Passenger Trains – Page 4 – Jim Pearson Photography

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.

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.

Blast from The Past – Over 20 years ago on August 19th, 2013, CSXT 9998 and 9993…

Blast from The Past – Over 10 years ago on August 19th, 2013, CSXT 9998 and 9993 led the CSX Business Train south along the Henderson Subdivision, a long time before it sported its current B&O paint scheme. Even then it was a beautiful train to photograph, and I caught it here passing the Latham Siding at Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 18mm, f/18, 1/640, ISO 500.

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.

A portrait of Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 at the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana

September 1st, 2024, A portrait of Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 at the station in Pleasant Lake, Indiana as they wait 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 @ 220mm, f/5.6, 1/1000, ISO 200.

Nickel Plate 765 leads the Victory Train as they pull into the station at Pleasant Lake, Indiana

September 1st, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 leads the Victory Train as they pull into the station at Pleasant Lake, Indiana as they prepare to pull their passenger train to Angola, Indiana to pick up 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, Nikon 24-70 @ 52mm, f/2.8, 1/1000, ISO 200.

Nickel Plate 765 leads “The Limited” as they arrive at Reading, Michigan

August 30th, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 leads “The Limited” as they arrive at Reading, Michigan with a late evening passenger train run 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, 1/20, ISO 800.

Nickel Plate 765 pulls “The Limited” through the countryside heading to Reading, Michigan

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 on 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.

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Nickel Plate 765 pulls “The Limited” through the countryside making their way to Reading, Michigan

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.

Nickel Plate 765 leads “The Limited” through the Indiana countryside

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, Sigma 150-600 @ 420mm, f/6, 1/640, ISO 560.

Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 leads “The Limited” through the Indiana countryside.

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, Sigma 150-600 @ 420mm, f/6, 1/640, ISO 560.

August 30th, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 leads “The Limited” 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.

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Nickel Plate 765 “The Limited” departs Pleasant lake, Indiana

August 30th, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 “The Limited” 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.

August 30th, 2024, Nickel Plate 765 leads “The Limited” as they allow their passengers off the train at Ray, Indiana

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.

Crew members on Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 “The Limited” wait to depart the depot at Pleasant Lake, Indiana

August 30th, 2024, Crew members on Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 “The Limited” wait to depart the depot at Pleasant Lake, Indiana before doing 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 @ 35mm, f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 1000.

August 30th, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 pulls “The Limited”

August 30th, 2024, Steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 pulls “The Limited” through the countryside during the golden light of sunset as they on 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 3200.

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s steam locomotive Southern Railway 630 exits Missionary Ridge Tunnel…

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s steam locomotive Southern Railway 630 exits Missionary Ridge Tunnel as it approaches East Chattanooga, Tennessee with a trainload of passengers, on April 27th, 2024.

According to Wikipedia: Southern Railway 630 is a 2-8-0 “Consolidation” type steam locomotive built in February 1904 by the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) of Richmond, Virginia for the Southern Railway as a member of the Ks-1 class. It is currently owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee where it resides today for use on excursion trains.

According to the Tennessee River Valley Tourism site: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s passenger trains run on an historic route which includes Missionary Ridge Tunnel, completed in 1858 and on the National Register of Historic Places. The tunnel is the primary reason TVRM runs on the three-mile section of the former Southern Railway. As railroad equipment grew too large to pass through, the single-track tunnel became a traffic jam for an other wise double-track railroad. Southern Railway abandoned the three-mile portion of the line and built a new section around the end of Missionary Ridge, avoiding the tunnel altogether. TVRM restored rails through the tunnel in 1971 and continues to use the pre-Civil War Tunnel daily.

Tech Info: Nikon D800, Sigma 150-600 @ 370mm, f/6, 1/250, ISO 1100.