All Aboard: Train Photography Workshop

Conway scenic railway's mountaineering excursion with mountains in the background.

Long before highways, railroads carved a passage through the mountains and often times in an areas most rugged terrain. This White Mountains Train Photography Workshop invites you to photograph living railroad history as vintage locomotives wind through beautiful valley landscapes, cross iron trestles, and climb through mountains passes.

The heart of this workshop is the celebrated 470 Club Excursion on the Conway Scenic Railroad. Ride the full route from Conway to Fabyan’s Station, with planned photo stops and thrilling run-bys that allow photographers to disembark and capture vintage locomotives at speed.

Dramatic mountain pass on the Conway Scenic Railway.

From sweeping fields to legendary crossings like Frankenstein Trestle and Willey Brook Bridge, each location offers classic rail imagery framed by autumn light, rugged mountains, and rocky stream beds.

The experience continues beyond Conway with additional train-focused outings, including an ascent on the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway. On this day you’ll photograph the world’s first mountain-climbing railway as it climbs above tree-line, an unforgettable blend of engineering, atmosphere, and alpine drama.

No matter your experience level, this workshop offers a thrilling, nostalgic experience where history, scenery, and photography come together on steel rails.

Who This Workshop Is For:

  • Photographers drawn to motion, history, and mechanical storytelling
  • Railroad enthusiasts and train buffs seeking rare access and vantage points
  • History lovers fascinated by industrial legacy and classic engineering
  • Creatives who thrive on anticipation, timing, and dramatic landscapes
  • Anyone inspired by the thrill and nostalgia of rail travel

DATES: November 5 -9, 2026

PHOTO FEE: $1050

  • Sign up with as little as a $300 deposit. Balance due Sept 1.
  • Cancellation policy is 8 weeks before the workshop date. See below for more details.
  • Fee does not include lodging.

NOTE: Booking for this availability will be live by Jan. 31.

MORE INFO COMING SOON!

Interior of mid-century, art-deco passenger train car.
Classic, vintage passenger train car with fancy woodwork.

Throughout the workshop, we’ll focus on timing, composition, and visual storytelling—balancing the power of moving trains with the finer details that reveal their history. Expect vintage equipment, dramatic mountain scenery, and rare photo opportunities only available on these limited-run excursions.

GALLERY:

Greeting from the caboose.
Train going over the fourth iron bridge.
Crawford Notch station with engine 4266 coming through.
Conway station taken from the train.
Train pulling into Crawford Station, NH.
Conductor greeting guests.
Photo Tour cancellation policy.
  • I will give a complete refund if I need to cancel the tour for any reason.
  • If you cancel your registration before Sept 10, your tour fee will be refunded to you, minus a $95 processing fee.
  • If you cancel between Sept 10 and Oct 8, 50% of your tour fee will be refunded.
  • If you cancel between Oct 9 and Nov 5, 0% of your tour fee will be refunded.
  • Please consider Trip Cancellation Insurance. (Not provided by CMPT)
  • To cancel you must contact me to activate your refund.