Model Railway
a. Layout
b. Locomotives
c. Cars
d. Operating
e. Summaries
Photos
Daley Train Log
Page 65
I have a fresh cuppa in one hand and the Premiere Issue of "Railfan Canada" in the other hand. A great way to begin the morning.
The first two photos, one of a modern freight train rounding a curve in Manitoba, the second of steam engine CP 2816 Empress, are superb! I would like to learn to take photos like this.
The issue focuses on CP 2816 Empress and the first two articles are stories written by railfans who had an opportunity to travel on this heritage steam locomotive. Fascinating. There are a number of excellent photos and the accompanying text really captures the excitement of the moment.
I am almost certain that Allan Ellis and I saw this locomotive in Banff a few years ago. It was sitting on the siding at the Banff depot when we spotted it as we crossed over the tracks on our way out of town. I immediately turned around and we parked at the station and spent over half an hour taking pictures and looking at the entire train. We were too late to get a view of the cab as the train was scheduled to leave for Calgary but it was a special moment for both of us. I am prepared to spend a couple of hours seeing if I can find those photos.
That only took about 10 minutes! The following photos were taken on October 24, 2005 at the railway station in Banff.
I was lucky to find these photos that quickly. I have taken many photos of diesel locomotives and rolling stock in the Jasper yard, but I would not consider myself a real railfan. But this magazine may well be the catalyst to becoming one.
I have applied the last bit of cement to the duck-over assembly. This took a little longer than I first expected as the glue had to set with a pile of books on it to hold the plastic firmly against the wood.