Vintage Lens: Union Pacific #7927 ..............

[Kelley (Texas)]

I took these train pictures this week using my Sony NEX-6 camera and a vintage Tokina 28-70mm F2.8 lens. All the pictures were taken in Manual Mode. Best that I can determine, this lens was manufactured in the early to mid 1980's. The pictures were taken at Kirby, Texas. This lens is a keeper in my humble opinion. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Ron J]

Trains always attract attention, as does the Ocean... Both subjects give great photo opportunity, along with some mystery....
When viewing Trains, don't you always wonder, what is thier destination?? How many trains have traveled on those rail beds over the years??
Fred, did you know, if you walk on older , perhaps abandoned rails, there are "Date Nails" on the Ties? They are similar to tarpaper nails with larger heads. The heads will have numbers such as 32 , 27, 48 etc. Those are for 1932, 1927 etc.. The years the Ties were replaced. The nails are usually about a foot inside from the rail. Some folks collect them.
I had a bunch, but gave them away.

Another subject that you have touched upon in the past is old abandoned Bridges. Each Bridge usually will have a Builders Plate on either end of the Girders. The year and manufacturers are usually cast on the plate. The Plate is usually riveted or bolted to the bridge. Great photo subjects!!
RJ

 

[vito]

Great shots, Kelley. Love these train pictures. Was the train running?

 

[Nancy-IL]

I always like your photos! Thank you for sharing them with us.

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

n/t

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

n/t

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

I had never heard of the "Date Nails". Thanks for the information and the kind words.

 

[nge]

I used to have a bunch of date nails from the Pere Marquette R.R. here in Michigan. Love the train pics, and yes, keep that lense