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8 February 2007 Coleen Perilloux Landry

Steam Engine Train

Destrehan, Louisiana

Met many people trying to get photos of this train. One man had driven 5 hours from Birmingham, Alabama, to get the photo and had no idea where he was or how to get back to Alabama. Then, I raced to two more locations to get the train.
When it was on the tracks in the Spillway it was travelling very slowly but picked up speed to 40 mph as soon as it left the trestled tracks. When it blew past me at two other locations with the whistle blaring and the steam at full blast it literally blew me sideways and my ears are still ringing from the whistle.


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Monique Trempe16-Feb-2007 21:41
Good composition, sweet colours and beautiful atmosphere.
Guest 15-Feb-2007 21:35
Nice shot Coleen. Scott and I were stuck at work unfortunately
Paul Dovie Jr15-Feb-2007 00:40
Great shot but the engine looks strange with DITCH LIGHTS. They are not original equipment. All because motorist do not stop at railroad crossings..
Jackdad09-Feb-2007 20:54
oh, you got some pics after all! brilliant! :-)
Guest 09-Feb-2007 17:57
Great photos !!! (multiple)
You make a good point, you meet the nicest people while photographing history such as this. And the people of LASTA (the organization that keeps her running) are to be commended for keeping her alive for our youngsters to see.
Neal Nye09-Feb-2007 13:10
A great series of photos, each one better than the last. I would love to have seen this thing.
Guest 09-Feb-2007 02:30
A collage that brings back boyhood memories. Vote, and thank you.
Guest 09-Feb-2007 01:02
Look at that PERFECT shot! Way to go. Big V
Dennis Hoyne09-Feb-2007 00:54
Wonderful photos, I love the old trains.
Linda Willets08-Feb-2007 23:49
great job
petesie08-Feb-2007 23:11
Wow, Coleen, you did good. My favorite is the one on the trestle....
Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography08-Feb-2007 23:10
I love the locomotives !nice collection !
Guest 08-Feb-2007 21:01
wonderful, Coleen
Jola Dziubinska08-Feb-2007 20:30
Excellent capture.
Zak08-Feb-2007 20:24
Polar Express-tastic
sschex08-Feb-2007 20:24
Excellent shot Colleen. I'm glad you caught it. V
Bob Foisel08-Feb-2007 20:19
Terrific images Coleen, Big vote.
Al Chesworth08-Feb-2007 20:04
Well worth the effort Coleen, splendid shot's.