Hello,
I finally caught a NYSW train. I was heading to Syracuse Airport to do some airplane photography when I spotted a southbound train alongside I-81 in south Syracuse. So I exited, turned around, and went after it. I was able to overtake it three times to get some shots in Jamesville and Lafayette before it finally got away near Tully. I had a ton of fun! By the way, someone asked me why the siding in the first photo is super-elevated. Anybody know? Also, does anybody know the history of the elaborate NYSW stone arch bridge that says "Oakwood" in Syracuse? It's right next to I-81. Was it part of a station?
Here are two NYSW photos from that day:
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http://photos.greatrails.net/s/?p=220255" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
By the way, it was the first time out for my new Pentax K-3. I paired it with a used Tamron 28-70 f/2.8 I got for $200. Seemed like a deal. What do you guys think? Incidentally, and off topic, I also tried out a used Tamron 28-300 I bought, but I'm not nearly happy with its first images at all. They came out real soft. That lens might be a mistake!
Thanks,
Dave Sommer
Ithaca