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Hi Dave B., and everyone else, > 1. Union Pacific (ex-MoPac) Sedalia Subdivision, Webster Groves, Mo., > just west of the CTC crossovers. OK, I grew up a block from here, but > this is a 1/2 mile stretch where the e-w railroad actually runs n-s, you > can use any lens in the bag and recently the pole lines were removed, > making afternoon shooting here even better. I've shot quite a lot of pictures in that area Dave, it is pretty cool. But I've often tried to get Dave C. to shoot with me there to no avail. Don't know why, 'cause it is kind of scenic. 1. The Logan, WY area. Although there are many shots published from the bridge south of this location at the top of Logan Hill, there is an area north of the bridge immediately adjacent to the Antelope mine looking north towards NAACO Jct. where there is a really cool S-Curve. I've had a picture published in 2 different mags from there (at the same time, with quite alot of difficulties, mind you), but other than that, it seems I have seen none from anybody else. Just north of there at the junction itself is a couple of neat bridges and some good elevation to shoot from as well, and it is arguably some of the best scenery in the Powder River Basin. And of course everyone knows about the train frequency out there. 2. Echo, UT area. There are a lot of cool shots available in this area, with the bright red towering canyon walls surrounding you. The best spots are just to the east, and west of the rest area of I-80 near the west end of the canyon. The rest area itself sits high above the RR between the RR and I-80, and some excellent shots can be had from up there. Once again, train frequency certainly doesn't hurt. Actually the whole area between Ogden, UT to Wasahtch, UT (near the Wyoming border, about 75 miles total), provide ample opportunities for excellent shots. With a little bit of monkey in you, the Weber River Canyon is just wonderful. I see very little published work from this area, especially recent stuff. Many of the shots I see from here are late 50's stuff, and some '70s and 80's stuff from Doug Harrop. I understand there is a book coming out about Utah photography, with alot of Blair Kooistra's shots, something I really look forward to seeing. 3. Montrose, IA. The BNSF Hannibal Subdivision very closely follows the river here on a wide sweeping curve, and shots of north and southbounders can be had at all times of the day, due to the length of the curve. Train traffic has picked up quite a bit there recently with mostly coal trains. You can expect about 4 coal trains a day each way, plus the Arco turn, and also grain trains. The best part is it is just a few miles away from BNSF's Marceline Subdivision, and when track warrants are issued by the dispatcher for the "K-Line" its a quick run to the are from Ft. Madison. Rick Newton ======================================================= -> SPORRS: 'Serious Photographers Of Railroad Related Subjects' -> Web Site: http://www.anet-stl.com/acphotog/sporrs/ -> Message © 1998 SPORRS® - All Rights Reserved =======================================================
