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Western Railroad Discussion > The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall colorsDate: 09/21/16 02:59 The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall colors Author: DRGW3002 Those of you follow that other railroad photography site may recall a photo and story I posted five years ago. Head over there and look up photo ID 369824 for that story and a referesher on the history of the bridge.
Well, over the past five years I've been going back to the spot, widening the trail, and clearing trees. However, I've always longed to get the view from the west side alas it was just not possible...until now. Thanks to the miracle of drone technology and a very generous spouse who bought me a Phantom 4 at the start of the summer it finally became a reality. On Monday the 19th of September the final Hurricane Turn of the season made it's trek north from Talkeetna to its namesake bridge to turn back for the last time until next May. The fall colors were spectacular so I made the long trip from Anchorage, hiked in my secret trail a mile off the highway, and then sent the drone another 3000 ft out and up over the bridge. Here is just one of many of the shots it yielded. I've been shooting trains in Alaska for nine years and this shot is truly a dream come true! It just all came together this day. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for looking.  Date: 09/21/16 03:45 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: NSSpike Now that is one, (searching for he right word) fabulous photo there. A photo of the day for sure!!!
Glad I opened this post. Thanks for sharing this one for sure. NSSpike Villa Rica Georgia Date: 09/21/16 04:32 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: OHCR1551 That is stunning. It's a calendar page.
Rebecca Morgan Jacobsburg, OH Date: 09/21/16 04:39 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: RGDave Holy moly - stunning is an understatement. I am not sure I've seen a better photo of railroading in Alaska. Congratulations!
~RGDave Date: 09/21/16 05:09 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: atsf121 Wow!!!
Posted from iPhone Date: 09/21/16 05:27 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: Coalca Image of the month material!
Date: 09/21/16 05:35 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: Wizard All Killer, No Filler! Thanks for taking the time and effort to capture this beautiful scene. It was well worth it.
Date: 09/21/16 06:29 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: 3rdswitch Wow, outstanding to say the least!
JB Date: 09/21/16 06:51 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: JoCoLB Thanks for all of the effort. You nailed it. And you evidently got your drone back. Mission accomplished. One great photo contribution.
Date: 09/21/16 07:07 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: icancmp193 Alaska a great place for a drone! Excellent view!
Tom Y Date: 09/21/16 07:13 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: march_hare OK, you just sold me a drone.
Date: 09/21/16 07:46 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: tsokolan Now that is sweet!!
-Trevor Date: 09/21/16 07:50 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: parsonplus In the past RDC's handled the Hurricane Turn. When was the switch made to standard equipment?
Date: 09/21/16 08:01 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: PHall parsonplus Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > In the past RDC's handled the Hurricane Turn. > When was the switch made to standard equipment? When they retired the RDC's about 5 years ago. Date: 09/21/16 08:44 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: train671 This is a wonderful part of the Alaska Railroad to enjoy during the summer. I rode it a few years back when
they used RDC cars. We picked up passengers out in the middle of nowhere, dropped some off the same way and made a couple of deliveries. Definitely a fun day and great scenery. Date: 09/21/16 08:51 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: Diamond_D Fantastic!
Date: 09/21/16 09:36 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: BNSF-6432 WOW!
PQM Date: 09/21/16 10:26 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: RustyRayls Nice Shot!! Nice country!!
 Date: 09/21/16 12:35 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: ns1000 NIIIIIIICE....!!
Looking at scenes like that reminds me of one of the reasons I joined TRO to begin with......... Date: 09/21/16 14:47 Re: The last Hurricane Turn of the season in brilliant fall color Author: Milw_E70 I hope Dot stayed warm!!
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