This was my first all-day shoot on a locomotive, and there was a learning curve for me. There were things I knew I wouldn't be accustom to, like shooting through a dirty windshield or roaming in an area I was not familiar with. There were also things I didn't anticipate; for example, when you're chasing a train or shooting a specific location, you can always move so the sun is at your back, or wait until it is. That wasn't the case when riding in the cab.

Needless to say I spent the day with a big smile on my face appreciating how lucky I was to meet people so openhanded.