Cattle Train Finale
Paid to Railfan
Dan Hadley blended an early fascination with railroads and a love of videography into years spent producing Pentrex railroad videos with 80 titles to his credit. He states, “I am fortunate to have worked in my chosen profession and to have the opportunity to turn a hobby into a career.” Hadley will share how he was paid to be a railfan in a special video-focused presentation.
Fine Art — From Across the Pond
Inside the Nevada Northern
Jennifer Fowler and Ben Kuhns will show highlights from their photographic work at the Nevada Northern Railway from 2016 to present day. What began as a single trip to the NNRY for a photo scholarship has become years of photography and hundreds of volunteer hours for both presenters. Their different approaches to documenting NNRY will be on full display as they showcase one of the country’s best preserved examples of heritage railroading.
The Photography of Phil Hastings
Tony Reevy’s presentation, “The Railroad Photography of Phil Hastings,” showcases selected images from his 2023 book of the same name, published by Indiana University Press. This book, The Railroad Photography of Phil Hastings, explores the life and influential work of this noted photographer. Along with his contemporaries, Phil Hastings (1925-1987) changed the way we look at the North American railroad. Influenced by the photojournalistic movement that developed during their childhoods, these visionaries expanded their work from traditional locomotive roster and action shots to a holistic view of the railroad environment. “The Railroad Photography of Phil Hastings” features black-and-white photographs from throughout Hastings’ career, including his groundbreaking work with noted author and editor David P. Morgan.