I was recently in Cass, WV to make images of Shay locomotives.

These Shay engines were used in the Cass lumbering operations with the oldest dating back to 1905.  They are now part of the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park which will be celebrating its 50^th anniversary in 2013.

I've always found trains fascinating but this is the first time I experienced seeing, hearing and feeling steam powered locomotives.  Black smoke billows into the sky, the sound of the whistle is deafening, and you can feel the ground tremble as the engines power by.

For two days I photographed from before sunrise until after sunset and had an amazing experience. 

I hope you enjoy these images from Cass.

Take care,

Jeffrey