Tuesday – Being in two places at once

OK, two of three – this time it took place at Stoddard Cove in Ledyard, and the usual suspect of Providence & Worcester train NR-2.  But because of the magic of technology, I was able to get two angles of the train at pretty much the same time – basically the same thing as being in two places at once.

So I got out a bit early and figured I could make it up to Stoddard Hill before NR-2’s arrival.  As I was heading out of the parking lot, the scanner woke up with the Worcester dispatcher checking on NR-2s progress.  They reported back that they were south of MP14 – OK, I should have just enough time to get up to Ledyard, and hike out to my spot at the south end of the cove.

A little while later, I get to the parking area, gather my gear – including my modified, and working after wet radio remote trigger – and started walking towards the river.  As I was walking south along the river, a chirp came across my scanner.  Looking back over my shoulder I saw a trio of headlights to the north – it was NR-2 north of the Mohegan-Pequot bridge.  Should be perfect timing.

I got to the south end of the cove, and first thing I set up the 20D on a tripod about 20 yards east of the tracks with the wide angle lens on it.  Then set up the radio remote to trigger it.  Once that was set, I headed back to the edge of the ballast to get my head on telephoto shot with the 40D.  Just then, NR-2 came into view from under the bridge to the north.

About a minute later, the train crossed into Ledyard, and came into view.

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And as the train rolled into the sunlight, I got a shot of them crossing the inlet to Stoddard Cove

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Finally, a moment later, I triggered the 20D, getting a shot over the water

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Well, that worked out rather well.  I could have framed the 20D a bit better, but not too bad for the first attempt.  Anyways, as the train rolled past, Rod gave a hello on the horn.  After they cleared me, I made my way back to the car, and headed to the office for the rest of the day.

Thanks for looking!
Tom