jdub82
Loc: Northern California
Here are a couple of fun shots from the Railroad Museum taken earlier this week.
cjc2
Loc: Hellertown PA
Where in CA is this located? Perhaps I'll visit on my next trip.
jdub82
Loc: Northern California
cjc2 wrote:
Where in CA is this located? Perhaps I'll visit on my next trip.
It is in Old Town, Sacramento, CA
jdub82, fine examples of the rolling stock on display. This exceptional museum doesn't allow tripods -- BUT twice a year, they open for photographers with events called "Trains and Tripods". Before normal public hours, photographers can bring in tripods and lighting gear, with much improved access to the displays and no crowds (it's limited t o 50 participants). A seasoned pro leads a tour the evening before, then shooters go in early on a Saturday and get images otherwise impossible. It's a bucket-list opportunity for photographer railfans, and the details can be found here:
https://www.californiarailroad.museum/events/trains-and-tripods The next event will be April 20 & 21, If the fee seems steep, know this: I organized a group of 11 enthusiasts who drove six hours each way to participate, and we are looking forward to doing it again.
Been there. As a train buff from Baltimore I was very impressed with the exibits. If you like trains this is a must.
jdub82
Loc: Northern California
frank99 wrote:
jdub82, fine examples of the rolling stock on display. This exceptional museum doesn't allow tripods -- BUT twice a year, they open for photographers with events called "Trains and Tripods". Before normal public hours, photographers can bring in tripods and lighting gear, with much improved access to the displays and no crowds (it's limited t o 50 participants). A seasoned pro leads a tour the evening before, then shooters go in early on a Saturday and get images otherwise impossible. It's a bucket-list opportunity for photographer railfans, and the details can be found here:
https://www.californiarailroad.museum/events/trains-and-tripods The next event will be April 20 & 21, If the fee seems steep, know this: I organized a group of 11 enthusiasts who drove six hours each way to participate, and we are looking forward to doing it again.
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Thanks, Frank. Good Information! If you subtract the price of regular admission, which is $12.00, the price for this event seems quite reasonable. (Just $63.00 on top of what a normal admission fee would be).
cjc2
Loc: Hellertown PA
jdub82 wrote:
It is in Old Town, Sacramento, CA
Thanks. I have family in both Saratoga and Riverside, so this is not a problem. Good to know, thanks. Wish I could visit for the April event, but no luck with that for me.
Jay Pat
Loc: Round Rock, Texas, USA
Been there and would like to return!!
Pat
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