

A century-old vertical lift rail bridge spanning the Yellowstone River on the MT/ND border; its industrial lines, moving lift span and river reflections make strong graphic subjects. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm side-light and silhouettes; winter snows and ice add texture. Roadside parking nearby on ND-200; approach on foot from the riverbank for low angles. No special permits for daylight shooting usually, but obey signage and private-railway safety rules.


A century-old vertical lift rail bridge spanning the Yellowstone River on the MT/ND border; its industrial lines, moving lift span and river reflections make strong graphic subjects. Best at sunrise/sunset for warm side-light and silhouettes; winter snows and ice add texture. Roadside parking nearby on ND-200; approach on foot from the riverbank for low angles. No special permits for daylight shooting usually, but obey signage and private-railway safety rules.