When I called the local short line, I was informed that, train schedules for freight operations weren't given out because of security.
I then asked if there would be a train passing today at a certain old depot; and was told I should leave my house "now" so I could be set up when the train did pass.
Turned out to be very good information.
You're lucky Ron. Everything around here is Norfolk Southern and I think they have the market cornered on hatred of railfans.
Example: a few weeks ago they ran a steam special for their employees. They had their cops staked out near every bridge, crossing, etc. to scare photographers away and where there was public ground that would provide a view of the passing train they positioned their vehicles to block the view of the train. I didn't even bother trying to go because I figured they would be harassing people.
It's a real kick on soft spot for me as I like close enough to one of their biggest yards on the east coast (I can hear the whistles when I have my windows open at my desk here) but it's not worth the potential hassling for being near (not on) their property.
NS Steam Special?? What engine were they running? I thought they gave up steam when they retired 611 and 1218
Diesel on the SVR
Ian
The tyre shop, Bridgnorth, SVR.
Ian
this is beautiful. love the light pouring in from the top.Originally Posted by IanG
Diesel on the SVR
Ian
Enginehouse photos always have a great atmosphere of their own. Well done.
The tyre shop, Bridgnorth, SVR.
Ian
Engine 1351 at the Collierville, TN, Heritage Railroad display.
Regards,
Scott
Taken with Deardorff 4x5 Special with 5x7 back with 110mm Super Symmar XL with Ilford HP-5 and HC110
And, as an experiment, tried a pinhole approach with Fuji FP100C.
one from my railroad landscape series. couldn't believe how the sun was glinting through the old signal. pretty spooky actually.
this is the old Erie RR line across the Meadowlands near Kearny, NJ.
4x10 on Ektar 100 shot w/ split dark slide
On a side track in Astoria, Oregon:
Awaiting Restoration - Astoria, Oregon, 2012 by Jeffery D Ross
Chamonix 45N-2
Delta 100
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