MRSR Photo Charter Scheduled for Aug. 24, 2013!

[Bob]

Reposted from (T)hat (O)ther site.

Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad is proud to offer a unique opportunity for serious railroad photographers. Walk in the footsteps of artists like O. Winston Link on August 24th as part of our night photo event with technical guidance and artistic composition by Thomas R Schultz and Nils Huxtable. As an added bonus you also get a full day of photo runbys and post ups with our very own Polson #70 and maintenance-of-way consist as well as our passenger train also pulled by steam! Take this opportunity to photograph two hot steam locomotives as well as an historic 1956 EMD F9 diesel in multiple settings and with historic Lumex flashbulb equipment! Limited to 25 people this event includes a box lunch and beverages at a price of $300 per person. Go to our website at www.mrsr.com to reserve your spot today! Early bird discount available if you reserve before August 1.

Brian Wise
General Manager
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad



Polson Logging #70 by Bob Harbison, 2011

 

[Bob]

We still have a few open spots available on the photo charter, so if you're thinking of coming along, now's the time to get your tickets.

Here's some more photos to give you an idea of what's in store!

 

[Bob]

It will also be offering a night photo session as well as posed meets.

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[Bob]

So, why spend so much money to ride the train when you can do it for a lot less on a regular trip?

Well, part of the reason is obvious, the regular trip doesn't have photo runbys.

But what's not as obvious is that with this small group, we can stop in places and do things we can't do on our regular railfan days. Those of you who've been on past trips know I have 4 or 5 regular locations I do runbys. The Nisqually Bridge, The Curve just past the Nisqually Bridge, The S Curves, The Log Yard and The Mineral Shops.

Why have we done runbys in the same place for more than 30 years? Simple, rule one of a runby location on our big excursions is "Must be able to safely accommodate 200 people while also giving them all a chance at a good photo!" That rules out a lot of place. Mineral Creek bridge is a neat spot for a small group runby. Try 200 people there and you end up with kids (or adults for that matter) falling in the creek.

We don't have that problem on this kind of trip. Limited to 25 people means we can stop just about anywhere. We can also keep an eye on a small group and thus do runbys in tighter than normal locations.

Here's an example of the kind of photo you can get on this trip that you simply won't get otherwise.

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[Bob]

All of these photos are taken on the portion of the line that will be used for the photo charter. #70 will be used, along with one other steam loco, but not all of the locos shown above will be hot. However, they give you a good idea of the locations and possibilities. I'm also pretty certain you'll have the chance to tour the locomotive shops and see them all.

(Disclaimer, I do not know what work train consist Stathi has come up with, nor am I 100% sure the caboose will be in the consist, but I 'm pretty sure it will be used to haul the photogs. As always, equipment, routes and schedules subject to change...)

If you're interested, give them a call and make your reservation, and tell them "Bob sent me!"

 

[Shack]

Bob. We all know you've got lots of shots from the event. Why don't you share some?

 

[p51]

Yes, I'd love to see what I missed!