Roadtrips – Page 2 – Jim and April's Roadtrips

And the Countdown Begins

June 9, 2023 April Pearson Comments 0 Comment

One week to go. I plan to pick up suntan lotion and insect repellant on Monday along with any other last minute items. Jim is working on making adaptations to the back of the vehicle so that we can fit everything. I’ll do laundry next Tuesday or Wednesday and pack on Thursday.

I’m picking Elaina up from her horse-riding camp in Evansville all week except Thursday when Jim will take over because I have a doctor’s appointment. I may start packing on Wednesday, just to be sure of getting it done in plenty of time.

We’ll leave early on Friday morning and have lunch in St. Louis. Our first overnight is in Kansas City, a train center. I’m sure Jim wants to get there before dark, so we won’t be making a lot of stops along the way. Hopefully, we’ll find time to post as we go. Jim says every day. I’m doubtful we’ll make that, but maybe every other day.

Washington State, Here We Come

June 2, 2023 April Pearson Comments 0 Comment

Well, we’ve revised the route, twice. I think it’s all planned now. We won’t spend much time in Seattle itself, although I am excited to see the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum. Mostly though we’ll just use it as a convenient spot to sleep while we range out. Mt. Rainier one day, Olympic National Park & Rialto Beach on another, then off to Spokane by way of North Cascades National Park, then down to Yellowstone, an overnight stay with my grandson and his family in South Dakota, and, finally, Omaha because Jim says it’s a big railroad center.

Of course, he’ll be looking for trains all along the route. A couple of places that have steam trains are disappointingly not active on the days we’ll be in their area. He’ll probably just have to settle for diesels.

I’ve printed out maps for the points of interest and put together a file folder to take along. I’m pretty sure I’ve got the packing list completed. It looks like a lot of stuff, but we’ve done this before and I’m pretty sure I can fit it all into three bags. My big suitcase holds most of my clothes and stays in the car except for Seattle itself. I’ll use the small suitcase to pack daily stuff and take it into the hotels overnight. I’ll have a carry-on type bag for shoes & toiletries.

I’m really excited about the National Parks. I’m expecting to get some great new photos for my desktop monitors and Facebook header pictures.

Getting Ready to Travel

May 8, 2023 April Pearson Comments 0 Comment

We are preparing to make a trip to Washington State in June. Working on visiting all 48 contiguous states. This trip will take us through several states we’ve already visited, of course, and add Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

We’ve planned our route, set the days, and made hotel reservations. I’ve started a packing list. It’s amazing how much stuff you need to be comfortable and healthy for two weeks. If I don’t make a packing list ahead of time, I’ll find I’ve forgotten small things (Or even large things, one year I forgot to bring pajamas.). For practical purposes, the list is broken down into categories: Clothing, Toiletries, Electronics, Books, etc. So far, I’ve added items in several categories after thinking about it a few days. I’m pretty sure I’ll think of more as the days go on.

I’m really looking forward to this trip. I’ve always wanted to see the northwest. I just need to get myself into better physical shape before we leave. I’ve started an exercise routine and I’ll be adding to it as school is out soon and I won’t have kid duty anymore until the fall.

I’ve just about stopped taking pictures over the past couple of years what with Covid and not traveling. To encourage getting back into it, I’ve ordered a new telephoto lens for my camera. It should arrive before the weekend. I’m excited about the whole thing.

Nevada Northern Railway – A bucket list location checked off my list!

April 2, 2022 Jim Pearson Comments 0 Comment

Bryan Burton watches the landscape as we move to our next photo runby location as I take a photo of him and the train passing in the background out the window.

I have been wanting to visit and photograph the Nevada Northern Railway for several years now and has been on my bucket list! Well, in February I met up with fellow railfan and friend Bryan Burton from Denver Colorado, at Las Vegas, Nevada after my first airline flight since the start of COVID back in 2020! The flight was packed both ways, but everyone did as they were requested and kept their masks on and whenever possible kept socially distant! From Vegas we drove to Ely, Nevada for the Nevada Northerns 2022 Winter Photography Charter!

It was a beautiful weekend, even though we didn’t have what I’d call much of winter event as for the most part it was in the 50’s during the day and the only snow we had was whatever was left over in the shady parts of the landscape. Still we had a great time and I came back with a lot of great photos which are in a gallery below!

