Train ride sept 23rd

Took the family up to Chama to see some fall colors.(and cool off! still hot here in southern AZ!) Was getting some intel from Roger that there was some good color and we where not disappointed! Some stuff still yet to turn but overall excellent. Tried my hand @ night long exposure and came away mostly pleased, granted I'm not of the caliber of some here but it was my first time trying. I run a Nikon D3400, not the best but its what I can afford and believe I can get better with the equipment I have. I mainly wanted to have my kiddo experience a steam train so the goal was focused on her. She loves trains and has been learning a lot so the buildup to the ride was fun for her.(and me as I hope she ends up like Russo's daughter Jackelopette) Hope people don't mind me throwin in a couple of pics of the kid but the last time she rode a train she was 8 months in her momma's belly on the D&S! So this was her first true ride!! She is 4.
Enjoy.









Spied 497 peeking out and had take her picture! What are the plans for it? See the kitty above the cowcatcher on the right?