Photographed on the side of a Union Pacific diesel locomotive in Kingman, Arizona, this image centers on a cast metal plate marked “EFN 800042.” Once a simple foundry identifier, the mark now carries layers of meaning — industrial history, endurance, and the quiet beauty of age.
The patina—built up through sun, heat, oil, and time—creates a natural abstract composition of tone and texture. Every scratch and corrosion bloom tells the story of work done and miles crossed.
Captured using the wet plate collodion process, the plate’s surface comes alive in silver detail, turning a small industrial marking into a timeless study of craftsmanship and wear.
Part of the NomadType Route 66 series, EFN 800042 reflects the mechanical heart of the highway — where engines, rails, and people have weathered together under the same desert sun.
Photographed on the side of a Union Pacific diesel locomotive in Kingman, Arizona, this image centers on a cast metal plate marked “EFN 800042.” Once a simple foundry identifier, the mark now carries layers of meaning — industrial history, endurance, and the quiet beauty of age.
The patina—built up through sun, heat, oil, and time—creates a natural abstract composition of tone and texture. Every scratch and corrosion bloom tells the story of work done and miles crossed.
Captured using the wet plate collodion process, the plate’s surface comes alive in silver detail, turning a small industrial marking into a timeless study of craftsmanship and wear.
Part of the NomadType Route 66 series, EFN 800042 reflects the mechanical heart of the highway — where engines, rails, and people have weathered together under the same desert sun.
