Steam Train 844 in All Its Glory! From April 11, 2010 in Texas.

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This steam train is huge.  When you stand next to it, you feel minuscule.  The black panels on the sides are a little different than I'm used to seeing on trains in the United States.  My source says the panels are smoke deflectors.

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Here the train is roaring out of Navasota.  The amount of steam is impressive.  I really like this shot.

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I think this is a different angle from the last shot, but this one captures more of the vertical steam and smoke. 

I think it is so wonderful that when steam trains have excursions like this, people of all ages come to watch and observe the awesome trains.  In a day and age when most people don't know their neighbors, its heartwarming to see the community turn out to laugh and smile together.

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7 Comments on Steam Train 844 in All Its Glory! From April 11, 2010 in Texas

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04
2011
864,566 Points 18 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I love trains...These are great photos. I would love to travel across country on a train again.. I loved it as a kid... lots of fun and a great way to meet people and see the countryside.
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129,555 Points Attended Rain Camp

True enough...steam engine trains has a different pull on people =)

love the shots!!! thanks for sharing!
10:07pm • #2
227,249 Points 2 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I remember counting wagons when we were kids. Love your pictures.
10:19pm • #3
492,232 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Liz, Steam trains are impressive giants and I'm so glad they can still be seen in action!  Do you know the WWII movie "The Train" with Burt Lancaster? 

Gloria
10:23pm • #4
628,898 Points 7 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Liz.. that is really amazing !!! Great photos..Thanks

HelpfulHannah
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2011
465,079 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

You know I have lived in this home a few years and I only talked to one of my neighbors 3 times... I have tried to make friends but didn't get anywhere....maybe we need a train in our neighborhood.
1:42am • #6
563,876 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Liz - I love the old steam trains, they started disappearing when I was a kid, and now all you see are the special instances like this. Here is a link to the story of UP's Engine 844.
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Specializing in Residential Real Estate and New Home Construction in Houston, Tomball, Magnolia, Pinehurst, Stagecoach, Decker Pairie, The Woodlands, Conroe, Waller, Cypress & Hockley. I am a Century 21 Agent and I also represent a custom home builder, TexStar Homes. My posts include my listings, the model homes, as well as real estate news beneficial to clients. Additionally, I will post event information for Houston, Tomball and Magnolia. I also love to travel and will post pictures when possible. Included in this category is day trips from or in Houston. I love gardens and museums and take pictures whenever possible.


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