Two Trips - Two Weekends- This October

08/03/2015 Update:

With steam bringing in the first weekend of October and a diesel trip in Kentucky the weekend after, Chase Gunnoe Photography has two exciting high quality railroad photography charters currently on-sale. Whether you enjoy the steam-powered Climax No. 3 along the Greenbrier River during West Virginia's premiere fall colors, or an N&W GP9 and Illinois Central Gulf GP8 barreling through the Kentucky countryside, we have two different trips that appeal to fans this fall.

We have 5 more tickets for the October 3, 2015 trip in Durbin available. This single day trip is available for $105.00.

Durbin Climax No. 3 Fall Photo Freight on Greenbrier River

We must have 19 more ticket sales to secure the October 10, 2015 trip at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum in Versailles, Kentucky. Learn more below.

N&W and ICG Diesel Trip at Bluegrass Railroad Museum

Contact Chase Gunnoe at 304.553.9409 or by email at chase55671@hotmail.com.

Bluegrass Railroad Museum, Chase Gunnoe Photography partner for fall excursion

The Bluegrass Railroad Museum and Chase Gunnoe Photography are happy to announce a Fall Photo freight excursion scheduled for Saturday October 10, 2015 at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum in Versailles, Kentucky. The single day and night photo event will include daytime photo runbys beginning early in the morning with Norfolk & Western EMD GP9 No. 675. An intermission in the afternoon will allow patrons to enjoy an on-your-own lunch or guests can elect to ride the railroad’s regularly scheduled 2:00 PM excursion train that will return at 3:30 PM. Thereafter, a catered dinner will be held at the nearby Agriculture Extension Building beginning at 4:00 PM.

Immediately following dinner, a westbound photo freight will disembark for the Kentucky countryside led by Illinois Central Gulf rebuilt GP8 No. 7738. Runbys will take place until sundown. Both the morning and evening trains will feature authentic photo freight consists and appropriately lit (weather permitting) photo stops. The evening train will return to the railroad’s Versailles Yard for a night photo session that will feature both N&W No. 675 and ICG No. 7738 and other available diesel equipment. The night photo session will conclude at 9:00 PM.

This full day and night event for Saturday October 10^th is available for $120.00 via online credit card orders and checks payable to:

Bluegrass Railroad Museum

175 Beasley Road, Versailles, KY 40383

This excursion needs a minimum of 25 photographers by September 10, 2015 to ensure that the excursion will operate. Additional details will be available soon. Before reserving your spot, please contact Chase Gunnoe at chase55671@hotmail.com or 304.553.9409 with your full name, contact information, and more.

Learn more by visiting: http://bluegrassrailroad.com/#/freight-photo-excursion/4589987104

Both Photos: Joe Nugent, Bluegrass Railroad Museum

Durbin Fall Photo Charter to feature steam-powered Climax

Group,

After celebrating a very successful three day experience on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad in April, we are delighted to announce a single day fall photo freight on the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad in Durbin, W.Va. on Saturday October 3, 2015. The single day event during premiere fall foliage will feature the railroad's recently painted Moore & Keppel Climax No. 3 disguised and re-stenciled for an obscure W.Va. timber hauling railroad. This will be the first time the locomotive has ever been re-stenciled, and it'll be the first time in many years that the locomotive has operated on a photo freight consist during premiere fall colors.

The trip will operate along the railroad's 5-mile Greenbrier branch in Durbin, W.Va. on the morning of October 3, 2015. The train will return to Durbin in the afternoon before an exclusive night photo shoot takes place in Durbin. Weather permitting, the night photo shoot will incorporate the beautiful Milky Way at an obscure bridge just outside of Durbin.

This exclusive event is limited to only 30 photographers. The trip will also include an on-train lunch at no additional cost to the patron. Tickets are available for a very limited time at $105.00 starting June 3. Prices will increase to $110.00 on July 15th. The trip is expected to sell very quickly!

Contact Chase Gunnoe at 304-553-9409 or by email at chase55671@hotmail.com for more information.

One month remaining until Spring photo workshops on Potomac Eagle & WMSR!

Folks,

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

Update on Saturday's Potomac Eagle Trip

Dear Followers,

It has been nearly three weeks since I reached out to our online mailing list on information pertaining to our fast-approaching Potomac Eagle Photography Excursion scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2015. The full-day and night photo excursion is nearly sold out after several months of promotion and advertising through online, print, and email initiatives.

