KevinM Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> laxriter Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Here are a few shots from the photo train
> > yesterday with RGS 20. Thanks to Trains, Mr.
> and
> > Mrs. Wrinn from Trains, the CRRM and the 20's
> crew
> > and the CT&S crews. And Kevin, I failed to get
> his
> > last name, who organized all the photo ops. He
> > also did a great job on the 20/455 run a few
> days
> > ago.
> >
> > Randy in PHX
>
> Randy, the Photoline Manager for the Trains trips
> is Kevin Gilliam. He is also the Producer for
> many of the videos released by Trains Magazine.
> And yes, he did a fantastic job with the two trips
> I rode the previous week on both the C&TS and
> D&SNGRR. Running a photo trip like this is a
> very difficult job, which involves coordinating
> closely with the railroad folks, while managing
> time right down to the minute.....not to mention
> also looking after the safety of 60 people and
> putting up with the 60 different opinions of the
> photographers. I’m glad there are people like
> Kevin who have the right personality and the
> desire to embrace this difficult role.
>
> /Kevin Madore
Thanks Kevin and Randy and everyone else who came out for the trips. My intention is for everyone who goes with us to be safe, have fun, and hopefully get some good photos/video/audio. If we can do that successfully, I'll take the stress that comes with the cat herding! My voice is recovering, so that's good.
Don't heap all of the thanks on me alone however. It's a team from the people who help get everyone on and off the train safely, Jim Wrinn for setting it up, Mike Allen and Ron Burkhard for these trips for assisting where possible in setting lines, etc., and of course, all the railroad and engine crews for juggling our trip on top of the regular schedule. Just because I got to be the one with the loud voice and siren, there's a lot of people in the background and I simply couldn't do it without them!
It was a lot of fun, and I'm pretty sure we've found a new spot at Cumbres for an afternoon eastbound that will get lots of use in the future. Photos to follow...eventually!
Kevin
