When the Leviathan came to town
Jun 3, 2018 07:14:58 #
This was a really fun day chasing the train - a recreation of an old steam locomotive. The visit brought lots of photographers to the area. Unfortunately the tourist trains on this line from Saratoga to North Creek, NY is no longer in operation. It was a money loser for the railroad
on the trestle over the Sacandaga River
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leaving the Dude ranch
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The Action News guy just had to position himself right in fromt of our tripod
leaving the Thurman station
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photographers waiting for the train to cross the trestle- we were the first ones there, but when the busload arrived another photographer decided to park himself right in front of us.
Jun 3, 2018 07:44:26 #
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Jun 4, 2018 06:04:07 #
Jay Pat wrote:
Beautiful locomotive!!
Where is it now?
Pat
Where is it now?
Pat
Thanks for looking Pat. The locomotive came to town only once - sponsored by Iowa Pacific Holdings - the operator of the tourist line. I think it went back to Iowa, but I'm not sure.
Jun 4, 2018 07:40:37 #
RSPB wrote:
This was a really fun day chasing the train - a recreation of an old steam locomotive. The visit brought lots of photographers to the area. Unfortunately the tourist trains on this line from Saratoga to North Creek, NY is no longer in operation. It was a money loser for the railroad
Great photos of a nicely presented classic locomotive. It is very frustrating when you go to the trouble to pick a good vantage point only to have somebody stand directly in front of you. I have experienced it myself.
Jun 4, 2018 08:35:04 #
RSPB wrote:
This was a really fun day chasing the train - a recreation of an old steam locomotive. The visit brought lots of photographers to the area. Unfortunately the tourist trains on this line from Saratoga to North Creek, NY is no longer in operation. It was a money loser for the railroad
A foot properly placed goes a long way.
(I usually had my wife act as my "blocker".)
As to the TV crew, I would have cautioned them about the crossing Ski-jets. And thanked them for their "kind" consideration by keeping in mind that their potential viewers are there too.
Great shots.
Jun 5, 2018 04:14:29 #
Thorny Devil wrote:
Great photos of a nicely presented classic locomotive. It is very frustrating when you go to the trouble to pick a good vantage point only to have somebody stand directly in front of you. I have experienced it myself.
Thanks for looking and commenting. You're right- it is very frustrating when that happens, but I still got a lot of pictures that day and I wasn't going to let a couple jerks ruin it for me. We also met some other really NICE railfans.
Jun 5, 2018 04:23:38 #
Stephan G wrote:
A foot properly placed goes a long way.
(I usually had my wife act as my "blocker".)
As to the TV crew, I would have cautioned them about the crossing Ski-jets. And thanked them for their "kind" consideration by keeping in mind that their potential viewers are there too.
Great shots.
(I usually had my wife act as my "blocker".)
As to the TV crew, I would have cautioned them about the crossing Ski-jets. And thanked them for their "kind" consideration by keeping in mind that their potential viewers are there too.
Great shots.
Thanks for looking and commenting Stephan. That's a great idea- using a companion to block you until the time comes to take the shot. The news guy didn't really seem to be interested in the train - he only stayed a very short time. I got a picture of his face when he turned around to leave. I could have posted that one also to embarrass him- but I didn't. If I had taken an "accidental" foot to the guy who stood in front of me at the trestle stop he would have taken a painful fall down a very steep hill right into the rocky river. Double ouch - makes me laugh now thinking about that.
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