Iron horse underbelly

This is better viewed against a black background if you have a moment.
Lester and I had a great time at Steam - the Museum of the Great Western Railway [aka God's Wonderful Railway] yesterday. It's in Swindon : http://www.steam-museum.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

This is the underside of Caerphilly Castle, an express, steam locomotive built at the Swindon works in 1923. She ran until 1960 which was about the time when steam gave way to diesel and electric engines in the UK.
I love looking at the wonderful engineering that went into these beautiful machines.

[Matt Clendon]

I see Star Wars and the giant underbelly of an Imperial battleship.

[Ariel]

Good heavens. I think I'd worry about that falling on my head, but it's an incredible shot.

[Al Bailey]

Fabulous capture! it is amazing just what went into them :)

[Milanie]

This is a fantastic shot - what great detail - and you pov makes this totally impressive.

[Call me Joe]

Wow-this is a winner!- 've never seen what's under there,thnx for sharing :)

[Lisa Stein]

Fascinating! Good for you for looking underneath! I like your composition and attention to symmetry and details.

[Shelley]

Great symmetry and POV

[Claire]

Wow! This is a must, must view large isn't it? The detail is outstanding and for a split second I was actually under that train, amazing shot Alison

[Kazzy]

Brilliant detail and such an interesting pov. You must have been flat on your back for this shot...lol

[8yearson]

So just how did you get this shot?! Is the train raised or were you flat on your back inviting curious glances?!! Amazing detail, the pov however you achieved it, really reveals the intricate engineering.

[Carole Imes]

Like some others, I can't imagine how you got this fabulous shot. Wow, the detail and POV are right on. So interesting!

[Maria Swaisland]

Fantastic shot, such great detail. :)

[carol white]

Great perspective,wonderful detail !!

[Rachel Withey]

Fantastic POV, what amazing engineering

[Mac]

This is fantastic, Alison! I would have to agree with @sabresun that there's a Galactic Empire quality to this!

[Suse♡]

Wow, awesome POV and leading line, Fantastic shot!

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@kazlamont @jackie8 @cimes1 Thank you, ladies. The engine has an inspection pit underneath. It's about 7 feet deep, maybe a bit more, so I was standing upright. You can see part of one of the sets of steps to the pit at the centre bottom of the shot.

[Dione Giorgio]

I can vouch for the beauty of this wonderful museum. I have been there a few years ago and have loads of photo to prove that. Love how you took this shot. I must go search my photos to see if I have taken one similar to this.

[Sean O'Neill]

This comes alive viewed large, and is a huge fav.

[Jen Hudson]

Certainly does come alive on large, you feel like it's riding along the tracks over you.

[Netkonnexion]

Wow. Love this Alison. Great shot and really lovely perspective and effect.

[Gareth]

I will put it on my favs.