All Aboard: Train Photography Workshop

This workshop offers a thrilling, nostalgic experience where history, scenery, and photography come together on steel rails. November 5 – 9, 2026

Vintage train passing Crawford Notch, NH.

Long before highways, railroads carved a passage through the mountains and often times in an area’s most rugged terrain.

This Train Photography Workshop in the White Mountains of New Hampshire 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.

Historic train engine at North Conway Station.

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 (1867) as it climbs to 4000ft, an unforgettable blend of engineering, atmosphere, and alpine drama.

Conway scenic railway's mountaineering excursion with mountains in the background.
Conway Scenic mountain pass.
Cog Railroad on a snowy day.
Cog Railway on a snowy day.

DATES: November 5 -9, 2026

PHOTO FEE: $1080

  • Includes $230+ for train tickets and Nov. 7 box lunch.
  • Sign up with as little as a $300 deposit. Balance due Sept 1.
  • Fee does not include lodging.
  • Cancellation policy is 8 weeks before the workshop date.
  • See FAQ’s at the bottom of page for more details; lodging info, sample itinerary, etc.

Non-Photographing Companion: $345

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Switching train engine positions at the Fabyan Station, NH.

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.
  • Nature lovers who are moved by the spirit of the mountains.
  • Creatives who thrive on anticipation, timing, and dramatic landscapes.
  • Anyone inspired by the thrill and nostalgia of rail travel.
On the Conway Scenic Railroad, stopped to switch engine cars and reverse direction.
Classic, vintage passenger train car with fancy woodwork.
Interior of mid-century, art-deco passenger train car.
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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: Additional Photos
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.
What are the physical requirements?

There will be times when entering the train will require the conductor to put down a “step box” so people can reach the first step of the train. Then there will be 2 or 3 more steps. Sometimes the step distance can be higher than a regular household step. The conductor will be there to lend a hand every time we board or disembark.

Also, you will need to be able to go up and down stairs to the dome car. See pictures above to see the interiors of two train cars.

What about lodging?
  • You are welcome to book your own accommodations near North Conway, or Bartlett, New Hampshire.
  • There are plenty of hotels, motels, B&B’s, and Inns. Try Airbnb and VRBO as well.
  • Make your reservations to arrive on Nov. 5 and depart on Nov. 9.
  • I’ll be staying at the Grand Summit Hotel at Attitash in Bartlett and this is where our meetings will take place.
    web: www.grandsummitattitash.com, phone: 603-374-6700
What will the daily schedule be?

Sample Itinerary:

  • Nov. 5, (4PM) – meet-n-greet, camera controls discussion, group dinner.
  • Nov. 6, (8:30AM) – leave for excursion to the Cog Railway Museum and Train Ride, afternoon shooting at North Conway Station and train yard, evening discussion on train photography.
  • Nov. 7, (8AM) – leave for 470 Club Mountaineer all-day train excursion with photo opps & stops.
  • Nov. 8 – morning review and work session, photo excursion to chase the train, group dinner.
  • Nov. 9 – depart for home
Train Photo Workshop Cancellation Policy:
  • I will give a complete refund if I need to cancel the tour for any reason.
  • If you cancel your registration before 60 days prior (Sept 5) your tour fee will be refunded to you, minus a $95 processing fee.
  • If you cancel less than 60 days before your tour (Sept 5 – Oct 4) 50% of your tour fee will be refunded.
  • If you cancel less than 30 days before your tour (Oct 5 – 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.