CSXT 9717 leads a southbound freight out of Evansville, Indiana on the viaduct, passing an old barn which is no longer standing, on a beautiful fall morning of November 28th, 2006, on the CSX Henderson Subdivision.
Tech Info: Nikon D200, RAW, Sigma 24-70 @ 40mm,f/8, 1/250, ISO 800.
August 30th, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 pulls “The Limited” through the countryside during the golden light of sunset as they make their way to Reading, Michigan as part of Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend.
According to their website: Rolling Victory was a three-day living history event celebrating American military, railroad, and home front history featuring vintage train rides, World War II reenactors, battles, a big band orchestra, and an immersive and educational experience for all ages in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 800.
August 30th, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 pulls “The Limited” through the countryside during the golden light of sunset as they make their way to Reading, Michigan as part of Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend.
According to their website: Rolling Victory was a three-day living history event celebrating American military, railroad, and home front history featuring vintage train rides, World War II reenactors, battles, a big band orchestra, and an immersive and educational experience for all ages in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 800.
CSX I025 sits at the beginning of the viaduct that passes over the flood plain leading up to the bridge at Henderson, Ky that crosses over the Ohio River with the CSXT Pride in Service Honoring Our Law Enforcement unit leading on October 26th, 2024.
The train was held up for about 2 hours as members of the Henderson Fire Department finished putting out a tie fire on the bridge that spans the river on the CSX Henderson Subdivision at Henderson, Kentucky; fortunately, except for the ties, the bridge is made out of steel.
CSXT 3194 is painted primarily in black, blue and white, with the slogans “To Protect and Serve” and “Honoring Our Law Enforcement.” It also prominently features the CSX Transportation Railroad Police logo, as well as police, fire and emergency responder logos.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/2500, ISO 100.
Film Wednesday – September 1st, 2024, of Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 waiting to depart from Lake Pleasant, Indiana, during Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend.
Tech Info: Mamiya C330 Professional, Ilford HP5 Film, Mamiya 80mm, f/4, 1/400, ISO 400.
August 30th, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 leads “The Limited” through the Indiana countryside, on a late evening passenger train run to Reading, Michigan, as part of Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend.
According to their website: Rolling Victory was a three-day living history event celebrating American military, railroad, and home front history featuring vintage train rides, World War II reenactors, battles, a big band orchestra, and an immersive and educational experience for all ages in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 24mm, f/2.8, 1/4000, ISO 500.
August 30th, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 leads “The Limited” as it departs Pleasant lake, Indiana on a late evening passenger train run to Reading, Michigan, as part of Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend.
According to their website: Rolling Victory was a three-day living history event celebrating American military, railroad, and home front history featuring vintage train rides, World War II reenactors, battles, a big band orchestra, and an immersive and educational experience for all ages in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 24mm, f/2.8, 1/250, ISO 64.
CSX M648 with the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad (CE&I) heritage unit leading heads north from Evansville, Indiana on the CSX Evansville Terminal Subdivision on October 26th, 2024.
Here it’s passing under the pedestrian overpass for Mead Johnson at Evansville and on the subdivision that the CE&I originally ran on, between Evansville, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois.
According to the CSX Website: July 26, 2024 – CSX has unveiled its 17th heritage locomotive, paying tribute to the historic Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad. This locomotive is part of CSX’s ongoing series celebrating the rich legacy of America’s railroads.
The C&EI was established in 1877, initially serving as a regional line connecting Chicago with southern Illinois, St. Louis, Mo. and Evansville, Ind. Over time, it expanded its reach, becoming an important link between the Midwest and the southern United States. The C&EI played a vital role in transporting coal, agricultural products, and manufactured goods, significantly contributing to the region’s economic development.
In 1967, the C&EI was absorbed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. In the 1980s, as CSX expanded its network, it acquired various lines and assets from other railroads, including parts of former C&EI lines that had been integrated into the Missouri Pacific. This indirect acquisition process allowed CSX to incorporate the historic routes and legacy of the C&EI into its expansive system.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 110.
CSX I025 sits at the beginning of the viaduct that passes over the flood plain leading up to the bridge at Henderson, Ky that crosses over the Ohio River with the CSXT Pride in Service Honoring Our Law Enforcement unit leading on October 26th, 2024.
The train was held up for about 2 hours as members of the Henderson Fire Department finished putting out a tie fire on the bridge that spans the river on the CSX Henderson Subdivision at Henderson, Kentucky; fortunately, except for the ties, the bridge is made out of steel.
CSXT 3194 is painted primarily in black, blue and white, with the slogans “To Protect and Serve” and “Honoring Our Law Enforcement.” It also prominently features the CSX Transportation Railroad Police logo, as well as police, fire and emergency responder logos.
Tech Info: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/5, 1/2500, ISO 100.
In this week’s Saturday Infrared photo, we catch Nickel Plate Road 358 as it brings up the rear of the Victory Train being pulled by Nickel Plate Road steam engine 765 as they head toward Angola, Indiana on August 31st, 2024. I love how the steam from 765 makes it look like it’s coming from 358, which will be used to pull the passenger train back to Pleasant Lake, IN on their next run.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 70-300 @210mm, f/5.6, 1/180, ISO 210.
