If memory serves, this photo is a companion to this photo; same train, same vantage point but facing the other way as the train roared under the bridge where I was standing.
Scratch the surface of a railroad enthusiast and you are likely to find a photographer. Some railway photographers focus primarily on straightforward "roster shots," documenting locomotives and rolling stock. Some take a broader view and seek to place the railroad in the context of its culture and history. The best work of photographers such as David Plowden, Jim Shaughnessy, or O. Winston Link transcends the genre and appeals to a wide audience.
The Photographers' Railroad Page presents the work of amateur photographers who tell personal stories of their involvements with photography and railroads. On the 1st and 15th of each month, a new picture is posted along with a brief story written by the photographer. The story might tell of an adventurous day chasing trains, share memories of people and places long past, or describe the experience of a special day with camera and railroad.
The Photographers' Railroad Page is well worth a visit twice a month. Take some time to browse the archive. Visions Shared, by Dory Adams from June 1, 2008, is a good place to start and serves as an excellent introduction to the concept and spirit of the site.
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