunity to photography them. #8802669

Renata Gusciora August 03, 2010

Great capture,Denny!Fabulous clarity,details and composition! #8804523

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 03, 2010

Hey, this is really neat, Denny! There sure aren't many of these left, that's for sure. We have one in a Heritage Park here and it's a prized city possession. Still running daily, too, for visitors!

Thanks for sharing this beauty! Love the action!!!

-Laura :D #8804713

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 03, 2010

Thank you very much, Renata and Laura! #8804728

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