A unique photography experience
Railroad photo charters that capture a bygone era.
photo charters and Workshops
A new perspective on steam railroading.
Embark on a photographic expedition like no other, a journey to capture the golden era of steam railroading. Through each photo charter, we aim to showcase the essence of each host railroad and its unique landscape, equipment and people.
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2024 Railroad Events
- Minersville, Pennsylvania
- May 11, 2024
MPT Photography and Dak Dillon Photography will provide creative direction and lighting for a special night session with CNJ 113, hosted and organized by Railway Restoration Project 113,
- Durango, Colorado
- May 17-18, 2024
Join us for a work train to Needleton pulled by a K-36 or K-37 engine, with a Spring perspective on the Animas Canyon.
- Golden, Colorado
- May 20, 2024
- Essex, Connecticut
- October 8-9, 2024
Two days of photo opportunities in fall including a passenger and freight consist, pulled by Valley Railroad 40 and Valley Railroad 3025.
- Cumbres, New Mexico
- October 2025
Celebrate the 100th birthday of the K-36 class of locomotives with a special multi-day charter on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Event is scheduled for October 2025 and will likely align with the D&S celebration event. Details will be shared later in 2024.
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Railroad photo charters allow unique access and photographic opportunities that recreate a bygone era on railroads across the country.
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