Indiana Railroads – Page 2 – Jim Pearson Photography

Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 waiting to depart from Lake Pleasant, Indiana

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. My fifth 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, 1/400, ISO 400.

Detail photo of Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 at Lake Pleasant, Indiana

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. My fourth shot is from September 1st, 2024, is a detail photo of Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 at 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.

Engineers Aaron Sholley, right and Mark Tobin talk at the nose of NKP 765, Pleasant Lake, IN

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. My Third shot is from September 1st, 2024, of Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 as engineers Aaron Sholley (765) on the right and Mark Tobin (368) talk at the nose of the engine as they wait to depart from Lake Pleasant, Indiana, for their first load of passengers 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.

Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 arrives at Angola, Indiana

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: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 290.

Nickel Plate 765 departs Pleasant Lake, Indiana as they head to Angola, Indiana

September 1st, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 departs Pleasant Lake, Indiana as they head to 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: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 100.

Nickel Plate 765 sits at the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana as they prepare to head to Angola, Indiana

September 1st, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 sits at the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana as they prepare to head to 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: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 170.

Nickel Plate 765 sits at the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana as they prepare to head to Angola, Indiana

September 1st, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 sits at the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana as they prepare to head to 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: DJI Mavic 3 Classic Drone, RAW, 24mm, f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 170.

Military reenactors Sarah Crosby and Dave Stone with the 167th Signal Corp…

Military reenactors Sarah Crosby and Dave Stone with the 167th Signal Corp. enjoy a funny moment as Grant Geist, the engineer on NKP 765, laughs with them during the 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/2.8, 1/640, ISO 720.

Military reenactors from the German, American and French Resistance prepare to depart on “The Battle Train”

Military reenactors from the German, American and French Resistance prepare to depart on “The Battle Train” from Pleasant Lake, IN, on August 31st, 2024, where they were transported to the “battlefield” to take part in a mock battle as part of the Rolling Victory Weekend. This was the first time the event hosted battles during the weekend event and passengers and reenactors were moved via this train to participate and watch the battle.

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 @ 34mm, f/2.8, 1/500, ISO 280.

Reminiscent of a scene from the 1940’s we find reenactors ready to board “The Battle Train” at Pleasant Lake, IN

Reminiscent of a scene from the 1940’s we find reenactors are getting ready to board “The Battle Train” at Pleasant Lake, IN, on August 31st, 2024, where they were transported to the “battlefield” to take part in a mock battle as part of the Rolling Victory Weekend. This was the first time the event hosted battles during the weekend event and passengers and reenactors were transported via this train to participate and watch the battle.

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, 1/500, ISO 64.

Indiana Northeastern 2230 prepares to transport “The Battle Train” from Pleasant Lake, IN

Indiana Northeastern 2230 prepares to transport “The Battle Train” from Pleasant Lake, IN, on August 31st, 2024, where they transported reenactors to the “battlefield” to take part in a mock battle as part of the Rolling Victory Weekend. This was the first time the event hosted battles during the weekend event and passengers and reenactors were moved via this train to participate and watch the battle.

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, 1/500, ISO 100.

August 31st, 2024, Reenactor’s clean the lamps on Nickel Plate Steam Locomotive 765 at Pleasant Lake, IN

August 31st, 2024, Reenactor’s Tyler Kostyla on the right and Ken Hoelscher on the left clean the lamps on Nickel Plate Steam Locomotive 765 at Pleasant Lake, IN during Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend. During WWII military personnel actually worked on 765. Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society

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, 1/640, ISO 560.

Reenactors pose for pictures next to Nickel Plate Steam Locomotive 765…

Reenactors pose for pictures next to Nickel Plate Steam Locomotive 765 during Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend on August 31^st, 2024.

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 450.

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An evening portrait of Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765

An evening portrait of Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 as it sits next to the station at Pleasant Lake, Indiana during a night photo shoot as part of Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend on August 31st, 2024.

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, 1/30, ISO 400.

team locomotive Nickel Plate 765 sits next to the station at Pleasant Lake, Indiana

Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 sits next to the station at Pleasant Lake, Indiana during a night photo shoot as part of Indiana Rail Experience’s Rolling Victory Weekend on August 31st, 2024.

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 @ 38mm, f/2.8, 1/30, ISO 7200.

Saturday Infrared Photo, we find Norfolk Southern 1214 leading a westbound Triple Crown train NS 251…

In this week’s Saturday Infrared Photo, we find Norfolk Southern 1214 leading a westbound Triple Crown train NS 251 as it heads through downtown Lafayette, Indiana, on the NS Lafayette District on August 30th, 2024. This train and its counterpart NS 252 have replaced the RoadRailer trains that used to run through here.

Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 70-300 @ 225mm, f/5.6, 1/180, ISO 200.

Infrared Photo, Norfolk Southern 4723 heads up a westbound freight at Frankfort, IN

In this week’s Saturday Infrared Photo, Norfolk Southern 4723 heads up a westbound freight as it sits in the yard at Frankfort, Indiana on August 30th, 2024, as the sun begins to rise in the east as it waits for a crew to take it west on the NS Frankfort Branch.

Tech Info: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @ 10mm, f/4, 1/4000, ISO 200.

In this week’s Saturday Infrared Photo, caught Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 as they prepare to pull up to the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana before heading to 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: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @ 24mm, f/4.5, 1/30, ISO 200.

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Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 as they prepared to pull up to the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana

In this week’s Saturday Infrared Photo, I caught Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 as they prepared to pull up to the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana before heading to 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: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @ 24mm, f/4.5, 1/30, ISO 200.

In this week’s Saturday Infrared Photo, caught Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765…

In this week’s Saturday Infrared Photo, caught Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 as they prepare to pull up to the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana before heading to 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: Fuji XT-1, RAW, Converted to 720nm B&W IR, Nikon 10-24 @ 10mm, f/4, 1/30, ISO 200.

September 1st, 2024, the engineer on Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 keeps his eye on the track ahead…

September 1st, 2024, the engineer on Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 keeps his eye on the track ahead as they depart the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana and head to 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 @ 185mm, f/5.6, 1/1000, ISO 140.

Crews service Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 at the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana

September 1st, 2024, Crews service Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 at the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana as they prepare to pull their passenger train to 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 @ 185mm, f/5.6, 1/320, ISO 640.