Tag Archives: Steam

Steampunk

According to Wikipedia, Steampunk is a “sub-genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery,  especially in a setting inspired by industrialized Western civilization during the 19th century. Steampunk works are often set in an alternative history of the 19th century’s British Victorian era or American “Wild West”.  Along with some fellow photographers, I … Continue reading

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Working on the Railroad

I’ve had an interesting summer, coming upon two steam locomotives while shooting other subjects, while many of my fellow photographers were actively chasing locomotives appearing in the area.  This photo of “The 765” was captured while out with a photographer … Continue reading

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Yesteryear

I took a trip to Holmes County last Friday with fellow photographers and visited the Mt. Hope Auction which was holding an Antique Engine show.  It was like stepping back in time as the many tractors belched deep dark smoke … Continue reading

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Steam Power

On a visit to New Jersey a week ago, I took a short visit with a friend to New Hope, PA on the Delaware River just north of Philadelphia.  New Hope is a very artsy and historic little town, very … Continue reading

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Rust and Restoration

Yesterday I finally made it to an open house of the Midwest Railway Preservation Society (MRSP) in Cleveland’s Flats.  I’ve driven by the old historic roundhouse many times and wished I could get inside!  It was well worth the wait and … Continue reading

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Reflecting on the Past

Traveling east on U.S. Route 322, near the Pennsylvania border is the small town of Wayne, OH.  Wayne is the home of the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club.  This club is the home of a preserved early 20th century gas … Continue reading

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