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Published: 2005-12-17 09:52:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 851; Favourites: 28; Downloads: 37
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The first in a series of railfanning shots I'll be posting. I found a nice new spot in the Cajon Pass that is situated within view of all three mains a couple miles off State Route 138, it is known by the railroads as Hill 582. It involves me driving unpaved roads in my 1985 Buick, but it is a rather nice place to watch from, so it is worth the off-roading.Motive power:
Union Pacific 4124, SD70M blt. EMD
Union Pacific 2864, SD402-T blt. April 1975 by EMD
Union Pacific 8368, DS70ACe, blt May 2005 by EMD
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Amazing. Truly amazing, from the angle to composition.
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Nice. Have the looney bins been run outta there? I heard somebody was scaring people off with a rifle.
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Oh really? I shot this back in 2005, and there weren't any rifles then as far as I could see. I also went on a couple trips there a few months back and no rifles then either. I'll have to look in to this matter further I think.
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Yea, I heard some people were trashing the market at hill 582 on another forum, with all sorts of weird stuff going on. The SA's are now patrolling that stretch of track more often.
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Choochoo train.
No, really; beautiful shot.
:] And all the trouble you go through
to get it, shows effort and commitment
to your photography.
Ilikethat. :]
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Thank you, it's a hobby I take rather seriously. I't nice to see that people recognize that.
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"All you need is an elevated vantage point.." -yeah, and you gotta live near Cajon Pass!
Incredible shot. +fav
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Well, that may play a part in it, but it only provides for the background. The subject stays the same no matter what the background is.
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Better a nice, sweeping desert visa than a a McDonald's or Wal*Mart. :/
Like we discussed earlier, I guess you don't realize what beautiful country you live in when you're from there.
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That is true. McDonalds and Wal-Mart aren't very pretty.
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Its train shots like that I dream of getting a chance at
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All you need is an elevated vantage point.
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this picture is fantastic! I love the colors, the train almost looks like a model
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Yeah, being above them like that makes them look like toys in all the photos, its kind of a neat effect.
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very cool perspective and colors... i love it.
were did you stand while taking this ?
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On top of a hill situated between two of the 3 main lines through the pass.
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What exactly do you mean by "electric-powered trains?" If by that you mean trolleys, then yes. There is a rail museum some 20 miles from my house that operates a nice collection of vintage trolleys, electric locomotives, and various pieces of steam and diesel equipment as well. Also within a couple hours drive, there are two major cities with moderate sized light-rail systems, nowhere near as extensive as their rail transit systems were 50 years ago, but its a step farther than they were 10 years ago.
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I meant trains powered by electric motors that draw current from overhead wires via pantographs...etc,.
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Yeah, there havn't been any trains like that around here in about 50 years, way before I was born. The east coast of the US has some though, however I believe they only carry passengers.
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