I’m on a less-than-three-weeks-to-go plan to photograph the CPKC Holiday Train as it passes through New York in late November. Trust me. The jack-o-lanterns on my neighbor’s porch hasn’t even wilted yet, and I’m already getting in gear for this. And I’ve already noticed word in some circles that there’s some “adjustments” to the train.…
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The CPKC Holiday Train Schedule for 2023 has been announced!!!
It’s happening again. That time in late November when I pack my camera gear and chase a Christmas-light diesel train throughout the Northeast. And I can’t wait. CPKC – the merger of Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific Railroads – have announced the 2023 Holiday Train tour. As in the past, two trains will criss-cross…
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A homemade View-Master® reel featuring one of my favorite subjects of 2022.
It arrived in the mail yesterday. Well, five of them, along with viewers. I shipped three off to special recipients as Christmas presents, and I’m keeping two – one to care and one for a spare. It’s my homemade View-Master® compatible reel and viewer. Wanna see? Yes you do. That’s right. These shots from my…
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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Chase, 2022 Edition – DAY 3: The Surprise at Port Henry
This was the final day of my train chase. I had a fantastic time on Day 1 in Quebec; I made the most of a rainy situation on Day 2 in Albany. Now comes the hard one. A Day 3 chase from Saratoga Springs to as far north as I could comfortably travel. With surprises…
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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Chase, 2022 Edition – DAY 2: Albany in the Rain
The plan was to capture the Holiday Train as it passed the old Delaware and Hudson structure (the SUNY Administration building). It’s a popular shot for local train-chasing photographers, and I thought I had the perfect spot. Well, I did. What I didn’t have was perfect weather. Let me put it this way. It was…
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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Chase, 2022 Edition – DAY 1: Welcome to Quebec
Three years. I’ve waited three freakin’ years for this moment. I survived a broken ankle. I survived the pandemic. But I’ve waited, and waited, and waited. Patiently, mind you. Very, very patiently. Because this is the weekend. The weekend when that big, illuminated freight train with its traveling concert of Christmas music chugs through North…
Read MoreClearing my cameras for Canada
If all goes well, my three-day Canadian Pacific Holiday Train 2022 chase will begin with a stop or two in Quebec. One stop to photograph the Holiday Train as it passes over a bridge; one stop as it arrives at a town. This would be my first trip to Canada in six years. I’ve already…
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IT’S BACK!!!! SANTA ANSWERED MY LETTERS!!
It’s back. The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is returning to the rails. For reals. FOR REALS. WHOO HOO HOO HOO!!!! (running around the room) (jumping up and down) (celebrating like crazy) Don’t judge me. I’ve waited THREE LONG YEARS for this. THREE LONG FREAKIN’ YEARS. And it looks like my travels will include at least…
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Do I have the entire Canadian Pacific Holiday Train pin set? Maybe…
As you can imagine, I’m getting psyched up for the possible return of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train as it charges through New York in late November. The train did not travel through the Empire State (or anywhere) during 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so hopefully things have improved to the point…
Read MoreThe Canadian Pacific Holiday Train 2021 “At Home” concert, watch it here.
There’s still part of me that wishes I could have seen the train as it made its journey through New York. But this will have to be the next best thing. Last Saturday, Canadian Pacific gave us its 2021 Holiday Train “At Home” concert, where the performers gave us a 90-minute show, entertaining us in…
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