Life on the footplate. - a photo on Flickriver

            Life on the footplate of a UK steam train was a blend of exhilaration, challenge, and camaraderie. From the moment the fire was lit in the belly of the locomotive, the driver embarked on a journey both physical and mental. 

The rhythmic chugging of the engine, the billowing clouds of steam, and the ceaseless click-clack of the tracks became the soundtrack of their days. 

From bustling cities to serene countryside. The scorching heat from the firebox and the constant vigilance required to ensure safety demanded resilience and skill. 

Life on the footplate was more than a profession; it was a way of life, defined by a passion for the rails and a determination to keep the wheels turning.

West Somerset Railway, Bishops Lydeard Station, Station Rd, Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, England.

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Taken in: UK / England / Taunton Deane District / Bishops Lydeard (show map)

Taken on: May 3, 2024

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Camera: Olympus E-M1MarkII, f/6.2, 1/250 sec, 100mm (=200mm), ISO 6400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Olympus E-M1MarkII
Lens:	OLYMPUS M.12-200mm F3.5-6.3
Aperture:	f/6.2
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	100mm (35mm equivalent: 200mm)
ISO:	6400
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Shutter speed priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	High gain up
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3.6 (Windows)
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