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Alex, Look up some tips on basic photography before you go, to add to what Noah said. Try to get to the spot ahead of time, and think about what would make a good setting for your pictures. Look for things that would get in the way -like telephone wires, or bushes, etc. Try and have the lighting come from behind or beside you, and think about how it will fall on the train you are shooting. In addition, with some film developers, you get the option to have your pictures put on CD for $3-5 extra. This is definitely worth it, rather than spending a whole bunch of time at the computer after with prints. Don't underestimate the amount of film you will need - I recently shot pictures of the CPR Empress, and I had blown 24 shots in the time it took for the train to go past. (That's ok though - it was a sort of once-in-a-lifetime thing). Good luck with your trip! Andrew
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