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To the memory of Thomas Scaife and Joseph Rutherford

My engine now is cold and still
No water does my boiler fill
My coke affords its flame no more
My days of usefulness are o'er
My wheels deny their noted speed
No more my guiding hands they heed
My whistle too has lost its tone
Its shrill and thrilling sounds are gone
My valves are now thrown open wide
My flanges all refuse to guide
My clacks also, through once so strong
Refuse to aide the busy throng
No more I feel each urging breath
My steam is now condens'd in death
Life's railway's oe'r each station's past
In death I'm stopp'd and rest at last
Farewell dear friends and cease to weep
In Christ I'm safe in Him I sleep
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8 comments

Steve D said:

What an interesting shot indeed Fusun and one certainly heading into my fav's folder with a YS

Best wishes ... Steve
8 years ago

gezginruh replied to Steve D:

Hi Steve,

Thank you so much for your kind visit and the awards.

Best wishes
Füsun
8 years ago

Peter_Private_Box said:

My Dear Füsun,

I am so pleased that you have enjoyed sharing this little piece of old England with everybody. Such an unusual find, and a nice memory placed in the photograph.

Love Peter
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8 years ago

gezginruh replied to Peter_Private_Box:

My dear Peter,

Thank you very much for your nice words.
It is a nice memory and a touching story...

Love Füsun
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8 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

How young!
Fine shot.
Trying to catch up every time I'm on line and it co-incides with a bit of ipernity functionality! Therefore not often!
8 years ago

gezginruh said:

Thank you Andy.

Best wishes
Füsun
8 years ago

Léopold said:

Trains will never die......hopefully !
7 years ago ( translate )

gezginruh said:

I hope...
Thank you

Best wishes
Füsun
7 years ago