In addition to not taking a roadtrip due to the inclement weather, I came home to find I had lost power! Catch 22-stay at home with no power or take a road trip with power in a hotel with thunderstorms across the landscape! Sta safe out there!
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.
Amtrak OCEAN VIEW at Glenview, IL
11/2012
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Rare 4-Unit Power Move! EJ&E, IC & BCR at Griffith
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Monday, August 10, 2026
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Change Of Plans
Due to inclement weather and other domestic priorities, my road trip to Northern Indiana has been canceled. I intend to visit the area for more photography and updates sometime in late August or September. T-Shirts might be produced!
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*RARE*BNSF Warbonnet C44-9W at Deshler, OH 10/14/18
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*RARE* AMTRAK LAKE COUNTRY LIMITED with Genesis diesel!!
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In a blurry leftover scene from my archives, Amtrak's northbound Lake Country Limited passes the Metra station at Grayslake, Illinois. Power on this occasion was a Genesis diesel and the usual Horizon coach and baggage car. Afterward, my brother traps a mouse between the rails.
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Monday, August 3, 2026
Norfolk Southern HIGH-HOOD SD40 AND C39-8 AT BUCYRUS, OH! 1997
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NEW VIDEO! GIANT CN Train 8 Locomotives Rolling Through Wellsboro!!
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C&I HIGH-NOSE GP38 At Wellsboro, IN






