The sun has disappeared behind line of thunderstorms that began to move in from the northwest at sunset. This empy grain train came off the BNSF at East Dubuque, IL and is heading to Ida Grove, IA, another 127 miles away.
Landscape photography is difficult due to the challenge of combining good light and good scenery. Good railroad photography enters another level of complexity since it requires the first two while there is a train in view.
