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CPKC Holiday Train approaches Vulcan

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CPKC Holiday Train approaches Vulcan

CPKC Holiday Train approaches Vulcan

Chasing across the prairies isn't easy when the tracks go wherever they like, but the roads are on grids, and they don't always go where you need them to. We managed to get here ahead of the train, diving into the ditch for this view.

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Capture Date13 December 2025 16:08 UTC
Camera ModelSony Alpha 7 III
LensSony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
ISO800
Focal Length33 mm
Aperturef/11.0
Exposure Time1/500 seconds
Exposure ModeAuto exposure
Exposure ProgramAperture priority
Exposure Bias0.00
Temperature (K)5750
MeteringPattern
White BalanceAs Shot

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Taken in Vulcan, Alberta, Canada

...Far! ...(pant pant pant)... Near...
  • Near
  • (Pant,pant)
  • Far!