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotives 93 and 81 pose next to the coaling tower and water tank in the year during the museums Winter Photo Charter at Ely, Nevada, under a cold, but beautiful starry night on February 11th, 2022 . Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. The Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive it was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 15mm, f/4, 25 seconds, ISO 320. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer

Nevada Northern Railway engine 93 backs through the yard from the engine house to the coaling tower and water tank as engineer Jim Montague and fireman, Will Ebbert, keep an eye on the track ahead. They were moving the engine into place to get things lined up for the museums Winter Photo Charter night shoot at Ely, Nevada, as the setting sun, bathed the scene in dramatic light on the evening of February 11th, 2022. Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon Sigma 150-600mm @ 280mm, f/5.6, 1/800, ISO 360. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway engine 93 sits quietly chuffing away, as beams of sunlight stream through the engine house windows after another day of work at Ely, Nevada on February 11th, 2022. Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 10mm, f/4.5, 1/320, ISO 1000. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway brakeman Nick Scheresky signals to the engineer on locomotive 109 to go ahead and clear the switch, as they head back toward the engine house at Ely, Nevada on February 11th, 2022. Locomotive #109 Alco RS-3 built in 1950, 78426, 1800 (1200) hp, 1370 produced. It was bought new by Kennecott in November of 1950 for EX-Ray Mines but was never delivered to them. It was sent to Kennecott Copper Corp and was later sold to LA Department of Water and Power and now is in service at the Nevada Northern. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 280mm, f/5.6, 1/800, ISO 360. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Mike Hughes, the fireman on Nevada Northern Railway #81, throws a switch in the yard at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 during the museums winter photo charter event as the train waits to move forward. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 200mm, f/5.6, 1/1250, ISO 140. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

After dropping its ashes from a days work, Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #81 prepares to pull away from the ash pit as the light fades from the sky during the museums 2022 Winter Photo Charter event on February 12th, 2022, at Ely, Nevada. I was hoping to get the ash dump in the photo, but the crew did such a good job on firing today that there was only enough ashes for one drop and it of course happened when I wasnt ready! LOL. Sometimes it happens! According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception. Locomotive #81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24 @ 18mm, f/5, 1/400, ISO 125, Exp. Comp.: -1.0. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #81 pulls a passenger train through one of the S curves in Robinson Canyon under the control of engineer Don Hepler, as it heads south out of Ely, Nevada during the museums Winter Photo Charter event as the light begins to drop behind the mountains on February 13th, 2022. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception. Engine #81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600 @ 210mm, f/5.6, 1/800, ISO 250. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Early morning golden light rakes across the engine house as Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls out into the frigid air at Ely, Nevada on track 2, as #81 waits its turn on track three, during the museums 2022 Winter Photo Charter event on February 12th, 2022. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception. According to the NNRY website, #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored back into service in 1993. Locomotive #81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300 @ 116mm, f/4.8, 1/400, ISO 100, Exp. Comp.: -1.0. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls a wreck train southbound towards Robinson Canyon as it departs Ely, Nevada on the final day of their 3-day Winter Photography Charter on February 13th, 2022. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception. Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. Tech Info: DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone, RAW, 4.5mm (24mm equivalent lens) f/2.8, 1/1600, ISO 100. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #nevadanorthernrailway #steamtrain

Ive been wanting to visit the Nevada Northern Railway for several years now and finally was able to do so during the Winter Steam Charter over the weekend of February 11-13th, 2022. I had a great trip and although drones werent allowed during the photo runbys, we chased by car on Sunday afternoon so we could grab some aerials as the train was moving between runby locations in Robinson Canyon. Here we see Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #91 pulling a work train southbound through the Canyon out of Ely, Nevada as the light begins to fall behind the mountains on February 13th, 2022. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception. Engine #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. Tech Info: DJI Mavic Air 2 Drone, RAW, 4.5mm (24mm equivalent lens) f/2.8, 1/2000, ISO 100. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer

Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 chases its shadow past the Repair in Place (RIP) building as it moves through the yard at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022. The Repair in place building, which is better known as the RIP, and during the ore carrying days ore cars led a very rough life, between being banged with shovels, boulders being dropped into them and wear and tear of everyday use. The RIP was built to allow repair of the cars indoors, whereas before they were repaired outdoors all year long. Today the building is used for ongoing restoration projects by the museum. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300mm @ 78mm, f/4.5, 1/8000, ISO 1000. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Engineer Dale Olson keeps a watchful eye on the tracks as he backs Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 out of the engine house, past the Repair in Place (RIP) building, as it heads toward the coaling tower at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 in the early morning light. The Repair in place building, which is better known as the RIP, and during the ore carrying days ore cars led a very rough life, between being banged with shovels, boulders being dropped into them and wear and tear of everyday use. The RIP was built to allow repair of the cars indoors, whereas before they were repaired outdoors all year long. Today the building is used for ongoing restoration projects by the museum. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300mm @ 100mm, f/4.5, 1/8000, ISO 720. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

The frigid early morning air and backlight sunlight makes for a dramatic photo with streams of sunlight passing through the steam, as Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 sits outside of the engine house as the crew gets it ready for another day at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 14mm, f/4, 1/8000, ISO 500. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

