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
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Vintage Cantilevel Railroad Crossing Signal in Plymouth, Indiana
This Vintage Cantilevel Railroad Crossing Signal guards the Elkhart & Western Railroad at Adams Street in Plymouth, Indiana. The railroad crossing signage has been updated, as has the railroad crossing bell. The short cantilever remains in service to support the lights. This is the former Nickel Plate Railroad secondary line that once connected Indianapolis and Michigan City.
Friday, January 10, 2025
NEW VIDEO! Canadian National ES44DC/C44-9W With Tank Train at WELLSBORO, IN 7/2/21
At Wellsboro, Indiana, a westbound tank train with CN locomotives crosses the diamonds. Power is a GE ES44AC locomotive followed by a C44-9W. Railroad tank cars are efficient in hauling hazardous liquids in bulk. In this case, it is an empty oil train.
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Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Amtrak's Last Dome Car
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Sunday, January 5, 2025
NEW VIDEO!!! CSX ET44AH+ES44AC at Wellsboro, IN 7/2/21
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At Wellsboro, an eastbound CSX doublestack train hits the GTW diamonds. Power is a GE ET44AC built to Tier 4 specifications, followed by an ES44AC soldiering along mid-train. Filmed on 7/2/21.
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Sunday, December 29, 2024
VERY LONG AMTRAK EMPIRE BUILDER at Glenview, IL 2012
Amtrak's northbound EMPIRE BUILDER stops to load passengers at Glenview, Illinois.
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Thursday, December 26, 2024
Light Rail Train From Siemans in Portland, Oregon
At the Mt. Hood Avenue Stop in Portland, Oregon, an inbound TRIMET MAX Light Rail Train stops for passengers. The train consists of the Type 5 trainsets, which were built by Siemens in 2015. Light rail systems are inexpensive and quiet. This system was the brainchild of Portland Mayor, Neil Goldschmidt, who supporting this in favor of the Mount Hood Freeway.
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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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