In one month, photographers from across the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast will join in Romney, W.Va. for a weekend of authentic photo freights featuring diesel and steam locomotives on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad/South Branch Valley Railroad.
Our full weekend of events will appeal to rail historians, photographers and videographers who appreciate the recreation of authentic scenes from the 50s and 60s using appropriate antique cars, locomotives and equipment, as well as human interest props. Step back in time, as we visit scenic locations on the Potomac Eagle in a Saturday excursion that will feature the railroad's B&O F7(A) and Chessie painted GP9. Our vintage passenger and authentic freight trains will visit scenic locations on the railroad's line between Romney, W.Va. and north of Moorefield. This full-day and night trip will provide photographers with more than 12 hours of photography possibilities. Meals are included in the ticket price and will be available at no additional cost. The trip is valued at $160.00 as of 03/01.
For those who are traveling to Romney for Saturday's trip, we would love for you to join us the night before on Friday April 17th in Ridgeley, W.Va. for an exclusive small group tour and night photo session of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's Ridgeley, W.Va. shops. Our group will be permitted access to the shop area for a night photo shoot that will feature steam and diesel equipment. This includes the railroad's 2-8-0 No. 734, in-progress restoration photos of C&O 2-6-6-2 No. 1309, and all of the diesel equipment on the railroad, including GP30's No. 501 and No. 502. 50 percent of the proceeds from WMSR's night photo session go to directly benefit the restoration efforts of C&O No. 1309, which is slated to return to operation next season. The WMSR session is valued at $50.00.For both events, we have received a tremendous amount of public support for those who have agreed to incorporate their antique cars and other props into select photo locations. This will enhance many of our photo stops. Additionally, human interest actors, including both men and women have agreed to join us both in Cumberland and Romney.
March Special Offer:
Monday March 16th through Friday March 20th, the Friday/Saturday combination is available to photographers for a slightly reduced price of $195.00. For $195.00, this two-day package includes a three-hour night photo session on the WMSR, which will include access to the railroad's shop area with photo opportunities to capture diesel and steam equipment in the shop area. This small-limited tour will provide many opportunities for abstract photo opportunities. The packaged price then includes more than 12 hours of photography on Saturday, a total of two meals, free beverages, and attendance to the railroad's night photo session on the Potomac Eagle in Romney. The Saturday excursion will feature B&O F7(A) No. 722 and Chessie painted GP9 No. 6240 with freight and passenger trains.
For inquiries, contact:
Chase Gunnoe
304-553-9409
chase55671@hotmail.com
