The daily Allegheny Valley Railroad turn passes through Allegheny Commons Park West, also known as "The Trench" in spectacular fall color on its way back to Glenwood. This turn interchanges with Norfolk Southern at Island Ave yard.
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.
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