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Lastly, the conductor on his phone parked right at the new BNSF-UP interchange at Richmond that just opened this Summer, allowing BNSF freight traffic from the Port of Oakland to bypass the painfully slow and traffic killing route through town that backed up traffic forever. Now they can get on their mainline just past the Richmond yard but still allowing access to North Bay Yard for UPS traffic. Stepping out for a Call by lennycarl08, on Flickr
Another nice set! I like how that double signal bridge frames up the locomotive. For some reason I also really like the palm tree "on top" of the locomotive in that same photo.
I’m hoping the truck I ordered shows up from Kansas City on one of these vehicle trains soon. This one though is down on the docks so it is more likely a load of Subarus or Hyundais . Yard Ape by lennycarl08, on Flickr
Dumping off the back end of the train at North Bay. Most of this train was bound for the port of Oakland, but the last few tubs were UPS freight. Easy Does It by lennycarl08, on Flickr
The exception being the six axle power that switches the auto loading facility at Benicia (BNSF port of Richmond while UP is port of Benecia). Just like the Martinez Geeps, Sunday is the run to the Oakland diesel shops for servicing. Back to Benicia by lennycarl08, on Flickr
I got my Challenger a year ago, and it's not going anywhere. I ordered a new Ford F-150 to replace my aging Tacoma, which I just sold recently. This will probably be the last brand new vehicle I get, as retirement is only 4 years away.
I got my Challenger a year ago, and it's not going anywhere. I ordered a new Ford F-150 to replace my aging Tacoma, which I just sold recently. This will probably be the last brand new vehicle I get, as retirement is only 4 years away.
I bought a new 2016 4x4 Tacoma four door last November. I had to order it to get the options I wanted in the color I wanted (WSU crimson..... Go Cougs!). Toyotas last forever, so along with our 2008 Avalon, I shouldn't have to make any more vehicle purchases.
Unles you are going off road, an F-150 will be very boring compared to a Challenger, which I continue to drool over every time I see one.
I know you're not a nikon guy but I was wondering what you think produces better photos of trains specifically. Would it be dynamic range or color depth I trying to decide if the nikon d750 or d610 would be better. The d610 has better color depth while the d750 has better dynamic range and shoots .5 extra photos per second, thanks!
I would go with the d750. I doubt you could tell the difference between the two for trains, color wise, but the 750 has superior autofocus and low light capability, as well as better battery life.
I would go with the d750. I doubt you could tell the difference between the two for trains, color wise, but the 750 has superior autofocus and low light capability, as well as better battery life.[/QUOTE
Thanks alot I really like you're pictures I am in the south bay and occasionally venture to pinole. I have a photo thread which has some of my more recent stuff not the greatest but I'm satisfied with it and that's what counts lol
Do you ever venture farther south toward Salinas and Monterey? I saw a photo in the gallery of Chittenden Pass. I had never heard of it. Once I looked it up, I realized I have been there, just didn't know its name. I knew the area as Pajaro Gap. Anyway, I have never seen many photo of that area, although it is the route of the Coast Starlight.
Modern satellite photography is incredible. I am currently scanning the area with Google Maps satellite and found an overhead shot of the southbound Coast Starlight with two private cars on the rear near Santa Margarita.
These are some excellent photos. I am relatively new to railfanning. I have been mainly taking videos for YouTube and then using movie maker to screenshot photos out of my footage after the fact. It has been very difficult for me to find good locations and vantage points in the East Bay to railfan because of the fact that I live on the Peninsula and do not have local knowledge of the area. I do not want to be called in for trespassing and do not feel like hanging out down the street from some guys looking to jump me. I also want to know locations where I can park my car for long periods of time without getting ticketed. Local restaurants would be good to know as well. I would also like to know what cameras you guys use if you do not mind. I really want to contribute more information, photographs, and video footage, but it is really hard for me to do that right now since I am currently stuck trying to find good locations on Google Maps, while making unknown assumptions on the safety of the neighborhoods that immediately surround them, and the likelihood of being placed in some government database for the crime of liking, watching, and filming trains. I apologize if I sound like I want a free ride. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I hope to post more content in the very near future.
Do you ever venture farther south toward Salinas and Monterey? I saw a photo in the gallery of Chittenden Pass. I had never heard of it. Once I looked it up, I realized I have been there, just didn't know its name. I knew the area as Pajaro Gap. Anyway, I have never seen many photo of that area, although it is the route of the Coast Starlight.
Modern satellite photography is incredible. I am currently scanning the area with Google Maps satellite and found an overhead shot of the southbound Coast Starlight with two private cars on the rear near Santa Margarita.
Not really. From where I am in the east bay it is an incredibly difficult drive down that way due to constant heavy traffic, which makes it hard to get there and back in a day. There are some beautiful areas down that way, but from what I know, besides Amtrak, there is not a whole lot of UP freight on the old coast route. Most of it goes down the central valley corridor. 2 years ago I did take the Coast Starlight to Santa Barbara and it was a very fun and scenic trip, about 9 hours from Emeryville to SB.
These are some excellent photos. I am relatively new to railfanning. I have been mainly taking videos for YouTube and then using movie maker to screenshot photos out of my footage after the fact. It has been very difficult for me to find good locations and vantage points in the East Bay to railfan because of the fact that I live on the Peninsula and do not have local knowledge of the area. I do not want to be called in for trespassing and do not feel like hanging out down the street from some guys looking to jump me. I also want to know locations where I can park my car for long periods of time without getting ticketed. Local restaurants would be good to know as well. I would also like to know what cameras you guys use if you do not mind. I really want to contribute more information, photographs, and video footage, but it is really hard for me to do that right now since I am currently stuck trying to find good locations on Google Maps, while making unknown assumptions on the safety of the neighborhoods that immediately surround them, and the likelihood of being placed in some government database for the crime of liking, watching, and filming trains. I apologize if I sound like I want a free ride. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I hope to post more content in the very near future.
There are plenty of places along the UP that you are totally safe parking your car. Start with any of the East Bay Regional Parks along the San Pablo Bay, Point Pinole, Pinole Shores, Crockett Hills, Eckley Pier for a start. Most of my shots are taken from these locations, and they have parking lots.
Also the Amtrak depots at Emeryville and Martinez are good places as well. There are always railfans there, and as long as you don't do anything stupid like stand on the track, no one will hassle you.
Venturing a bit outside of the bay area in the central valley, Stockton sub between Stockton and Riverbank BNSF 4439 West at Hall Rd by lennycarl08, on Flickr
And WAY out from home, the California Northern near Maxwell California. I love seeing the Geeps running long hood forward. Running "Backwards" by lennycarl08, on Flickr
There are plenty of places along the UP that you are totally safe parking your car. Start with any of the East Bay Regional Parks along the San Pablo Bay, Point Pinole, Pinole Shores, Crockett Hills, Eckley Pier for a start. Most of my shots are taken from these locations, and they have parking lots.
Also the Amtrak depots at Emeryville and Martinez are good places as well. There are always railfans there, and as long as you don't do anything stupid like stand on the track, no one will hassle you.
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