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.
CSXT GE Tier 4 8/11/18
CSXT GE Tier 4 8/11/18
Cortland, Illinois 7/25/19
Cortland, Illinois 7/25/19
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
PRR PL SIGNAL at Milford, Indiana 6/18/17
This signal was replaced with a Darth Vadar in October of that year. Not the replacement across the track.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Union Pacific Tank Train at Turner JCT, West Chicago, IL April, 2020

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A long UP tank train pulls out of the West Chicago Yard and rumbles over the J diamond. Power is a pair of GE AC4400CW's and an ES44AC. The second unit is former SP. Filmed on 4/2/20 =============================================================
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Single UP SD70ACE #8789 at Turner Jct., West Chicago, IL
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Monday, March 31, 2025
UP GP15AC and Caboose On Ballast Train
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PRR PL SIGNAL at Milford, Indiana 6/18/17
This signal was replaced with a Darth Vadar in October of that year. Not the replacement across the track.
NS EMD SD70M at Logansport, Indiana
8/12/18
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This view looks north on the Chesapeake & Ohio branch line with the GTW diamonds in the foreground, and the B&O diamonds in the back...
PRR PL SIGNAL 9/22
PLYMOUTH, IN
Anykit Dual Lens Endoscope Camera, Type-C Borescope
Abandoned Indiana 104 Grade Crossing
Kankakee, IN
Whiting Junction 1982 V.S. 2018
Whiting Junction 1982 V.S. 2018
G&W SD18 at Reynolds, IN
8/12/18
Local CSX Power at Wellsboro, IN
8/11/18
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