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I just got my first Car 2 weeks ago and I was wondering if anyone had any seguestions about where to photograph some Trains!, I'm looking for some good place that I couldnt get to before, but now that I have a car, I can go where ever I want
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Tehachapi Loop or Cajon Pass will be good for starters. Either should be just a daytrip for you.
Drive safe and take lot's of pictures. I want to see your work in Trains Magazine as the next great California railroad photographer!
-------------------- David Pressley
Advocating for passenger trains since 1973!
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Ok Thanx!, I'll be sure to plan a shoot out there, any specific locations?
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quote:Originally posted by JONATHON: Ok Thanx!, I'll be sure to plan a shoot out there, any specific locations?
You'll need the advice of folks much closer to southern California for that info. Especially for how to get there driving. I just know the names of the places which have international fame among railfans!
-------------------- David Pressley
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quote:Originally posted by JONATHON: I just got my first Car 2 weeks ago and I was wondering if anyone had any seguestions about where to photograph some Trains!, I'm looking for some good place that I couldnt get to before, but now that I have a car, I can go where ever I want
Try a visit to the Fullerton Amtrak station. On Friday evenings about 5 PM a bunch of railfans, including many photographers, gather at the east end of the north platform. I am often there. Many people will be glad to answer your questions. And Fullerton station is a pretty good place to take pictures, too.
Jack
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I'm at Fulerton all th time! I'll be sure to go at 5 on a friday, will you be there this friday?
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If you don't have time (yet) to get out to Tehachapi or Cajon, try downtown Pomona. The station is easily accessible by car, and the UP has 2 parallel main lines through there. Freights run anytime on either line; Amtrak's Sunset runs 3 times a week on the ex-SP line, and Metrolink runs on weekdays on the ex-LA&SL line.
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