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'Planet'

By TrevBatWCC    
Another image from another trip to Manchester, this time the Museum of Science and Industry (I promise a different location on my next upload!) 😁
The 9th locomotive built for the L&MR, it was George Stephenson's next major design change after the Rocket. It was the first locomotive to employ inside cylinders, and subsequently, the 2-2-0 type became known as Planets. On 23 November 1830 No.9 Planet ran the approximately 50 km (30 m) from Liverpool to Manchester in one hour. It only lasted in service for about ten years; having been rebuilt in 1833, it was withdrawn circa 1840-1841.
This working replica was built in 1992 by the Friends of the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Manchester, and is operated by volunteers to provide rides for visitors. When not in steam the locomotive is on display in the museum's Power Hall.
I did upload the original colour image back in 2012, shortly after my visit to the MOSI, and thought it begged for a mono conversion.
(image taken 29/04/2012)

Many thanks to Robert (BobbyMS), Sylvia (Sylviwhalley), Richard (DicksPics), Leo, James (jacomes) and Colleen for their User Awards on my previous upload, Quay West , most appreciated 🏆👍

Raw image processed in Adobe Camera Raw, mono conversion in Nik Collection's Silver Efex Pro 2 and tweaked in Photoshop Elements 2020.

Thanks again to everyone for your vote & comments on my previous uploads, it really is appreciated and encouraging 😃👍

Trev 😀

Tags: Manchester Transport Black and white Steam locomotive Museum of science and industry

Voters: g0hop, martin.w, retroman and 64 more


Uploaded:
2 Jan 2021 11:28AM
Camera:
Nikon D3000
Lens:
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
Shutter Speed:
1/30s
Aperture:
f/5.6
ISO:
200
Focal Length:
16.0 mm
Location:
53.477066, -2.255881
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Comments


simmo73 Plus
4 England
2 Jan 2021 11:48AM
Very nice image Trev, and as always very informative!
Have a super 2021.
Geoff
leo_nid Plus
4 12 Russian Federation
2 Jan 2021 12:07PM
⭐terrific image and write-up, Trev
dales Plus
5 11 Australia
2 Jan 2021 12:17PM
Mono is well suited to this excellent image Trev !
Ian 😎
RonnieAG Plus
11 154 119 Scotland
2 Jan 2021 12:19PM
The B and W presentation works so well with this subject, and one so beautifully captured.
And what a full and interesting narrative with so much detail and info.
R.
Sylviwhalley Plus
14 203 4 United Kingdom
2 Jan 2021 12:20PM
Great mono image, it works just fine.
Sylvia
mike9005 Plus
11 5 United Kingdom
2 Jan 2021 12:41PM
A lovely mono of this replica, Trev.
Mike
Minty805 Plus
4 41 9 United Kingdom
2 Jan 2021 12:45PM
A cracking start to the year, Trev, with this shot so highly evocative of the train's era.
Allan
BillRookery Plus
5 1 4 England
2 Jan 2021 12:49PM
Excellent image
Irishkate Plus
10 44 118 United Kingdom
2 Jan 2021 12:56PM
Fabulous head of steam.
I know of the Rocket but didn't know the Planet.
KateGrin
LynneJoyce Plus
12 22 101 United Kingdom
2 Jan 2021 12:59PM
As you know I am not a fan of black and white but this one works brilliantly.
SlowSong Plus
12 9.5k 30 England
2 Jan 2021 1:06PM
Super detail. Looks an interesting place.
adagio Plus
2 3 2 England
2 Jan 2021 1:45PM
Pleased to click 30 on this Trev, wonderful B&W just oozing atmosphere. Love the reflections in the window, too.

Angela😄
cats_123 Plus
17 5.0k 30 Northern Ireland
2 Jan 2021 1:51PM
30mph is quite a respectable speed given the early technology...super transformation 😁😁
Daisymaye Plus
12 23 18 Canada
2 Jan 2021 2:52PM
An excellent image Trev. And really very informative.
Mollycat Plus
7 21 2 United Kingdom
2 Jan 2021 4:11PM
Perfect conversion Trev, lovely tones and composition.
Peter
Chinga Plus
10 3 2 United Kingdom
2 Jan 2021 4:34PM
Splendid mono Trev, great locomotive, and overall content...
Isabel GrinGrin
jacomes Plus
6 27 34 Portugal
2 Jan 2021 5:28PM
Super little steam loco Trev, and your excellent b&w conversion suits the subject really well And I like the detail of the two men with their backs to the engine reflected in the window.
James
JuBarney Plus
9 33 5 United Kingdom
2 Jan 2021 6:51PM
A smashing shot and really interesting info.
Ju
Last modified by JuBarney on 2 Jan 2021 6:54PM
HobbitDave Plus
12 5 4 England
2 Jan 2021 8:22PM
Wonderful image and fascinating write-up, Trev, always great to learn new things! Great processing too, will be back for this one. Top mono here 👍

Dave 🐈🙂
gpimages Plus
10 65 2 England
3 Jan 2021 9:06AM
Fine image and super processing Trev. The steam and wet platform make for an interesting image.
gp Wink
Val Prowse Plus
17 6 England
3 Jan 2021 12:45PM
Works so well in mono and I like the steam. Very interesting narrative too.

Val
sweetpea62 Plus
10 8 2 United Kingdom
3 Jan 2021 2:45PM
Excellent mono Trev..Lin
LoryC Plus
4 1 Italy
4 Jan 2021 3:51PM
Beautiful mono tones Trev and a great detailed caption.

Lory Smile
bliba Plus
15 2 Austria
5 Jan 2021 11:50AM
top photography
DicksPics Plus
9 13
20 Jan 2021 10:42PM
A wonderful image of this wonderful locomotive, Trev. Must have been a great experience to see it in action.

Richard Smile

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