The frigid early morning air and backlight sunlight makes for a dramatic photo of Nevada Northern Railway engine 81 as it backs out of the engine house under the control of engineer Jim Montague and fireman, Dale Olson, as they get equipment ready for another day at Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24mm @ 24mm, f/4.5, 1/8000, ISO 450. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

A crew member on Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #81 follows his engine out the engine house door at they prepare for the days activities at Ely, Nevada during the museums Winter Photo Charter event with engineer on the morning of February 13th, 2022. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception. Engine #81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24 @ 24mm, f/4.5, 1/60, ISO 100. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Its noisy, bumpy, hot, smells and not a lot of room, but also exciting, fun and awe inspiring to experience a living, breathing steam locomotive from its cab!! Ive got a video of the experience Im working on for a future post, as I couldnt post live on Facebook during the cab ride because of Federal Railroad Association rules. In the meantime, enjoy this still shot of Nevada Northern Railway fireman, Mike Hughes as he tends to the fire on locomotive #81, while Will Ebbert stands on the gangway in the background, keeping an eye on the track ahead, as they head toward Hi Line Junction, outside Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24 @ 10mm, f/3.5, 1/320, ISO 400. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #81 pulls a passenger train through Steptoe Valley as it heads toward Ely, Nevada during the museums Winter Photo Charter event with engineer Dale Olson at the controls the morning of February 13th, 2022. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception. Engine #81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 10-24 @ 19mm, f/4.2, 1/2000, ISO 140. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway #81 runs with a short passenger train through Moser Cut on the high line as it heads toward the the Steptoe Valley and Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 during the museums winter photo charter event. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Nikon 70-300mm @ 112mm, f/4.8, 1/2000, ISO 320. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Nevada Northern Railway #81 makes its way through Moser Cut on the high line as it heads toward Ely, Nevada on February 13th, 2022 during the museums winter photo charter event. Nevada Northern No. 81 is a “Consolidation” type (2-8-0) steam locomotive that was built for the Nevada Northern in 1917 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, at a cost of $23,700. It was built for Mixed service to haul both freight and passenger trains on the Nevada Northern railway. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600mm @ 210mm, f/5.3, 1/1600, ISO 220.

Nevada Northern Railway steam locomotive #93 pulls out of tunnel one as it heads southbound through Robinson Canyon after departing Ely, Nevada during the final day of their 3-day Winter Photography Charter on February 13th, 2022. Locomotive #93 is a 2-8-0 that was built by the American Locomotive Company in January of 1909 at a cost of $17,610. It was the last steam locomotive to retire from original revenue service on the Nevada Northern Railway in 1961 and was restored to service in 1993. According to Wikipedia: The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a railroad museum and heritage railroad located in Ely, Nevada and operated by a historic foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Nevada Northern Railway. The museum is situated at the East Ely Yards, which are part of the Nevada Northern Railway. The site is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places as the Nevada Northern Railway East Ely Yards and Shops and is also known as the “Nevada Northern Railway Complex”. The rail yards were designated a National Historic Landmark District on September 27, 2006. The site was cited as one of the best-preserved early 20th-century railroad yards in the nation, and a key component in the growth of the region’s copper mining industry. Developed in the first decade of the 20th century, it served passengers and freight until 1983, when the Kennecott Copper Company, its then-owner, donated the yard to a local non-profit for preservation. The property came complete with all the company records of the Nevada Northern from its inception. Tech Info: Nikon D800, RAW, Sigma 150-600mm @ 165mm, f/5, 1/2000, ISO 400. #trainphotography #railroadphotography #trains #railways #jimpearsonphotography #trainphotographer #railroadphotographer #steamtrains #nevadanorthernrailway

Off on another railfan trip to Strasburg, Pennsylvania

April 2, 2022 Jim Pearson Comments 0 Comment

Norfolk Southern 4041 leads an intermodal through Horseshoe Curve at Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Well, despite COVID and the fact that we had both our shots, fellow railfan Ryan Scott and I set off on a weeklong trip to take part in a photography charter at the Strasburg Railroad in Strasburg, Pennsylvania from November 3rd – 8th of 2021! This was my second trip to Strasburg as my sister April and I visited there a year or so before COVID reared its ugly head! Ryan and I took a couple days going and coming so we could railfan along the way and several days in the Strasburg area during our charter.

For those that aren’t aware of what a photography charter is, it’s where a group charters a train for a specific purpose, which in our case was to photograph or video the train during special photography runbys where we get off the train and various locations and the train crews run the train past us or pose for photos. It gives photographers a chance to capture photos that you wouldn’t be able to capture otherwise due to inaccessible or remote locations. Each person that participate pays a fee for the ability to participate. Ryan and I along with several other friends we know had a great time and I’ve added some of my favorite photos from the trip to a gallery below.