Taken in Arizona, while this magnificent locomotive was visiting Casa Grande.

We saw that the train would be leaving in a particular direction, so we walked about 100 yards down the track and set up our cameras. We thought we would have plenty of time to get a good shot.

Well, this locomotive is POWERFUL, and came at us very quickly. Managed to get this "portrait" shot, with the crew leaning out the window, and steam blowing out the vents near the track.

This engine is quite able to achieve 80 miles per hour (!)


The locomotive was visiting our little town of Casa Grande for the 100th anniversary of statehood for Arizona

Image processed with GIMP.