I have a long term interest in atempting a GP40MC build. One element that I lack is sufficiently detailed photos of the underbody area, specifically between the rear of the fuel tank and the front of the rear truck on both sides. This is not the sort of "nice" photo that typically makes it onto photo posting sites. The ones that are there don't show the tank and piping details on the right side and the equipment details on the left side as clearly as I would like. I unfortunately lack the time to hang out at a commuter rail stop and wait for one to pass by and later return so I can get the other side. I also don't know of a way to predict which trains have GP40MC for power. The real-time app that I've been playing with reports train number or cab car number, but doesn't seem to care about locomotive number.
1. Can anyone suggest a location such as a layover yard where a GP40MC might be found for an extended period, and where it would be both safe and legal to get relatively close on both sides and take some photos of my own? I do have a decent camera with a pretty good telephoto lens.
2. Does anyone have (or have an easy way to get) pictures like that they would be willing to share?
3. Any other suggestions for me?
Thanks