This weeks theme is “flexible”, and I did cheat a bit cuz I took the photo last weekend, but….this says flexible to me. 
This is Big Boy # 4012, a 4884 UP Locomotive. It is an articulated engine, giving it the ability to round a curve up to 20 degrees. (flexible!)
9 Comments
November 10, 2007 at 7:57 am
Amazing! I had no idea that such a thing existed. And cheating? yes, the ultimate flexibility:) I don’t think that’s cheating though – it’s thinking ahead:)
November 10, 2007 at 11:14 am
what a BEAUTIFUL photo!! I love the lighting, the subject matter, everything. Glad you found your registration
Have a great weekend
November 10, 2007 at 11:53 am
Wow! That one huge beast to be flexible to boot! Thanks for the story.
November 10, 2007 at 1:09 pm
wow, you really know how to take the train photos. this is powerful and beautiful. a wonderful photo.
November 10, 2007 at 3:03 pm
Great photo! This week is my first photo hunt, come check it out if you get a chance. Have a great weekend!
November 11, 2007 at 12:27 am
Great composition – I love the burnished metallic look of the train. Have a great weekend!
November 11, 2007 at 12:32 am
Wow! That’s a pretty cool flexible!
November 11, 2007 at 1:03 pm
thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. i enjoyed your blog too, especially your railroad pictures. definitely a very interesting topic. in India these old steam beauties have been phased out, barring a few that run on chosen ‘heritage’ lines.
November 11, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Wonderful shot, really moody and magnificent! Great choice for Flexible.