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I saw this antique Ford Motor Company automobile (Model A? Not sure, I'm not an authority on antique autos ) parked near...
11/08/2025

I saw this antique Ford Motor Company automobile (Model A? Not sure, I'm not an authority on antique autos ) parked near Strasburg Rail Road's crossing of Blackhorse Road. When the midday train passed, I focused on the auto, allowing the train to serve as background. Perhaps at some point I should recreate this image by making a photo of our Honda CRV with the Viewliner baggage car on Amtrak's Pennsylvanian as background—Same concept, different equipment. Tracking the Light explores railroad image making.

I saw this antique Ford Motor Company automobile (Model A? Not sure, I’m not an authority on antique autos ) parked near Strasburg Rail Road’s crossing of Blackhorse Road. When the midd…

As the 25-car freight approached the crossing, I made this series of images handheld, while gently panning the lead loco...
11/07/2025

As the 25-car freight approached the crossing, I made this series of images handheld, while gently panning the lead locomotive. My Nikon Z6 was set to ISO 6400....

As the 25-car freight approached the crossing, I made this series of images handheld, while gently panning the lead locomotive. My Nikon Z6 was set to ISO 6400.

A few moments of low evening sun yesterday made for a classic view of Strasburg Rail Road's former Pennsylvania Railroad...
11/06/2025

A few moments of low evening sun yesterday made for a classic view of Strasburg Rail Road's former Pennsylvania Railroad J-Tower....

A few moments of low evening sun yesterday made for a classic view of Strasburg Rail Road’s former Pennsylvania Railroad J-Tower.

Amtrak Keystone 656 was due eastbound on its way from Harrisburg. I set up at the old Pennsylvania Railroad freight hous...
11/05/2025

Amtrak Keystone 656 was due eastbound on its way from Harrisburg. I set up at the old Pennsylvania Railroad freight house, now maintained by Lancaster Chapter NRHS that includes a trackside deck well-suited for watching trains. I aimed to include this historic building in my composition. As the train came into view, I exposed a burst of images, then turned to make a going away view and was pleasantly surprised to see the Phase VII painted former Metroliner cab control car at the back of the train....

Amtrak Keystone 656 was due eastbound on its way from Harrisburg. I set up at the old Pennsylvania Railroad freight house, now maintained by Lancaster Chapter NRHS that includes a trackside deck we…

It would have been neat to catch a Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 here at speed with tuscan red passenger cars in tow....
11/04/2025

It would have been neat to catch a Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 here at speed with tuscan red passenger cars in tow....

It would have been neat to catch a Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 here at speed with tuscan red passenger cars in tow.

The wafting engine exhaust leads the eye from the locomotive to the setting sun....
11/03/2025

The wafting engine exhaust leads the eye from the locomotive to the setting sun....

The wafting engine exhaust leads the eye from the locomotive to the setting sun.

If you time it just right, Lititz Springs Park in Lititz, Pa., can be a nice place to catch a train....
11/02/2025

If you time it just right, Lititz Springs Park in Lititz, Pa., can be a nice place to catch a train....

If you time it just right, Lititz Springs Park in Lititz, Pa., can be a nice place to catch a train.

This is my first Tracking the Light post since September 11, 2025...
11/01/2025

This is my first Tracking the Light post since September 11, 2025...

This is my first Tracking the Light post since September 11, 2025

RIP Richard Jay Solomon 1939-2025
09/11/2025

RIP Richard Jay Solomon 1939-2025

Richard and Brian c1968. Photo by Maureen Solomon.

When I find a winning combination of time and place there's a certain satisfaction in repeating the exercise and watchin...
09/11/2025

When I find a winning combination of time and place there's a certain satisfaction in repeating the exercise and watching my results improve with each new variation....

When I find a winning combination of time and place there’s a certain satisfaction in repeating the exercise and watching my results improve with each new variation.

Number 90 began to accelerate as it approached the grade crossing, and the train passed me as if it were moving in slow ...
09/10/2025

Number 90 began to accelerate as it approached the grade crossing, and the train passed me as if it were moving in slow motion. I aimed to catch the power of the engine....

Number 90 began to accelerate as it approached the grade crossing, and the train passed me as if it were moving in slow motion. I aimed to catch the power of the engine.

Some scenes are too good to pass up!...
09/09/2025

Some scenes are too good to pass up!...

Some scenes are too good to pass up!

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