Looking for train locations...

[AlanSmith]

My son is *REALLY* into trains and we are trying to take some photographs to remember this time in his life. Can anyone suggest some places around DFW (preferably in the NE) where we might try?



Thanks,

Alan

[Kevin C. Haggard]

Try Fair Park in Downtown. They have a small Train Museum. That's my only suggestion.

[gpbusa316]

Google is your friend... try "trains in dfw".

http://www.dfwnetmall.com/e-mag/railroad.htm

Might also try Union Station downtown and the stop at the AAC. Amtrak and the TRE pass through there every day.

[DallasNikonian]

You might try downtown Grapevine, the Tarantula train is usually there, your son would get to see an old time locomotive.

[Boomer]

Also in Grapevine, at the end of March they do Day Out with Thomas. The Grapevine vintage railroad transforms into Thomas the Tank Engine and they have rides, storytelling, etc. You can call 817.625.RAIL for more info. Might be some good photo ops, too!

[DallasNikonian]

Forgot about the Thomas train...Boomer, howdy neighbor, I live near Dove Loop and Dooley....

[Joshua]

lol i live right down the road from you as well... Dove/Dove Loop

[babybluetx23]

in downtown plano there is a park that has a train there as well.

[dreemes]

You might consider taking your son on a train ride on the Texas State Railroad between Rusk and Palestine.

BTW folks... TSRR needs some help. State budget cuts are threatening the railroad as is a proposed Dallas reservoir on the Neches River that would cover the tracks. Please visit the URL below.

http://www.texasstaterailroad.com/

[bburton]

a mini train.

[AlanSmith]

Originally Posted by DallasNikonian

Forgot about the Thomas train...Boomer, howdy neighbor, I live near Dove Loop and Dooley....

I am sorry, but I don't get that. Can someone please explain it to me?

Thanks,

Alan

[DallasNikonian]

Originally Posted by Boomer

Also in Grapevine, at the end of March they do Day Out with Thomas. The Grapevine vintage railroad transforms into Thomas the Tank Engine and they have rides, storytelling, etc. You can call 817.625.RAIL for more info. Might be some good photo ops, too!

A pretty good kids event here in Grapevine...

[mwhigham]

There are lots of locations around the metroplex to shoot train photos. You have to be careful because some of the areas might can be dangerous, especially at night. Also, due to security concerns, you may be approached by the authorities, though it isn't against the law to shoot photos as long as you are not on private or corporate owned property.
Here is a link to my North Texas train photos: http://mbwdesign.com/sites/ntrf/
Here is an additional link containing photo locations: http://www.trainweb.org/southwestshorts/dallas.html
You might also want to visit some local train club layouts. I used to be a member of the Texas Northern Model Railroad Club, they are usually there on weekends and welcome visitors. Here is their website: http://www.trainweb.org/tnmrr/
Have fun.

[bburton]

Originally Posted by mwhigham

Here is a link to my North Texas train photos: http://mbwdesign.com/sites/ntrf/
Here is an additional link containing photo locations: http://www.trainweb.org/southwestshorts/dallas.html
You might also want to visit some local train club layouts. I used to be a member of the Texas Northern Model Railroad Club, they are usually there on weekends and welcome visitors. Here is their website: http://www.trainweb.org/tnmrr/Have fun.

Thanks for these really great links -- most helpful in doing homework for setting up a shoot.

[AlanSmith]

Originally Posted by mwhigham

There are lots of locations around the metroplex to shoot train photos. You have to be careful because some of the areas might can be dangerous, especially at night. Also, due to security concerns, you may be approached by the authorities, though it isn't against the law to shoot photos as long as you are not on private or corporate owned property.
Here is a link to my North Texas train photos: http://mbwdesign.com/sites/ntrf/
Here is an additional link containing photo locations: http://www.trainweb.org/southwestshorts/dallas.html
You might also want to visit some local train club layouts. I used to be a member of the Texas Northern Model Railroad Club, they are usually there on weekends and welcome visitors. Here is their website: http://www.trainweb.org/tnmrr/
Have fun.

Thank you for some great links!!!