THE POWER OF STEAM
Now, you may think i’m a “nerd” or a “geek” for this post but, frankly i don’t care…I adore steam trains, there is a magical beauty in these machines that you can never get anywhere else…The smell of the smoke as it billows out of the chimney, the sweet “chuff chuffing” sound as she pulls away from the station and the coal smudged face of the fireman as he happily poses for pictures with over- enthusiastic steam fans.
Sadly, one day these beautiful creations shall get to the point where they can’t “chuff chuff” anymore, shall never feel the smoke billowing from her chimney or the fireman lovingly shovelling coal into her fire. So we must make the most of these slices of history, and feel the tingle of anticipation as it pulls into the station with a million other enthusiasts crowding around her desperate for a picture of this gorgeous machine, whilst we still can.
I too love steam engines and I don't think you a nerd at all ! My Father gave me a love for them because he loves them :)
ReplyDeleteThere is a charm and romance with steam trains that you just don't get with modern trains.
ReplyDeleteExactly :) Especially the smell of the smoke :)
DeleteI live with an engineer who gets very excited about these sort of things so I do appreciate the history and workings of them. It will be a sad day when we no longer have a chance to ride them.
ReplyDeleteIt will, hopefully we can continue to raise boys and girls who love them and want to care for them as much as we do :)
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