I spotted the Norfolk Southern truck as I approached the grade crossing at Jefferson Drive, in Lancaster, Pa.

Looking left, I saw the returning New Holland local freight (train symbol H28?).

The train came to a stop short of the crossing to change crews. I don’t know the circumstances, but this was the first time in three years of documenting the former Pennsylvania Railroad New Holland Branch, that I’d witnessed a crew change on the line.

Nice evening sun and a paused train made for an opportunity to work a few angles. I started with this dark-side view, exposed with my Nikon Z6-III.

I’ve included two interpretations of the camera’s NEF RAW file.

Second attempt at posting on September 4, 2026.