It wasn't a meet, but a crew change. A new crew member (visible in the original-size image) walks toward the train to relieve the crew on board. Another new crew member stands next to lead locomotive but only his bright safety vest is visible.
Shot from the grade crossing at 29th Street NW in Auburn, Washington. 29th Street is closed to traffic but pedestrians and cyclists can use it to cross the tracks. The weird-looking structure behind the tree is the grandstand of Emerald Downs. At left is Mt. Rainier.
