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I was photographing trains at Houlihan's curve this past Saturday (5/16). Although the fence is annoying, an acceptable vantage point is still possible. The spot I always like is next to a utility pole which is now at the fence line at the south west corner of the big fence rectangle. The other problem with shooting the curve is the trees growing on the inside of the curve. This last time I used a 200mm lens to get the rear of the train still visible. In the summer if you use a 50mm lens much of the rear of train is hidden by the trees. A number of years ago a railfan I bumped into said he used a saw to cut down some of those trees. I have personally experienced the chiggers. Many times while standing at the curve for several hours those chiggers do their thing without your knowledge. Then the next day your ankles, etc are covered with dozens of chigger bites. As railfans we need to respect people's private property. At the bridge over the tracks at MP136 so many railfans parked their cars on the bridge, now signs are posted prohibiting parking on the bridge. Unfortunately, when an area like Edelstein Hill gets popular with railfans, our presence becomes increasingly resented. Steve Cigolle Naperville, IL ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ======================================================= -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved =======================================================
