# Event Details - **Event Name**: Railroad Photography: Making the Most of Autumn Foliage and Light - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Bring your smart phone, digital camera or film camera, and get ready to take some amazing photos of the Museum’s historic locomotives!About this EventOur latest photography workshop, led by Brian Solomon, will focus on working with autumn foliage and available natural lighting, as well as improving composition. The hands-on portion of the class will give participants an opportunity to examine and photograph several locomotives in our collection, including PRR 4-4-2 steam locomotive No. 7002, PRR E7A diesel-electric locomotive No. 5901, and Conrail GP30 diesel-electric locomotive No. 2233. Weather and conditions permitting, we may also examine and photograph several pieces of equipment in the outside yard.Looking ahead, we are also hoping to schedule additional workshops on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, and Tuesday, December 15, 2026. Stay tuned for more details on additional offerings! (Dates and times are subject to change.)“Railroad Photography: Making the Most of Autumn Foliage and Light” will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 9 AM to 11 AM, at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. The cost is only $25.00 per person. The class size is limited to 25 individuals and is designed for beginning photographers ages 18 and over.About the Instructor:Brian Solomon earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in photographic illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He produces a daily blog about railroad photography and his articles and photography have appeared in many railway magazines including Trains Magazine, Railway Age, Railroad Explorer, Railfan & Railroad, National Railroad Historical Society Bulletin, Germany’s Modelleisenbahner, the Journal of the Irish Railway Record Society and the UK’s Rail Magazine. Brian was presented with the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society’s prestigious Fred A.& Jane R. Stindt Photography Award in 2020 for his lifetime achievements in railroad photography.Brian is the author of more than 70 books and writes a monthly travel column and feature articles for Firecrown Media’s Trains Magazine. He is the marketing manager for New Hampshire’s Conway Scenic Railroad, and lives with his wife Kris in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Many of his books are available for purchase in the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s Whistle Stop Shop museum store.About the Host:The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is home to a world-class collection of about 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, a vast research library and archives, a working restoration shop, an immersive education center and programs, a Museum store and special events and exhibits.A Smithsonian Affiliate, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is one of 23 historic sites and museums administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission as part of the Pennsylvania Trails of History®, with the active support of the nonprofit Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.300 Gap Road, PA Route 741, P. O. Box 125Strasburg, Lancaster County, PA 17579RRMuseumPA.org • (717) 687-8628Photo Credits: Brian Solomon https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/785ff760-c47c-11f1-8bb2-5d370764ebd0-rimg-w739-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/788f44c0-c47c-11f1-8bb2-5d370764ebd0-rimg-w1112-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/78cbffa0-c47c-11f1-8bb2-5d370764ebd0-rimg-w750-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/78fa1480-c47c-11f1-8bb2-5d370764ebd0-rimg-w653-h740-dca89878-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/79363320-c47c-11f1-8bb2-5d370764ebd0-rimg-w1079-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/79711940-c47c-11f1-8bb2-5d370764ebd0-rimg-w1012-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/strasburg/railroad-photography-making-the-most-of-autumn-foliage-and-light/100002000262573202 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, Photography, Entertainment, fine-arts, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Strasburg - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania - **lat**: 39.9817858 - **long**: -76.19052349999998 - **full address**: Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Railroad Photography: Making the Most of Autumn Foliage and Light - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c09d6af2386760c87ca1426878ab7951ca985a3c8fea53f9de610678a6a82ed9-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc283818-gmir.jpg?v=1789588124 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Railroad Photography: Making the Most of Autumn Foliage and Light being held? - **A:** Railroad Photography: Making the Most of Autumn Foliage and Light takes place on Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Railroad Photography: Making the Most of Autumn Foliage and Light? - **A:** Railroad Photography: Making the Most of Autumn Foliage and Light is organized by Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Railroad Photography: Making the Most of Autumn Foliage and Light is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Strasburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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