Thanks, John. I remember watching these locomotives come through town, when I was boy. The design came from the fact that the Erie RR burned a softer coal (bituminous) and need the extra area in the firebox to generate enous heat to run the machine. The design was finally killed by railroad administration in Washington, as being much too dangerous. Not only did it keep the engineer and fireman from talking to each other (they were on opposite sides of the boiler), but when the running gear failed, the side rods would come up the side of the locomotive, shearing the half cab (and its occupant) off the locomotive, killing either the fireman or the engineer.
Jason, The HDR processing you have accomplished is stunning. There is so much detail in the images. Wondering how many images you used in the process. Your compositions are also very well handled. Wonderful series of images.
These are really great. If there is ever a place for this technique, this is it. Beautifully composed and masterful post production. I love looking at these. Very well done. I can see these as popular prints for train lovers young and old. Take a few of these in large prints to an art seller and just leave them there. Tell them to call you when they need more. I don't think you would wait very long.
