Best Places In Philly To Photograph Regional Rail Trains

[SubwayTim]

Also, I agree with Terrapin Station that the area on Girard around the Reading viaduct is a good location.

Is the neighborhood around 8th and Girard safe??? Anyway, I like that Reading viaduct...it looks a little like the El with catenary!

[gprimr1]

Pennsylvania Licensee to Carry Firearms, rail fanning made safe

[chuchubob]

Also, I agree with Terrapin Station that the area on Girard around the Reading viaduct is a good location.

Is the neighborhood around 8th and Girard safe??? Anyway, I like that Reading viaduct...it looks a little like the El with catenary!

I never felt threatened there.

[xThirdrailx]

The neighborhood around 8th and Girard is a pretty safe area for taking photos.
With all the new developments and stores that are in the area, there are always
people around and the cops are always in the area so there is no trouble.
Reading viaduct is one of my favorite places to take photos.

[njtmnrrbuff]

I might be in Septa Land tomorrow. What places on the R7 within the Philly City Limits are good for photography of southbounds in the afternoon. I'm interested in checking out the Schuykill River Bridge of the NEC.

[chuchubob]

I might be in Septa Land tomorrow. What places on the R7 within the Philly City Limits are good for photography of southbounds in the afternoon. I'm interested in checking out the Schuykill River Bridge of the NEC.

Under normal circumstances I'd say take the Route 15 trolley to the Zoo and walk onto the Girard Ave bridge over the Schuylkill. Unfortunately, the Route 15 trolley isn't operating because of the TWU 234 strike.

[HangarRat]

It's not quite what people come here to see, but I thought this might find an appreciative audience here. I made a timelapse video of SEPTA's commuter mainline between the Center City Commuter Tunnel and 30th Street Station. I shot it from a garage at 20th and JFK Blvd at dusk Friday. You can't tell which AEM is pulling which Bomber set or spot 269, but I think it's interesting.

Make sure you watch it in HD. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6N9GN4vYyY

[Kaback9]

I thought that was great! Thanks for sharing.

[NotYouMOS]

No platform shots

No. I explicitly said the Septa platform to the cop and was denied because "It's a post 9/11 world in which we live in." I just shook my head and walked on.

I know it wouldn't be a wise idea to get sarcastic with a cop, but I would almost be tempted to ask "Do I look like a terrorist???" and/or "Do you believe in railfans???" if one was to stop me from taking pictures because it's a "post 9/11 world". If a cop approaches me because I'm taking pictures, maybe I'll snap a picture of HIM!

And what exactly does a terrorist look like?

[ctrabs74]

As far as good spots to photograph trains in Philly, any station between Torresdale and Bridesburg would be a good spot, since you not only get SEPTA, but Amtrak as well (and, if you play your cards right, an occasional NJT ACES or deadhead move).

I typically take my photos with my Blackberry (some of them come out good; others, eh, not so much), and haven't had too many issues on the RRD (save for Paoli during peak hours when the Amtrak Stationmaster is on duty).

North Wales is a decent spot to take pictures, IMHO. Norristown TC is also a good photo spot, but I don't particularly care for the area immediately surrounding NTC.

[njtmnrrbuff]

How good is the lighting at Paoli for shooting westbounds during the spring and summer? I may be there on Good Friday. I hope I don't have any run ins with the Amtrak Ticket Agent. thanks.
John

[SeptaFan235]

West Trenton and Lansdale is a great place to photograph the Regional Rail!

[Clearfield]

The railfan window of a Silverliner V.

[BuddSilverliner269]

The railfan window of a Silverliner V.

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[nomis]

The railfan window of a Silverliner V.

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