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Daylight Departure

    by Steve Eshom

    One part of me would have loved to spend the last week chasing the Daylight to Minneapolis. In this case the economic side won out over the railfan side and I settled for a few pictures around Portland and Vancouver. Here’s some of my favorites.


    Prep Work


    A quiet moment


    On the road…at last

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    4 Responses to “Daylight Departure”

    1. Jim Ramnes says:
      July 10th, 2009 at 5:18 pm

      Great shots. Having seen this engine in action I now understand the excitement it generates.

    2. Steve Eshom says:
      July 10th, 2009 at 6:10 pm

      Thanks Jim. I’m happy the Daylight passed through your part of Minnesota and you were able to share in the excitement. We are truly blessed in the Northwest having the Daylight and the SP&S 700 (not to mention other historic locomotives).

    3. Jacob Hill says:
      July 11th, 2009 at 2:10 pm

      These trains look amazing. I your photography do it some justice. Cheers jake

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      November 3rd, 2009 at 8:19 pm

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