'Pac-Man' of the train world by Helen Betts

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23-MAR-2013

'Pac-Man' of the train world

Thanks to Jane for the Pac-Man idea on the last wedge snowplow picture!

This 1915 wedge plow, unlike another one I photographed, is not self-propelled and must be pushed by a locomotive.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/125s f/5.6 at 34.0mm iso320 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Patrick Goossens		29-Mar-2013 14:06
At least they were prepared to deal with the snow. Maybe we will need them again in the future.

pkocinski		29-Mar-2013 12:00
Perfect title for it :-)

Sheila		29-Mar-2013 00:39
They are mighty machines. I'm glad we don't need them.

Chris Spracklen		28-Mar-2013 23:34
Love title, Helen! ;o) Sharp shot, too.

woody34		28-Mar-2013 23:18
You have opened my eyes,Helen..we don't have enough snow to warrant these"toys"...really appreciate these clear interesting photos...V

rousselziak		28-Mar-2013 22:45
Well seen ! -V-

Karen Stuebing		28-Mar-2013 21:50
Spectacular colors and textures on this old machine. I can see the Pac Man association. V.

Dan Greenberg		28-Mar-2013 21:49
They certainly have some unusual and very photogenic items there. Very cool composition . I could use one of those for my driveway, the way it has been snowing here lately. ~V~

danad		28-Mar-2013 21:26
A fantastic image ! The faded and rusted colors are stunning. V.

Colin Storey		28-Mar-2013 21:00
Thats a great image of this snow clearing train. v

Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)		28-Mar-2013 20:17
Helen, what a stunning angle on the wedge plow. It appears that it was made from on old tender. A lot of US railroads made their plows from old tenders or old gond's. You do have a knack of shooting things with a different perspective. Well done. V.

Gerard Koehl		28-Mar-2013 20:17
Impressionnant comme machine. V

Peter Sussex		28-Mar-2013 20:07
Would like to see this heavy weapon in action, great shot! V

Walter Otto Koenig		28-Mar-2013 19:50
Cool shot of this giant slicer. I'm sure it has no problems going through the snow. Very nice colors and details. "V"

Bill Miller		28-Mar-2013 19:37
That is a serious looking plough.

larose forest photos		28-Mar-2013 19:28
It is a pac man train!! Super shot.

joseantonio		28-Mar-2013 18:03
Love this Pac-Man idea. Quite an unsual image.V.