Machinery Grand Canyon Special

Grand Canyon Special · 11:26 PM

This train runs daily from Williams AZ to the Grand Canyon. I got this night shot on the railroad spur that runs near our campground.

jolepp · 09-25-2011, 01:09 AM

It seems trains can be pretty photogenic.

**rayallen** · 09-25-2011, 01:33 AM

Beautiful exposure for a night shot. Well done, Bob.

**Bob Harris** · 09-25-2011, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by jolepp

It seems trains can be pretty photogenic.

I think you are right about that, they seem to always attract a lot of people whether running or standing. thanks for looking, Bob

**interested_observer** · 09-25-2011, 10:35 AM

Good Shot !!!

I was going to try to drive up the other weekend when they were going to run the "Giant French Fry". Its the old steam engine that runs on bio fuel - recovered grease from McDonalds - named since it leaves the smell of french frys behind it - or so they say.

basquist02 · 09-25-2011, 11:22 AM

The only thing better than a photo of a train is riding one. Especially in the observation lounge, at least that's what they are here. They have one here that goes through the rockies from Edmonton to Vancouver.........Bas

**Bob Harris** · 09-25-2011, 04:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by interested_observer

Good Shot !!!

I was going to try to drive up the other weekend when they were going to run the "Giant French Fry". Its the old steam engine that runs on bio fuel - recovered grease from McDonalds - named since it leaves the smell of french fries behind it - or so they say.

We just happened to ride the steamer last year for its anniversary and you could smell the oil it was burning. Here are a couple of photos from last year. thanks for looking. Bob

Attached Images

EdwardConde · 09-25-2011, 11:10 PM

Great train shots Bob... Did you use a star filter on the first one for the lights? I like how they flare out...

tpg2 · 09-26-2011, 04:31 AM

Love those train shots! I'm partial to the steam locomotive!
Nice shots Bob!!

Tom

jolepp · 09-26-2011, 04:34 AM

Originally posted by tpg2

Love those train shots! I'm partial to the steam locomotive!
Nice shots Bob!!

Tom

+1 : beautiful machines

**Bob Harris** · 09-26-2011, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by basquist02

The only thing better than a photo of a train is riding one. Especially in the observation lounge, at least that's what they are here. They have one here that goes through the Rockies from Edmonton to Vancouver.........Bas

Thanks Bas, that would be a great way to see Canada, I bet it is a beautiful ride. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 09-26-2011, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by EdwardConde

Great train shots Bob... Did you use a star filter on the first one for the lights? I like how they flare out...

Eddie, I added the stars using an in camera filter, I think all of the K cameras have this option in p/p editing. Glad you liked the shots, Bob

**Bob Harris** · 09-26-2011, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by tpg2

Love those train shots! I'm partial to the steam locomotive!
Nice shots Bob!!

Tom

Hey Tom, I am with you on those steamers, they have a special sound about them and all of that clanking and clunking to boot with the steam blowing out, now that is a locomotive. take care Bob

**Bob Harris** · 09-26-2011, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by jolepp

+1 : beautiful machines

I agree and thanks for looking, always appreciated. Bob

daacon · 09-27-2011, 05:25 AM

Great shot Bob and I have taken that train about 10 years ago .....

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jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	It seems trains can be pretty photogenic.

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rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Beautiful exposure for a night shot. Well done, Bob.

09-25-2011, 09:17 AM	#4
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by jolepp It seems trains can be pretty photogenic. I think you are right about that, they seem to always attract a lot of people whether running or standing. thanks for looking, Bob

09-25-2011, 10:35 AM	#5
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	Good Shot !!! I was going to try to drive up the other weekend when they were going to run the "Giant French Fry". Its the old steam engine that runs on bio fuel - recovered grease from McDonalds - named since it leaves the smell of french frys behind it - or so they say.

09-25-2011, 11:22 AM	#6
basquist02 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alberta Beach, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 273	The only thing better than a photo of a train is riding one. Especially in the observation lounge, at least that's what they are here. They have one here that goes through the rockies from Edmonton to Vancouver.........Bas

09-25-2011, 04:01 PM - 1 Like	#7
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by interested_observer Good Shot !!! I was going to try to drive up the other weekend when they were going to run the "Giant French Fry". Its the old steam engine that runs on bio fuel - recovered grease from McDonalds - named since it leaves the smell of french fries behind it - or so they say. We just happened to ride the steamer last year for its anniversary and you could smell the oil it was burning. Here are a couple of photos from last year. thanks for looking. Bob Attached Images

09-25-2011, 11:10 PM	#8
EdwardConde Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,520	Great train shots Bob... Did you use a star filter on the first one for the lights? I like how they flare out...

09-26-2011, 04:31 AM	#9
tpg2 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Reading, Pa Photos: Gallery Posts: 733	Love those train shots! I'm partial to the steam locomotive! Nice shots Bob!! Tom

09-26-2011, 04:34 AM	#10
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Originally posted by tpg2 Love those train shots! I'm partial to the steam locomotive! Nice shots Bob!! Tom +1 : beautiful machines

09-26-2011, 09:02 AM	#11
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by basquist02 The only thing better than a photo of a train is riding one. Especially in the observation lounge, at least that's what they are here. They have one here that goes through the Rockies from Edmonton to Vancouver.........Bas Thanks Bas, that would be a great way to see Canada, I bet it is a beautiful ride. Bob

09-26-2011, 01:50 PM	#12
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by EdwardConde Great train shots Bob... Did you use a star filter on the first one for the lights? I like how they flare out... Eddie, I added the stars using an in camera filter, I think all of the K cameras have this option in p/p editing. Glad you liked the shots, Bob

09-26-2011, 06:19 PM	#13
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by tpg2 Love those train shots! I'm partial to the steam locomotive! Nice shots Bob!! Tom Hey Tom, I am with you on those steamers, they have a special sound about them and all of that clanking and clunking to boot with the steam blowing out, now that is a locomotive. take care Bob

09-26-2011, 10:40 PM	#14
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by jolepp +1 : beautiful machines I agree and thanks for looking, always appreciated. Bob

09-27-2011, 05:25 AM	#15
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Great shot Bob and I have taken that train about 10 years ago .....