This afternoon, I went out a wandering around Dubbo. Not a lot was taking my fancy near sunset, so I went over to the train station to see what was there. As I arrived, there was a freight train sitting idling at the station. I thought that if I could catch it taking off, it would make a good time lapse video. I asked one of the guards how long til it took off, he replied about 15 minutes. Ok, time enough for a look around and then grab the tripod out of the car, some warm clothes and time to set up. I was just walking to the car after a few shots around the station when I heard a loud horn. oh oh. I bolted to the car and grabbed the tripod, ran over to the station and quickly set the tripod up. I had just plugged the remote into the camera when the train starting to leave. this was the result.

Dubbo train station. from Todd Norbury on Vimeo.

I am a bit disappointed with the end result. I didnt get a chance to level the tripod or put it where I wanted it on the station. Ah well. Will keep trying.