Three Generations of Railroad Photography Charles Lange: East Coast Railfan Goes West Coastal - (from Eugene, OR)

Three Generations of Railroad Photography Charles Lange: East Coast Railfan Goes West Coastal The second in a trilogy of presentations showcasing the evolution of railroad photography spanning 68 years and three generations. This second series starts with a back story along with images showing the heavy influence of trains and photography Charles had during his childhood. Through the camera lens of his father, we'll follow Charles as a young boy posed on several New Haven steam engines during their last years of service during the mid forties. We then skip ahead to his transplant to Southern California to attend college and his first exposure to what will instantly be his favorite railroad, Southern Pacific. Charles will take us on a journey through his early years as an aspiring photographer to some of his favorite haunts such as the Tehachapis, Cajon Pass, and the SP Coastline. We'll also follow Charles on his move to Oregon where he'll share with us some of his favorite photos of the SP Oregon Division lines along with his reconnection to steam engines. With an emphasis on SP, ATSF, and UP, this presentation is barely a sampling of the best images chosen from the 80,000 plus slides that Charles has taken over the past 47 years.

Three Generations of Railroad Photography - Harry Lange: First Contact

Three Generations of Railroad Photography Harry Lange: First Contact The first in a trilogy of presentations showcasing the evolution of railroad photography spanning 68 years and three generations. We begin with Harry Lange, a typical hardworking family man and his first contact with the world of railroads in 1945. We'll follow him through his black and white photography of steam and diesel on the New Haven in Connecticut, and expand into the New England area with his views of Boston & Albany, Maine Central, Erie, and New York Central railroads. We'll also see images showing some of the many railroad employees he befriended during the forties at work in the days of steam. An added bonus will be a finale of Kodachrome color photos taken in the late forties. Be sure to watch this first series in order to fully appreciate the entire trilogy, you won't be disapointed!

Drew Mitchem - Fall and Winter in the Southwest - (From Rochester, WA)

2014 Autumn Leaf Slideshow - Presenter - Drew Mitchem. "Fall and Winter in the Southwest" This show contains scenes from AZ, NM, CO, OK, and TX during the fall and winter of 2011. Included is the UP AZ/NM Centennial special as it traversed the BNSF Pueblo and Boise City Subs in all kinds of weather, a few semaphore shots on the Glorieta and Raton Subs, and scenes along the busy BNSF Gallup and Seligman Subs. After 7 years of supervising coal loading and unloading operations for Midland Railway Supply and Services in CO, MO and NM, Drew now resides back where he belongs, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. He lives in Rochester WA, and is a student conductor for G&W's PSAP Railroad.

Dan Bolyard - Big Bend Railroads (from Coulee City, WA)

2014 Autumn Leaf Slideshow - Presenter - Dan Bolyard. Big Bend Railroads This show will look at vintage pictures of the Big Bend part of Eastern Washington from the 1890's to the 1990s. Dan has recently completed a book on the history of railroads in that area. We are excited to finally get Dan over for a show on the westside of the mountains! He lives outside Coulee City, WA.

Featured Presenter - Mike Repp - British Columbia Railway - Its All Over Now! - (From Vancouver, WA)

2014 Autumn Leaf Slideshow - Featured Presenter - Mike Repp. British Columbia Railway - Its All Over Now! This show will have a contemporary look at the BC Rail from the mid-1980s into the early 1990's. This will be Mike's second time at Autumn Leaf and his first time presenting - He lives in Vancouver, WA.

First Call for RSVP's and Presenters 12th Annual Autumn Leaf Show!!!!!!

First Call for RSVP's and Presenters!!!!!! 12th Annual Autumn Leaf Railroad Slide Show - Saturday, October 25th, 2014 - the historic Fox Theater, Centralia, WA. Come be a part of this years event this fall. The show will run from 4pm until 11pm in the heart of the Hub City. To RSVP as an attendee for to ask about being a presenter send an email to me at robertwscottphotography@gmail.com We are happy to announce a new partner for those seeking lodging when they arrive in town. The Centralia Square Grand Ballroom and Hotel is offering rooms from $70-$130 per night and is just a couple of blocks from the theater. You can book directly on their website at; http://centraliasquare.com/ . If we receive enough interest we may receive an additional group discount. Look for more details in the coming weeks.

Autumn Leaf 2014 Planning About To Begin!

Stay tuned for upcoming news for Autumn Leaf 2014 - It will again be held at the Historic Fox Theater in Centralia, WA and will feature some new and familiar faces this year!