With that said, we still have about 8 tickets remaining for Saturday's excursion that will depart from Romney, W.Va. The full-day trip will include authentic freight runways using first generation diesels and the railroad's Chessie painted EMD GP9 No. 6240. Human interest props will be included at many locations, including antique car and tractor props, too. The full-day event includes all meals at no additional cost. With more than 10 hours of daylight photography between Romney and Green Springs and south of Romney towards Moorefield, this trip will provide photographers a unique perspective of the South Branch Valley Railroad and the Potomac Eagle.

Saturday's ticket also includes a night photo session that will include both freight and passenger consists at a wooden trestle near Romney. Saturday's trip is valued at $150.00. Only 8 tickets remain.

Please contact me if you are interested in joining us for Saturday's trip.

Sincerely,

Chase Gunnoe

304.553.9409

chase55671@hotmail.com

Unique opportunity available for Potomac Eagle/WMSR three-day charter

Followers,

As many of you are well aware, we are currently advertising  two separate April photo excursions that include an April 17th visit to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and an April 18-19 two-day exclusive photo trip on the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad and the South Branch Valley Railroad. Here's information that breaks down each day..

Friday April 17th: A rare three-hour opportunity to photograph most of WMSR's diesel and steam fleet in industrial settings at the railroad's shop area in Ridgeley. Unique access to the in-progress restoration of C&O 1309 with human interest props and abstract photo opportunities. The three hour Friday night session is valued at $50.00.

Saturday April 18th: An all-day and night photo excursion that will feature the Potomac Eagle's B&O F7(A) No. 722, an authentic freight train and the Chessie GP9 No. 6240. This all-day trip will feature scenic photo locations along the South Branch Valley Railroad between Romney, Green Springs, and Moorefield. All meals for Saturday are included and will be served on-train. Saturday's 12-hour trip, that includes a night photo session is valued at $150.00.

Sunday April 19th: This exclusive 30-person charter will feature some of the railroad's most inaccessible locations between Romney and Moorefield with a limited number of patrons. The trip is designed to feature exclusive locations that are inaccessible with al are group. This trip sold out in November, and sold out once again when we extended 5-additional seats in January. The Sunday exclusive trip was valued at $100.00.

A recent cancellation for Sunday's trip has left us with 1 available spot. Sunday's trip is available now for $100.00 to the first person who contacts me. 

Thanks,

Chase Gunnoe

chase55671@hotmail.com

Potomac Eagle Spring Railroad Charter

Hi Followers,

I have received several inquiries related to the number of remaining spots we have on our upcoming photo excursions in April. Below is an outline of the excursions we are currently offering, along with an updated list of how many spots remaining for each of the trips we are offering.

Friday April 17, 2015: Thanks to a partnership between the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, we will be offering a three hour night photo session at the railroad's Ridgeley, W.Va. shops that will feature the railroad's GP30 diesels, small Plymouth switcher, Western Maryland 2-8-0 No. 734, and in-progress photos of Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 No. 1309. This unique opportunity will feature human interest props, abstract photo possibilities, and unique access to the railroad's vintage restoration shop and yard area. 50 percent of the proceeds from this photo session help benefit the ongoing restoration efforts of C&O No. 1309. 

Saturday April 18, 2015: On Saturday morning at 8:00 AM, we will depart from Romney, W.Va. following the South Branch of the Potomac River for a day of photo runbys featuring the railroad's B&O F7(A) No. 722 and Chessie GP9 No. 6240. This will be a very unique time to catch the Potomac Eagle operating during what is projected to be peak spring foliage. We will visit photo locations that include wooden trestles, rock cuts, and open valley vistas. Additionally, we plan to utilize human interest props and vintage antique cars and other infrastructure throughout the day. Our scenes are designed to help replicate scenes from the 50s and 60s. We will return to Romney by 6:00 PM for a night photo session in the area. Our night photo session will extend into 10:00 PM. For people who purchase Saturday tickets, the night photo session is included in the price. A Saturday night-only ticket is available for those who do not wish to ride Saturday's day trip. The trip includes three meals and is available for $150.00

Sunday April 19, 2015: This exclusive half-day trip will depart from Romney on Sunday morning at 8:00 AM featuring a special consist of either B&O No. 722 or the Chessie painted GP9 No. 6240. The train will operate south to Moorefield with extreme emphasis on unique locations in the 'Trough'. The trough is a very obscure and scenic portion of the South Branch of the Potomac River. This trip will focus on obscure and tight photo locations, only accessible with a small group. This trip is available to 25 photographers. We have only 2 spots remaining for Sunday's half-day trip. Sunday's trip is valued at $100.00 and will include a lunch.