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I saw a pretty sunrise the other day and wanted to see if I could capture a bit of reflection in the rails. I'd say this photo is semi-successful at that. I'm sure a pro could have done much better.

BACKGROUND FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED: This is the old main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad connecting Chicago to the east cost (especially Philadelphia and New York City) through Pittsburgh. At one time is was double-tracked and one of the busiest, most important rail lines in North America, maybe in the world. It hosted prestigious trains, including the Broadway Limited that provided fast, all first class service. It's a sleepy backwater now, with just a few trains a week, mainly to service customers along the line.

A little more info about the line today is posted here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago,…

Info about the construction and early history of the line is here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsbur…

Description
I saw a pretty sunrise the other day and wanted to see if I could capture a bit of reflection in the rails. I'd say this photo is semi-successful at that. I'm sure a pro could have done much better.

BACKGROUND FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED: This is the old main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad connecting Chicago to the east cost (especially Philadelphia and New York City) through Pittsburgh. At one time is was double-tracked and one of the busiest, most important rail lines in North America, maybe in the world. It hosted prestigious trains, including the Broadway Limited that provided fast, all first class service. It's a sleepy backwater now, with just a few trains a week, mainly to service customers along the line.

A little more info about the line today is posted here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago,…

Info about the construction and early history of the line is here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsbur…