The second photo location, known as "Sand Out Hill", works perfectly for a long-lens shot as 3 antique cars try to pace the train. A "BIG THANK YOU" to the wonderful folks that came out with these cars.
2 diesel locomotives, #459 and #1100, sit beside steam engine #18 in the early morning hours. Image taken in Alamosa, CO, close to the SLRG depot.
Late night glint as #18 races home after a LONG delay.
Golden noodles, or so it appears. Morning light reflects of the rails near the shops in Alamosa.
Morning glint as #18 prepares to start the day and connect to the passenger cars used to transport rail fans on the "Photographer's Special."
With fall colors in full effect, #18 charges through a series of curves on the final leg up to the summit at Fir.
Steam engine #18 continues to pose for photos in a night photo session held at La Veta on Saturday, Sept 22/2012. Special thanks to Phillip Beachler and his folks for their efforts in setting up the lights and generator.
Some special guests get ready to board the steam train to La Veta.
