A Black and White Obsession

I admit, I haven't been posting as much as I want to on my site. I miss writing and expressing the photographs I take. 
I also have to admit, I'm starting to become obsessed with black and white photography.  Awhile back I went to a place in the mountains that had a bunch of vintage trains that still are in action! I was so inspired by the beauty of it all. Made me think of wanting to do Tintypes of them one day. 

And it was a bonus for the clouds to be beautiful and wispy that day!

Tempted to one day to do a whole month worth of photos in black and white. Anybody know any references on how to shoot black and white? Any blogs you can recommend? I would love to hear from you all!