Everybody's Doin' The Loco Emotion

Train Drivers Just Love To Express Themselves

Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON

The light was right, the view was unusual - and there was no time to waste, because the historic narrow-gauge engine was just pulling out of the station. I took this shot in Adelaide, South Australia and it was a toss-up to determine whether I was puffing more than the vintage engine! This mini steam engine runs up and down the beachfront, with level crossings marking entry points to the beautiful stretch of beach that runs past Semaphore and Port Adelaide. It was late evening and I was right down the pier at Port Adelaide when I heard the train pulling in. I had to sprint down the pier and across the white, soft sand to get to the station just before the train pulled out - in reverse, back towards Semaphore. It was actually moving away and I only had time to shoot four or five frames. This was the last of them and the one I was happiest with.

FOOTNOTE: Just another steamy episode.