@elaterite@mastoart.social
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Apr 09, 2026
elaterite
@elaterite@mastoart.social
I follow science, history, & photography toots. Now retired, I've been a: mechanic, construction worker, cab driver, laborer, fabricator, electrical engineer, cable technician, community organizer, lobbyist, podcaster (energy & EVs), fine art framer, & professional photographer (among many other things). Linux user since the '90s. I use Darktable to edit photos. I'm an open culture advocate & my photos are in the public domain. I'm a Nov '22 dead bird site migrant. #NoAI #OpenCulture
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The Union Pacific No.4014 "Big Boy," a 4-8-8-4 steam engine built in 1941, rolling over the Clio Trestle on the historic Feather River Route in Northern California this morning.
I was hoping for some steam action because it was cool and humid, as compared to two years ago when the 4014 last traveled this route, but I didn't expect this!
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#Steam #SteamEngine #RailFan #Travel #Railway #RailRoad #Train #Trains #BlackAndWhite #MonoChrome #Photography #Darktable
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@elaterite@mastoart.social
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Apr 09, 2026
elaterite
@elaterite@mastoart.social
I follow science, history, & photography toots. Now retired, I've been a: mechanic, construction worker, cab driver, laborer, fabricator, electrical engineer, cable technician, community organizer, lobbyist, podcaster (energy & EVs), fine art framer, & professional photographer (among many other things). Linux user since the '90s. I use Darktable to edit photos. I'm an open culture advocate & my photos are in the public domain. I'm a Nov '22 dead bird site migrant. #NoAI #OpenCulture
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The nice and steamy Union Pacific No.4014 "Big Boy," a 4-8-8-4 steam engine built in 1941, rolling through the Sierra along the historic Feather River Route in Northern California this morning.
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#Steam #SteamEngine #RailFan #Travel #Railway #RailRoad #Train #Trains #Photography #Darktable
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@elaterite@mastoart.social
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Apr 14, 2026
elaterite
@elaterite@mastoart.social
I follow science, history, & photography toots. Now retired, I've been a: mechanic, construction worker, cab driver, laborer, fabricator, electrical engineer, cable technician, community organizer, lobbyist, podcaster (energy & EVs), fine art framer, & professional photographer (among many other things). Linux user since the '90s. I use Darktable to edit photos. I'm an open culture advocate & my photos are in the public domain. I'm a Nov '22 dead bird site migrant. #NoAI #OpenCulture
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Here's a shot of the 4014 before it past under me to enter the Williams Loop in the Feather River Canyon of Northern California. It was really boiling steam and smoke chugging up hill in the Sierra.
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