Crestwood South

Fall has finally arrived in the Washington District.

Armed with a new scanner, I can now actually better prepare for these shots. So when I heard "VRE 331, clear signal Crestwood, track one south" I was actually prepared with proper exposure and composition before the train came into view, which was usually when I would frantically make adjustments while trying not to miss a shot. Either way though, when I saw the sun lighting up these trees I knew I needed this shot, and had only to wait for the movement to line up and take the picture. I could get used to this.

VRE V23 GP40PH-2 (Ex C&O 4096 GP40)
S/B Manassas Train No. 331
NS Piedmont Division, Washington District, CP Crestwood @ MP 22.5, Main 1

Burke, VA
October 2010



<sub>Nikon D90 DSLR
Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D

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