Love #1! Though old trains are a fairly common subject, this image stands out from the crowd.
The triangle, formed by the train, the smoke and the trees on the right, creates a pleasing composition and a nice flow of elements. The detail in the smoke is outstanding, the train is sharp, and the rural scene on the right is fitting for this old train. With very little cloning, this could be right out of the 1800s.
Normally, compositions work better with more space in front of the subject. This one works, in spite of breaking that rule, because the subject is framed by the snow line and the trees on the left.
I'd like to see this image processed with an old monotone look as well. It's a great candidate for a large print.
Thanks for sharing!