In February 2017 I had the opportunity to participate in the Nevada Northern Railway’s Winter Steam Photo Shoot. It was a wonderful weekend spent with 30 other photographers and train enthusiasts. I learned a lot from the experience and have a deeper appreciation of this living museum.
Boys at Night on Engine 40
Engine 40 with Steam at Night
Freight train Chugging through Sagebrush
This Train Looks Like a Toy!
Engine 40 Silhouette
Talking with Engineer by Tunnel
Emerging from Enginehouse
Engine 40 Exiting Tunnel
Nevada Northern Engine 40 and Tender
Engine 40 on the Tracks
Gears In the Blacksmith’s Shop
Engine 40 at Night
Track Choices
Engine 40 Pulling Freight Train
Divergence
Engine 40 Glamour Shot
For a description of this event with more photos, see my blog, Desert Survivor, with five posts on the event:
- Friday (Day 1 afternoon and evening)
- Saturday (Day 2 morning)
- Yard and Enginehouse (Day 2 afternoon)
- Sunday (Day 3 morning)
- A Ride in the Engine (Day 3 morning)
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