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San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society
P.O. Box 2878
San Bernardino, CA 92406-2878

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Lights... Cameras... STEAM!

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Things Heat Up When The Sun Goes Down!

Join us as we go back in time to 1945. Enjoy the sights and sounds of living history as the SBRHS puts on display the fully restored Santa Fe 3751 steam locomotive at two unique private night photo shoots from 7:00pm - 9:30pm on September 21st & September 22nd.

Night One

3751 Night Photo Shoot - LA Union Station

Enjoy the opportunity to photograph Santa Fe 3751 at a private night photo shoot from 7:00pm - 9:30pm on September 21st. This event will take place at Los Angeles Union Station on track 15. 

In addition to photographing Santa Fe 3751 and members of the locomotive crew posing with the engine, attendees will also have an opportunity to photograph Metrolink and Amtrak equipment that are part of the Rail Safety: Los Angeles event display equipment. Tentatively scheduled to be on display are a Metrolink F125 locomotive, a Metrolink cabcar, and the Amtrak No. 203 P42-DC locomotive - painted in a unique, one-of-a-kind paint scheme to recognize the 50th Anniversary of Operation Lifesaver. 

The photo shoot will be led by well-known railroad photographer Alex Gillman. His work has been featured in company publications from Amtrak, BNSF Railway, Metrolink, and TTX, to name a few. In addition to railroad company photography, Alex has also had his work featured in TRAINS Magazine, Railfan & Railroad Magazine, and multiple UK-based train media groups. When not behind the camera, Alex serves as the Vice President of the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society, which owns and operates the restored Santa Fe 3751 steam locomotive. Alex's comprehensive approach and decades of photography experience will ensure that every photographer gets "the shot" no matter their level of experience. 

Space is limited, so purchase quickly. Tickets are $100 plus any applicable taxes and fees. 

**This event will occur in an active railroad station environment, and the photography area will be closed to the public. In addition to a waiver of liability (will be provided to photographers onsite) being required to be signed and turned in prior to the event, only registered photo shoot participants will be allowed to enter and participate in this event**


Night Two

3751 Night Photo Shoot - Redondo Turntable

Enjoy the unique opportunity Santa Fe 3751 steam locomotive at a private night photo shoot from 7:00pm - 9:30pm on September 22nd.  This event will take place at Amtrak's Los Angeles Mechanical facility turntable located at Redondo Junction. 

The photo shoot will be led by well-known railroad photographer Alex Gillman. His work has been featured in company publications from Amtrak, BNSF Railway, Metrolink, and TTX, to name a few. In addition to railroad company photography, Alex has also had his work featured in TRAINS Magazine, Railfan & Railroad Magazine, and multiple UK-based train media groups. When not behind the camera, Alex serves as the Vice President of the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society, which owns and operates the restored Santa Fe 3751 steam locomotive. Alex's comprehensive approach and decades of photography experience will ensure that every photographer gets "the shot" no matter their level of experience. Space is limited, so purchase quickly. 

Tickets are $150 plus any applicable taxes and fees. 

**This event will occur in an active railroad yard environment and is closed to the public. In addition to a waiver of liability (will be provided to photographers onsite) being required to be signed and turned in prior to the event, only registered photo shoot participants will be allowed to enter and participate in this event**

San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society
San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society
P.O. Box 2878
San Bernardino, CA 92406-2878
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