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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This Railroad Should NOT Be in Service… | Maumee & Western Tour
These tracks were in such rough condition, it’s amazing they were still in service! Join HOTRAILProductions for a brief tour of the Maumee & Western Railroad in Liberty Center, Ohio — a struggling shortline operating on a former Wabash Railroad route that once connected Fort Wayne, Indiana to Toledo, Ohio. After a 10-mile segment from Liberty Center to Maumee was removed, the line was leased to Indiana Hi-Rail Corp in 1989. Following Hi-Rail’s bankruptcy in 1996, Maumee & Western assumed operations in 1997. Notice the worn 80-lb rail and overall deteriorated track structure. The line now ends on the east side of town, transitioning into the Wabash Cannonball Trail before the rails resume near Maumee. A fascinating — and sobering — look at Midwest shortline history. Our Shortline Playlist!
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NEW VIDEO! Mid-Train Power! CSX ES44AC & Rebuilt CM44AC Lead Intermodal Across Deshler Diamonds
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At Deshler, Ohio — the legendary Crossroads of the B&O — a westbound CSX intermodal train made up of single-level containers rolls across the busy Toledo Subdivision diamonds. Leading the train is a modern GE ES44AC, but the real treat appears mid-train where a CM44AC distributed power unit assists with the heavy load. The CM44AC is a rebuilt GE AC4400CW, giving new life to one of GE’s most successful freight locomotive platforms. Deshler remains one of the Midwest’s best railfan hotspots, offering constant action as CSX freights thunder through the famous crossing. If you enjoy modern freight railroading, GE locomotives, and action at historic railfan locations, this is one you won’t want to miss!
📍 Location: Deshler, Ohio
🚂 Railroad: CSX Transportation
🛤 Subdivision: Toledo Subdivision
⚙ Power: ES44AC + CM44AC (AC4400CW rebuild)
Filmed on 8/31/22
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(NEW VIDEO!) Classic Meets Modern! CSX GEVO & C40-8W Lead Freight at Deshler, Ohio
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Catch a powerful CSX freight train led by an impressive combination of GE Evolution Series (GEVO) power and a classic GE C40-8W Dash-8 as it rolls through the famous railfan hotspot of Deshler, Ohio. Filmed under clear skies, this train showcases the contrast between modern Tier 4-era locomotive technology and classic GE widecab power that helped define railroading in the 1990s. The train glides through town delivering great railfan action from one of the Midwest’s most well-known railroad locations. Deshler is famous among railfans for its busy CSX mainlines and the historic B&O diamond crossings, making it one of the best places in the country to watch freight trains. If you enjoy modern freight trains, classic locomotives, and Midwest railfanning, this video is for you!
📍 Location: Deshler, Ohio 🚂 Railroad: CSX Transportation
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