I’ve been interested in computer graphics from the early beginnings of the industry. I can recall a time when it was a big deal just to draw a few triangles on the screen – it still amazes me how far the industry has come since then!
In my day job for many years, I was an animator for Lawrence Livermore Laboratory helping the scientists and engineers there to visualize their data or their ideas. I have since retired. Now I animate for fun – with no budgets or deadlines!
Animation Gallery
The B&O passenger Train 21, “The Washingtonian” on its daily westbound express run between Washington and Cleveland – shown here circa 1953 on the picturesque section of the line between Brunswick and Harpers Ferry. B&O #5306, a P-7b class locomotive, also known as the “President Van Buren”, provides power during a time when steam was gradually being replaced by diesel. Featured prominently are the town of Brunswick (including the west end of the substantial 7-mile long Brunswick Railyard), and the tunnel, bridges, and town of Harpers Ferry located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers. (No audio)
This animation is currently showing at an installation in The Brunswick Heritage Museum in Brunswick, MD.