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Railroad photo charters that capture a bygone era.

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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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2025 Railroad Events

Winding through the historic Santa Margarita Ranch, the Pacific Coast Railroad offers an incredible array of photo opportunities for train enthusiasts.

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.

K-36 100th Anniversary Celebration in 2025

Celebrate the 100th birthday of the K-36 class of locomotives with a special multi-day charter and celebration event on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Details coming soon.

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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.

Featuring Rio Grande Southern 20 and Rio Grande 491.

Featuring Rio Grande 463 and Rio Grande 168.

A fundraiser photo charter for the rebuild of Santa Fe 3415.

Railroad photo charters allow unique access and photographic opportunities that recreate a bygone era on railroads across the country.

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