Orange Empire Railway Museum Special Photo Ops
Jan 10, 2015 02:04:05 #
The 17th and 18th OERM (located in Perris, Ca Riverside County) is having their steam weekend with Ventura County #2 Prairie type being the featured engine. It is also "Behind The Scenes" weekend, a once a year event where guests get a guided tour of areas normally off limits, in some cases areas most members can get to only by joining a work crew in a maintenance or restoration project.
Admission for nonmembers: ages 12 and up - $12, children 5 to 11 - $8, children 4 and under are free. Members get in free, so if you join you not only get this event but the museum newsletter and one year of access to everything but the annual Thomas event. $40 for individuals and $60 for a family (2 adults and their children under 18)
Go to the museum website by searching for oerm and click on the site to get all the information, directions etc.
Admission for nonmembers: ages 12 and up - $12, children 5 to 11 - $8, children 4 and under are free. Members get in free, so if you join you not only get this event but the museum newsletter and one year of access to everything but the annual Thomas event. $40 for individuals and $60 for a family (2 adults and their children under 18)
Go to the museum website by searching for oerm and click on the site to get all the information, directions etc.
Jan 10, 2015 02:12:41 #
Jan 10, 2015 03:03:58 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Excellent! I may very well see you there. Which day is less crowded?
Hard to say, but usually Sundays. However having Steam Weekend and Behind the Scenes together could change it. I think I will move my lazy body and be there both days, one just as me and my camera and one working if they need me in operations.
Note for future, we had a Steampunk Carnival last year and may have it again this spring. That will be a good photo op because of all the costumes. In fact the steampunkers often come out with photo classes to be models a few times a year.
Jan 10, 2015 03:42:40 #
Jerry Perkins (OP) has given permission for me to post a few of my OERM photos.
Jan 10, 2015 05:26:22 #
Your photos of these magnificent machines are making me interested in them. Just to start my education what are steampunk's.
Jan 10, 2015 05:49:30 #
Jan 10, 2015 06:27:33 #
Jan 10, 2015 15:18:21 #
Fergus wrote:
Your photos of these magnificent machines are making me interested in them. Just to start my education what are steampunk's.
Think 19th century steam powered industrial revolution technology carried far beyond where they actually got. The style and clothing usually is a take off of Victorian British Empire or US wild west.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (movie), Wild Wild West (TV), The Golden Compass (movie) are examples although the term itself appeared about 1987 and a lot of Verne, Wells etc became part of the new genre. I seem to remember a Sherlock Holmes movie that incorporated steam punk.
There are many who make clothing, props etc. catering to the steampunkers. At least one guy will take your computer/laptop and for $$$$ will adapt it to look like it is steam powered.
For a longer explanation and history see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk
Jan 10, 2015 15:22:46 #
I have scheduled Sunday the 18th as an outing for two local "MeetUp" groups:
http://www.meetup.com/digcam-113/events/219741785
http://www.meetup.com/digcam-113/events/219741785
Jan 10, 2015 15:23:06 #
Jan 10, 2015 15:26:18 #
We hope so. It has been very good in the past.
Jay Pat wrote:
Looks and sounds like a fun weekend!!!
Pat
Pat
Jan 10, 2015 15:30:34 #
robertjerl wrote:
Think 19th century steam powered industrial revolu... (show quote)
The TV series "Castle" had a Steampunk episode that really showcased the Steampunk look and philosophy.
Nice photos from both you and Nikonian. Thanks.
Jan 10, 2015 15:35:51 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I have scheduled Sunday the 18th as an outing for two local "MeetUp" groups:
http://www.meetup.com/digcam-113/events/219741785
http://www.meetup.com/digcam-113/events/219741785
Hope to see you there.
Suggest to your people they browse the web site for hints and rules.
For instance if any of them intend/hope/dream of using photos or video commercially the city of Perris requires a permit, the book store has the info.
The book store will also have information on future events so you can get a longer lead time on any you might want to come out and shoot.
Jan 10, 2015 17:27:26 #
I think I've got it. Steam punk refers to a genre which influences style. I would never have known.
Jan 10, 2015 17:57:52 #
LFingar wrote:
The TV series "Castle" had a Steampunk episode that really showcased the Steampunk look and philosophy.
Nice photos from both you and Nikonian. Thanks.
Nice photos from both you and Nikonian. Thanks.
Thank you
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