This week we catch action on the Norfolk Southern Lafyette Division between Shadeland, Indiana and Tolono, Illinois. Also, we catch a Decatur and Eastern train at La Place, IL. Sit back, turn up the sound, expand to full screen and enjoy the trains!! Please like, share, subscribe and thanks for watching!
Military reenactors Ken Hoelscher helps Tyler Kostyla up onto the nose of NKP 765 during the evening/night photo shoot at Pleasant Lake, IN, on August 31st, 2024, during the Rolling Victory Weekend. During World War II there were military crews that ran and maintained this locomotive, from what I’m told.
According to their website: Rolling Victory was a three-day living history event celebrating American military, railroad, and home front history featuring vintage train rides, World War II reenactors, battles, a big band orchestra, and an immersive and educational experience for all ages in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 48mm, f/2.8, 1/640, ISO 450.
Military reenactors Chris Lantz and Matt Martini chat at the entrance to a Troop Sleeper during the NKP 765 evening/night photo shoot at Pleasant Lake, IN, on August 31st, 2024, as part of the Rolling Victory Weekend.
According to their website: Rolling Victory was a three-day living history event celebrating American military, railroad, and home front history featuring vintage train rides, World War II reenactors, battles, a big band orchestra, and an immersive and educational experience for all ages in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 24mm, f/6.3, 1/640, ISO 2200.
August 30th, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 leads “The Limited” through the Indiana countryside, on a late evening passenger train run to Reading, Michigan, as part of Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend.
According to their website: Rolling Victory was a three-day living history event celebrating American military, railroad, and home front history featuring vintage train rides, World War II reenactors, battles, a big band orchestra, and an immersive and educational experience for all ages in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 70mm, f/2.8, 1/4000, ISO 2200.
August 30th, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 leads “The Limited” as they allow their passengers off the train at Ray, Indiana for a photo runby during a late evening passenger train run to Reading, Michigan, as part of Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend.
According to their website: Rolling Victory was a three-day living history event celebrating American military, railroad, and home front history featuring vintage train rides, World War II reenactors, battles, a big band orchestra, and an immersive and educational experience for all ages in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 24mm, f/2.8, 1/800, ISO 720.
Analog Wednesday – I’ve added a like new Mamiya C330 Professional 2 ¼ square film camera to my camera bag and on Wednesday’s I’ll be sharing images I’ve shot with it. This shot is from September 1st, 2024, of Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 waiting to depart from Lake Pleasant, Indiana, during Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend.
I’m very pleased with my first roll that I shot through this camera and looking forward to shooting more! I hope you enjoy the images! I keep looking at the back trying to see my images after I shoot them though! Habits are hard to break! LOL
Tech Info: Mamiya C330 Professional, Ilford HP5 Film, Mamiya 80mm, f/4, 1/500, ISO 400.
Analog Wednesday – I’ve added a like new Mamiya C330 Professional 2 ¼ square film camera to my camera bag and on Wednesday’s I’ll be sharing images I’ve shot with it. This shot is from September 1st, 2024, of Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 waiting to depart from Lake Pleasant, Indiana, during Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend.
I’m very pleased with my first roll that I shot through this camera and looking forward to shooting more! I hope you enjoy the images! I keep looking at the back trying to see my images after I shoot them though! Habits are hard to break! LOL
Tech Info: Mamiya C330 Professional, Ilford HP5 Film, Mamiya 80mm, f/4, 1/500, ISO 400.
August 31st, 2024, Conductor, Brian Smith, talks to reenactors RJ Haught and Glenn Holland, as they pose for a evening/night photo shoot, during Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend.
According to their website: Rolling Victory was a three-day living history event celebrating American military, railroad, and home front history featuring vintage train rides, World War II reenactors, battles, a big band orchestra, and an immersive and educational experience for all ages in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Nikon 24-70 @ 40mm, f/2.8, 1/200, ISO 2200.
September 1st, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 arrives at Angola, Indiana for their first load of passengers during Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend.
According to their website: Rolling Victory was a three-day living history event celebrating American military, railroad, and home front history featuring vintage train rides, World War II reenactors, battles, a big band orchestra, and an immersive and educational experience for all ages in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Tech Info: Nikon D810, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 150mm, f/5, 1/640, ISO 64.
This week’s Saturday Infrared photo is of Nickel Plate Steam locomotive 765 pulls the Victory Train as it heads through the countryside on the way to Angola, Indiana as part of Rolling Victory which was a three-day living history event celebrating American military, railroad, and home front history featuring vintage train rides, World War II reenactors, battles, a big band orchestra, and an immersive and educational experience for all ages in Pleasant Lake, Indiana.
Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 70-300mm @240mm, f/5.6, 1/180, ISO 200.
This week we catch Nickel Plate Steam Locomotive 765 operations between Pleasant Lake and Angola, Indiana from August 30th till September 1st. Sit back, turn up the sound, expand to full screen and enjoy the trains!! Please like, share, subscribe and thanks for watching!