In a scene like this, it’s almost as if the sun is beckoning me to follow the tracks into the sunset, and just walk away from everything. Some days, that notion can be particularly appealing.
Tag Archives: Railroads
Tracking fresh snow
While I’m recovering, I’ve been exercising my creative muscles by revisiting photos I took and never shared, and taking advantage of post-processing techniques that I’ve developed since they were taken. This shot is from December 2013.
Waiting for the next train
When I saw these sandhill cranes, I imagined them patiently waiting to hop on the next train that comes along, and taking a nice ride through the countryside together.
View more →Madison Train Depot
Last weekend I attended a fascinating walking tour of Madison’s west rail corridor (from the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation) that ended with a visit to the former Milwaukee Road depot.
View more →Railroad tracks
Every time I cross these tracks while biking the Capital City State Trail, I’m compelled to stop and take a photo. Every single time.
Tracking through a wintery mix
Railing toward sunset
C&NW Railway lantern
Last week I came across this antique from my favorite railroad, The Chicago & North Western Railway, and just had to buy it. Looking at the lamp, I wonder about all of the people who carried and used it while working for the C&NW. Where along the tracks of the railroad did this lamp light their way?
View more →Bridging the trail
I spent some time photographing the former Chicago & North Western Railway bridge on the Great River State Trail. The bridge crosses the Black River, just before it flows into the Mississippi.
View more →C&NW Lakefront Station in miniature
At the Mad City Model Railroad show last weekend, there was an N-scale layout that featured an excellent model of the Chicago & North Western Railway’s lakefront station in Milwaukee. It was created by modelers of Midwest Modutrak, and they deservedly won the award for best layout of the show.
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