Excursion

The little steam engine in Oamaru's historic precinct is giving rides all day round to where the penguin viewing colony is. It is part of the Victorian Celebrations.

Three Good Things:
1. Wish that car wasn't there but the surrounding buildings look good.
2. I'm not worrying about my photos for this event - there are far better ones from others.
3. The rain has still held off!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Love your pov and capture - the car is so unimportant - at first glance I was so enthralled with the train that I was unaware of the car till you pointed it out !

[Maggiemae]

@beryl There are so many guys being so proud of this engine!

[Richard Brown]

Nice little engine well shot. Size doesn't always matter ;)

[Maggiemae]

@rjb71 This one's like a baby beside your one but still pulls so well~!

[julia]

Cars always get in the way.. love that area of Oamaru.. lucky to be right there..... the steam enthusiasts are so passionate with their hobby..

[Maggiemae]

@julzmaioro
Thanks julia - funny how we have a steam engine here as well as being a major contributor to steam punk!

[gloria jones]

Great composition and capture of the steam

[Bep]

Nice capture of this steam engine.

[Lou Ann]

Wonderful capture!

[Bankmann]

that is so cool… I wanna go for a ride… :-)

[Phil Howcroft]

i agree about the car , but hey it is a fabulous train maggie

[Linda Godwin]

Fantastic train with the colors and the steam!

[KWind]

That looks like a fun ride!

[katy]

a lovely image and composition

[Taffy]

What a cute looking train -- and a strong composition. It almost doesn't look real.

[Rick Schies]

How fun. We keep looking for a great train ride to experience

[Diana]

It is one amazing shot, wonderful composition and lovely details.

[Valerie Chesney]

Wonderful old steam train, how great to ride on this.

[Maggiemae]

@happysnaps One would think this but the best place is right behind the engine belching smoke and pulling the toot toot! Not in the carriage.

[haskar]

A wonderful old steam train. I am a bit annoyed by this guy in a suit on the platform - he looks like a bodyguard.

[Maggiemae]

@haskar Yes, I did notice that after too, - I think he might be a spy!

[Ann Williams]

All that steam - great atmosphere Maggiemae.

[Pat Knowles]

Lovely shot Maggie, love the glow & colour here! Lovely to imagine it going around your beautiful precinct. It’s a lovely area, happy memories of our visit with you there!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great capture

[Richard Sayer]

So good see steam locomotives being preserved in working order - this is a splendid one.

[summerfield]

beautiful shot, maggiemae. aces!