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Railroad photography events that capture a bygone era.
photo charters and Photography Workshops
Ride the rails for a photographic adventure.
Embark on a photographic expedition like no other, a journey to capture the golden era of steam railroading. Through each railroad photo charter, we aim to showcase the essence of each host railroad and its unique landscape, equipment and people.
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2026 Railroad Photo Charters
- Santa Margarita, California
- April 4, 2025
Winding through the historic Santa Margarita Ranch, the Pacific Coast Railroad offers an incredible array of photo opportunities for train enthusiasts.
- Arroyo Grande, California
- April 5, 2025
With nearly three miles of track nestled inside the Norgrove Gardens Vineyard, this 2 foot gauge railroad may be relatively unknown – but it includes countless opportunities available for the first time to photographers.
- Alna, Maine
- October 15-16, 2026
Join us for two days of narrow gauge railroading in Maine at the Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum. Our mixed freight train will traverse the line with unique scenes that capture two-foot railroading, plus a night photo session with the railroad’s turntable and engine house.
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Explore past events
A visit to California’s Central Coast region with two days of steam action.
A visit to California’s Central Coast region with two days of steam action.
Featuring Valley Railroad 40 and 97 with freight and passenger consists.
Featuring a work train consist pulled by D&S 480, a K-36 class locomotive.
A fundraiser photo charter for the rebuild of Santa Fe 3415.
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