41 Hours Chasing a Train

**interested_observer** · 12-07-2016, 06:49 PM - **2 Likes**

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the plan

The plan was simple. Fly to Thunder Bay and chase the train, snapping photos from various cool places.

That's all they (CP) gave me for requests. So really, how perfect is that? I get to do something I love (chase trains - shoot photographs), with the only limiting factor being the train schedule.

It's a bit of a dream really to be given carte blanche to be creative. When I was officially given this assignment, I dove into maps and photos online to start formulating my plan. Thunder Bay was where I decided to fly into, and Nipigon, with its very cool train bridge, was the target for that evening. So, to get to Thunder Bay in time to get to Nipigon in time, I had to be on a 6 a.m. flight from Calgary. 41 hours later, I was tucking into bed in Winnipeg at the hotel after shooting the final performance (for me) a little earlier.

41 Hours Chasing a Train by Neil Zeller - Exposure

normhead · 12-07-2016, 07:20 PM

What a cool thing... but, I seriously doubt I'd have the stamina for that kind of thing these days.

**chuck_c** · 12-07-2016, 08:21 PM

Way cool! Would love to see some of those shots. And ditto for me what normhead said.

Duh! Okay I just noticed the link. Great shots.

bigdavephoto · 12-07-2016, 08:31 PM

I would do it in a heartbeat if given the chance.

wissink · 12-07-2016, 08:45 PM

Our local camera club put out notices of it being in nearby towns--Hamilton, Woodstock, London.

redrockcoulee · 12-07-2016, 08:48 PM

This year I never even bothered t9 go see it and it stops about 6 blocks from my house.

eddaytona · 12-07-2016, 09:39 PM

Spam.

rangercarp · 12-08-2016, 05:49 AM

Amazing shots! Thanks for sharing the link. The train passed by about 5 miles south of my house at 11:30 at night. Unfortunately it was cruising at full steam, and my shots were completely worthless. And I was worthless the next day after staying up to catch it.

carolina_sky · 12-08-2016, 08:46 AM

Neil, that is completely awesome! Great shots, fantastic work in what I'm sure must've been some difficult conditions. This one is my favorite, great light streaks: 41 Hours Chasing a Train by Neil Zeller - Exposure

-if the link above doesn't go direct to the photo, it's the one in Winnipeg (I think?) with light streaks through the right side of the frame.

Tako Kichi · 12-08-2016, 09:04 AM

Great shots, my two grand-daughters (age 6 and 4) saw it when it came to London, Ontario a few days ago.

**csa** · 12-12-2016, 09:03 AM

That train is amazing, and you captured it beautifully! Although I love all the shots, I particularly liked the one of it coming out of a tunnel, and the icicles were shown!

Thanks for sharing these great shots!

ChristianRock · 12-12-2016, 09:27 AM

Fantastic project, and I'd say you were very successful at it. Great pictures, and I enjoyed your sharing of the experiences. Bravo!

RonHendriks1966 · 12-12-2016, 09:51 AM

Looks great. Can people book a ticket on such a train? Did you used Pentax camera's for this trip?

rangercarp · 12-13-2016, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Can people book a ticket on such a train?

Seats on the train are reserved for CP employees and VIP's only. Although this year they are doing a photo contest with the prize being a chance to ride the train next year.

12-07-2016, 06:49 PM - 2 Likes	#1
interested_observer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tumbleweed, Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,707	41 Hours Chasing a Train Quote: the plan The plan was simple. Fly to Thunder Bay and chase the train, snapping photos from various cool places. That's all they (CP) gave me for requests. So really, how perfect is that? I get to do something I love (chase trains - shoot photographs), with the only limiting factor being the train schedule. It's a bit of a dream really to be given carte blanche to be creative. When I was officially given this assignment, I dove into maps and photos online to start formulating my plan. Thunder Bay was where I decided to fly into, and Nipigon, with its very cool train bridge, was the target for that evening. So, to get to Thunder Bay in time to get to Nipigon in time, I had to be on a 6 a.m. flight from Calgary. 41 hours later, I was tucking into bed in Winnipeg at the hotel after shooting the final performance (for me) a little earlier. 41 Hours Chasing a Train by Neil Zeller - Exposure

12-07-2016, 08:21 PM	#3
chuck_c Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Westerville, OH Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,588	Way cool! Would love to see some of those shots. And ditto for me what normhead said. Duh! Okay I just noticed the link. Great shots. Last edited by chuck_c; 12-08-2016 at 05:56 AM.

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12-07-2016, 07:20 PM	#2
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	What a cool thing... but, I seriously doubt I'd have the stamina for that kind of thing these days.

12-07-2016, 08:31 PM	#4
bigdavephoto Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: East central Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 893	I would do it in a heartbeat if given the chance.

12-07-2016, 08:45 PM	#5
wissink Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: S-ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 609	Our local camera club put out notices of it being in nearby towns--Hamilton, Woodstock, London.

12-07-2016, 08:48 PM	#6
redrockcoulee Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 2,306	This year I never even bothered t9 go see it and it stops about 6 blocks from my house.

12-07-2016, 09:39 PM	#7
eddaytona Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Black Rock City, NV Photos: Albums Posts: 175	Spam.

12-08-2016, 05:49 AM	#8
rangercarp Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 437	Amazing shots! Thanks for sharing the link. The train passed by about 5 miles south of my house at 11:30 at night. Unfortunately it was cruising at full steam, and my shots were completely worthless. And I was worthless the next day after staying up to catch it.

12-08-2016, 08:46 AM	#9
carolina_sky Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 156	Neil, that is completely awesome! Great shots, fantastic work in what I'm sure must've been some difficult conditions. This one is my favorite, great light streaks: 41 Hours Chasing a Train by Neil Zeller - Exposure -if the link above doesn't go direct to the photo, it's the one in Winnipeg (I think?) with light streaks through the right side of the frame.

12-08-2016, 09:04 AM	#10
Tako Kichi Veteran Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SW Ontario, Canada (ex-pat Brit) Posts: 1,296	Great shots, my two grand-daughters (age 6 and 4) saw it when it came to London, Ontario a few days ago.

12-12-2016, 09:03 AM	#11
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	That train is amazing, and you captured it beautifully! Although I love all the shots, I particularly liked the one of it coming out of a tunnel, and the icicles were shown! Thanks for sharing these great shots!

12-12-2016, 09:27 AM	#12
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Fantastic project, and I'd say you were very successful at it. Great pictures, and I enjoyed your sharing of the experiences. Bravo!

12-12-2016, 09:51 AM	#13
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Looks great. Can people book a ticket on such a train? Did you used Pentax camera's for this trip?

12-13-2016, 06:55 AM	#14
rangercarp Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 437	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Can people book a ticket on such a train? Seats on the train are reserved for CP employees and VIP's only. Although this year they are doing a photo contest with the prize being a chance to ride the train next year.