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Aiming for a Meet at Gap.

Previously on Tracking the Light, I used an image from this sequence of eastward Keystone 672 to articulate why I expose using the RAW format. For this article, my intent is to demonstrate how I tried to anticipate a rolling meet.

Saturday evening, a glance at the ASM.transitdocs app revealed that Gap, Pa., would be a good place to try for a Main Line rolling meet.

I often use this passenger train application to reduce waiting time and help plan my locations.

The curves at Gap have several advantages; they allow for dramatic angles, while slower train speeds make it a little easier to frame moving trains. Slower trains in curves allow for more options to make images of a rolling meet.

Nice thought. Except, I got it wrong by about 60 seconds!

While I made satisfactory photos of both trains, Amtrak 672 had complete cleared my location before the westward 667 came into view.

I’ll keep trying.

Amtrak Keystone 672 led by ACS-64 607 glides eastbound through Gap, Pa.
Amtrak Keystone 672 led by ACS-64 607 glides eastbound through Gap, Pa.
Amtrak Keystone 672 led by ACS-64 607 glides eastbound through Gap, Pa.
Trailing view of Amtrak Keystone 672 as it glides eastbound through Gap, Pa.
Westward Keystone 667 at Gap, Pa.
Westward Keystone 667 at Gap, Pa. Note the famous clock tower.

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