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Thanks - just now noticed your message! I agree, the other way does suck, and what's been going on this Summer "is getting old", lol.

/Mitch

There are several places in the southwest corner of South Dakota. The 1880 train should still be running in early fall. They run a 2-6-6-0 Mallet. There just aren't that many places to take shots as it runs through thick forest, but there are a few shots. The BNSF Powder River Sub cuts through the extreme southwest corner. No really good shots there, but if you go down into Nebraska just a bit there is a bridge at Crawford where you can sit and take photos of the BNSF helper units. It is worth the trip. The only other action is RCPE based in Rapid City. They skirt the northern end of the mountains and just into Wyoming. I haven't got to that stretch yet but will this year. Between Colony WY and Philip SD there is a fairly varied terrain. Downside is only one or two trains per day and road access isn't great. If you are driving through Sioux Falls (I-29 & I-90) you could meet up with me for some night action on the BNSF, or RCPE eastern end.


Regards,
Kent

Carl,

Thanks for the compliment! Glad you like the shot. The shot was a team effort, however, I was alone at the time. I own 2 of the 3 flashes used and all of the radio triggers that fire them off camera, however, I did borrow a tripod and one of the flashes from Mike (the same one you met this summer with me). When we meet and shoot together, I play light tech and set up shots for him, and I have been borrowing his flash since I usually shoot during the week since his schedule usually does not allow him to. It is a truly fun learning curve!

Have a great holiday season and Merry Christmas!!

-Kyle K.