The returning Coastal Classic is right on time. And although we are more than two hours from sunset the Chugach Mountains have blocked the sun from reaching the rails casting a shadow across the train. While in the background the Kenai Mountains are still brightly lit making for a difficult exposure at best. Not a bad end result in my book.
Railroading is a 24 hour a day business, that never sleep. From sunset to sunrise the railroad must run. These image are taken by some of the best rail photographer out their.