Steam and Steel 2010 Wall Calendar (Calendar)
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (691 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1416282785 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 12 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Robert Gotthelf said Nice Tribute to a Unique Photographer. This calendar contains excellent reproductions of the unique photographs of O. Winston Link who developed his own system of capturing images of the last steam locomotives in active service. What makes these images so unique is the fact that the photographs were mostly taken at night using an elaborate system of remote controlled flashbulbs. This may not seem like a big deal today, but at the time of this work it was truly exceptional.. O. Winston Link - 2011 This calendar continues in the trend of the past few years. Popular photos include the Seven-Mile Ford and the Roanoke turntable. These high-quality black and white photos will later be framed for permanent display. This item is similar in appearance and quality to the 2009 and 2010 calendars.. D said Wonderful photos. I've bought this calendar as a Christmas gift for an O. Winston Link/train enthusiast every year for the past Wonderful photos D I've bought this calendar as a Christmas gift for an O. Winston Link/train enthusiast every year for the past 4 years or so. I don't think there's ever been a repeat usage of a photo in any of the calendar years. Mr. Link took a great many photos of the steam era and wonderful photos they are!. years or so. I don't think there's ever been a repeat usage of a photo in any of the calendar years. Mr. Link took a great many photos of the steam era and wonderful photos they are!
The Norfolk and Western Railway was the last American railroad to abandon steam and convert to diesel. Winston Link (1914-2001) created a photographic legacy of this period of American rail history which remains unrivaled.. During the mid-1950s, O