Rust in Peace
by James Brunker
Title
Rust in Peace
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Uyuni in SW Bolivia was founded in 1890 as a railway junction and used to be a major railroad centre in its heyday. Those days have long since passed though trains still pass through. The steam trains started to be replaced by diesels in 1958, just outside the village dozens of steam engines coaches and wagons lie rusting in the old railway yards as a reminder of days gone by.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form (print, website, etc) without prior written permission strictly prohibited.
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July 28th, 2012
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Comments (10)
Jeff Roney
Congratulations, James! Your image has been featured on the FAA group “Rusty Jewels – Vehicles Only”
James Brunker
Thank you to everyone who voted for this image in the recent contest, much appreciated!
Nikolyn McDonald
Fascinating find - lovely light and tones. Congratulations on the tie for 1st place in the recent Time Forgotten contest.
David Birchall
What a fascinating picture ! This must an incredible place to see, makes you think what became of the men who worked on these locomotives.
James Brunker replied:
Thank you David! Yes, it is a pretty amazing place in the middle of the desert. There are quite a few similar train cemeteries dotted about Bolivia, though this one is the best known.
James Brunker
Thank you all for your kind comments and votes, much appreciated! Can see I'll have to upload some more shots of this unusual and fascinating location soon!