HOTRAIL PRODUCTIONS
Step onto the captivating world of Hotrail Productions, where the magic of lights, camera, and trains combines to create an unforgettable experience. I travel all over the country photographing railroad history in the making. My footage dates back to 1995. Whether it's a thrilling action sequence or a heartwarming romantic scene, the railway has long been a favorite setting for filmmakers and TV producers.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026
NEW VIDEO!!!! Stack Train Rolls Past Historic Deshler Tower | GEVO with AC4400CW & ES44AC Pushers
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Framed by the solid brick Deshler Interlocking Tower, a westbound CSX intermodal stack train clatters across the famous Toledo Subdivision diamonds at the railfan hotspot Deshler, Ohio. Leading the charge is a Tier 4 GEVO, while the rear of the train features a pair of DPUs providing extra muscle — an AC4400CW and an ES44AC shoving from the back. The sound of steel wheels pounding the diamonds echoes across town as the train continues west on the former B&O mainline. The sturdy Deshler tower visible in this scene has been out of service since 1989, but it still stands watch over the busy junction. Historically, a depot once occupied the northwest quadrant of the crossing, though it was sadly razed just weeks before this video was filmed, marking the end of another small piece of Deshler’s railroad history. Today, Deshler remains one of the best railfan locations in the Midwest, offering constant action from CSX trains moving in every direction across the diamond.
Location: Deshler, Ohio 🚂 Railroad: CSX Transportation
📅 Filmed: September 2022 Filmed on 9/1/22
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NEW VIDEO! GEVO & AC4400CW Lead CSX Manifest Through the CPL Signals at Deshler
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Peering through the shimmering September heatwaves, a southbound CSX manifest freight plays a bit of hide-and-seek with the iconic B&O color position light signals at the famous Deshler diamonds. As the train charges south toward Lima, Ohio, the signal masts briefly obscure the locomotives in the distance before the power finally emerges from the distortion of the heat. Leading the train is a modern GEVO, paired with a veteran GE AC4400CW, providing a nice mix of contemporary CSX horsepower. Filmed at the legendary railfan hotspot Deshler, Ohio, where the ex-B&O Willard Subdivision meets the Toledo Subdivision, this location continues to deliver some of the best mainline railroading action in the Midwest. If you enjoy classic B&O signals, heavy manifest freights, and modern GE power, Deshler never disappoints!
📍 Location: Deshler, Ohio
📅 Filmed: September 2022 Filmed on 9/21/
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Friday, March 20, 2026
UPDATES!
-Swapped out main picture with CSX GP38
-Swapped out Amtrak logo with 2000 version
-Swapped out Amtrak picture with Phase 1 Heritage Unit
-Swapped out NS video with Leipsic 1997 diamond scene
-Added new video of UP SD70Ms at Deshler
-Change title color combinations
-Changed videos and pictures in ABOUT Page
NEW VIDEOS! Two UP SD70Ms Creep Doublestack Across Diamonds At Deshler, OH
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Railfan hotspot Deshler, Ohio delivers again as a westbound Union Pacific intermodal stack train slowly creeps across the famous CSX Toledo Subdivision diamonds. Deshler is one of the most popular train-watching locations in the Midwest thanks to its busy diamond crossing and frequent freight traffic. Providing the muscle for this train is a pair of EMD SD70M locomotives without the flared radiators, a design detail that stands out to locomotive enthusiasts. As the long stack train rolls over the former Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) mainline, the sound of wheels clattering across the diamonds is classic railroading. With constant action from multiple railroads, Deshler remains a must-visit destination for railfans looking to capture modern freight operations in the heart of northwest Ohio.
📍 Location: Deshler, Ohio
🚂 Railroad: Union Pacific (on CSX trackage)
⚙️ Power: EMD SD70M (non-flared radiators)
🚦 Line: CSX Toledo Subdivision (ex-B&O) If you enjoy stack trains, modern diesel power, and diamond crossings, be sure to like and subscribe for more railroad action!
Filmed on 9/1/22
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
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