Learn about the excursion tourist railroads of the Mid-Atlantic region, including the East Broad Top, Strasburg, Western Maryland, Cass, and Reading Northern. Participants will learn a brief history of the operations of the railroads, their current equipment, excursions, and touring opportunities. Understand what it’s like to see and hear a vintage steam engine in operation in the 21st century.

Instructor: Gorman Findley is a retired software and systems engineer from Raytheon Technologies. Focusing on the details in his images comes from his engineering training and experiences. He’s been a photo enthusiast for more than 35 years, focusing on action-based and sports photography. His passion for photography has taken him to many of the tourist excursion railroads in the Mid-Atlantic region. He has attended multiple photography workshops at these railroads. He has ridden the trains and toured many of the facilities of these railroads.