The scene from 9:49 to 10:09 is one of the many reasons Steam Locomotives are fasinating things, nothing like grandpa and grandson looking at a machine of the days gone by!
I agree...some people complained afterwards that he got in the way, but I think it really captured the joy of the moment, and took me back to my roots of finding my love for trains!
@@CentralPennRailProductions Same here. Took be back to my childhood watching the steam in Strasburg, or even watching 765 go through Altoona. Good memories with my dad, much like that young guy was forming there with grandpa! :) great video
i find it adorable that the conductor waved at them, it ready gave me flashbacks on how i was at daycare then a metra train passed every day at recess, I always used to wave and saw the conductors wave back
Thanks Lewis, I'd love to get out more and film things that aren't mainline. I feel there's more of an atmosphere to capture and endless ways to get creative. I appreciate the kind words!
Top notch shots, well done. R&N definitely isn't afraid to work 425 hard, she sure earned her keep on these trips! They way R&N works 425, 2102 will be well used.
Simply the best railroad video I've ever seen, much better than those "Pentrex" productions from the past! Noticed many new techniques (pull focus anyone and long fades) and of course those angles! Btw loved the wheel slip, reminded me of the old days (the 1970's) working the steam train (wet rail/no sanders) at Magic Mountain before Six Flags.
Thanks for the kind words! This operation is fairly local for me so I figured I would try some creative techniques and push the capabilities of the camera for the bokeh effect, which I am still learning. I don't film much steam although I plan to cover more operations. To me, the only way to justify the power of steam is through video to capture the sounds, so I wanted shots that would focus more on the sound of the train approaching and then lead the viewer into the sight of the train as it got much closer. I still haven't decided on a new camera yet but something Micro 4/3 could really open up this style even better.
No sharpening was done in post with this video. What you see was entirely manual focusing within the camera. If I have to crop an HD video I will sometimes sharpen the image (very faintly, only about 1%) to make up for the lost pixel count.
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Love this video!!! Both whistles are equally good in my opinion. The Reading whistle kind of reminds me of a DRGW 5 chime (obviously with one more chime), while the CB&Q whistle has that mournful yet beautiful sound that is characteristic of American steam whistles
Damn the videography here is ON! Sooo much love went into this; def. one of the most beautifully shot steam train vids I've had the pleasure of watching. You had some sweet light conditions which is both lucky but you also knew how to take advantage of them too. One setup that's understated but so hot is the light on the engineer oiling 425 in the opening minute. Great work! Thanks for the pleasure :D Tell me what camera / lens were you using? Thanks
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The scene from 9:49 to 10:09 is one of the many reasons Steam Locomotives are fasinating things, nothing like grandpa and grandson looking at a machine of the days gone by!
I agree...some people complained afterwards that he got in the way, but I think it really captured the joy of the moment, and took me back to my roots of finding my love for trains!
@@CentralPennRailProductions Same here. Took be back to my childhood watching the steam in Strasburg, or even watching 765 go through Altoona. Good memories with my dad, much like that young guy was forming there with grandpa! :) great video
i find it adorable that the conductor waved at them, it ready gave me flashbacks on how i was at daycare then a metra train passed every day at recess, I always used to wave and saw the conductors wave back
Top notch videography. Holy cow. That tunnel shot is too good. The one at 6:45 is pretty sweet too, understatement. ;-)
Thanks Lewis, I'd love to get out more and film things that aren't mainline. I feel there's more of an atmosphere to capture and endless ways to get creative. I appreciate the kind words!
Top notch shots, well done. R&N definitely isn't afraid to work 425 hard, she sure earned her keep on these trips! They way R&N works 425, 2102 will be well used.
Outstanding video and audio! Wonderful documentation of this beautiful Pacific. Superb job.
Simply the best railroad video I've ever seen, much better than those "Pentrex" productions from the past!
Noticed many new techniques (pull focus anyone and long fades) and of course those angles! Btw loved the wheel slip, reminded me of the old days (the 1970's) working the steam train (wet rail/no sanders) at Magic Mountain before Six Flags.
Thanks for the kind words! This operation is fairly local for me so I figured I would try some creative techniques and push the capabilities of the camera for the bokeh effect, which I am still learning. I don't film much steam although I plan to cover more operations. To me, the only way to justify the power of steam is through video to capture the sounds, so I wanted shots that would focus more on the sound of the train approaching and then lead the viewer into the sight of the train as it got much closer. I still haven't decided on a new camera yet but something Micro 4/3 could really open up this style even better.
Another question, do you sharpen in post or within the camera's settings?
No sharpening was done in post with this video. What you see was entirely manual focusing within the camera. If I have to crop an HD video I will sometimes sharpen the image (very faintly, only about 1%) to make up for the lost pixel count.
Excellent! 425 is an engine I would love to chase one day for sure!
Your videos are always outstanding. The best railroad cinematography and there's no better time than fall to show it.
I swear, 425 was designed for the sole purpose of stack-talk.
Would love to see Strasburg 90 leading 425 on a doubleheader steam excursion from Reading Outer Station to Bethlehem in the future.
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Yes, half the work is letting nature do it's thing! Thanks again
Love this video!!! Both whistles are equally good in my opinion. The Reading whistle kind of reminds me of a DRGW 5 chime (obviously with one more chime), while the CB&Q whistle has that mournful yet beautiful sound that is characteristic of American steam whistles
I agree about the whistles! Thanks for watching.
I rode on the 13th. Always a great trip. You did a phenomenal job filming and editing this.
Lovely Video 🇮🇳
Nice Video.
Train and landscape perfectly in scene
Thank you!
Should get a CB&Q 3 Chime for Strasburg Railroad's 90 475, and 89 too.
That was a really well done video! Thanks for sharing.
And thanks for watching!
Now that is cool! thanks for posting!
Thanks for watching!
What if 425 can visit the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, North Carolina and maybe fit onto the turntable? I volunteered there!
Awesome video! I was there on the 13th and 14th
Cool! I hope you enjoyed the show!
Well done!
Thanks!
Great Video!
Thanks for watching!
Damn the videography here is ON! Sooo much love went into this; def. one of the most beautifully shot steam train vids I've had the pleasure of watching. You had some sweet light conditions which is both lucky but you also knew how to take advantage of them too. One setup that's understated but so hot is the light on the engineer oiling 425 in the opening minute. Great work! Thanks for the pleasure :D Tell me what camera / lens were you using? Thanks
I appreciate the kind words. This is a fixed lens camera: Sony FDR-AX100. Thanks for watching!
@@CentralPennRailProductions Thanks :)
I love it I love it!
Thanks!
Is the scene at 19:40 Orchard Road?
Did this guy use techniques that Pentrex used in the 90s, or is it me?
I love this video! Well done! To get that darker look in the video, did you have a low exposure or a low iso or both?
It would be awesome if Norfolk Southern supports 425 in the future after they lift the ban on excursions, I think it'll be cool to see that happen.
Can anybody tell me of what kind of whistle the r&n 425 has on? Because that whistle does suited that engine very well.
A Reading 6-Chime in the first half of the video, and a CB&Q 3-Chime in the latter part of the video.
Why, thank you very much Central Penn Rail Productions. Thank you for telling me.
Should keep that CB&Q 3 Chime on 425!
It's definitely very fitting!
Should probably use that whistle for a Haunted Ghost Train event on Halloween too.
This footage is incredible! What kind of camera do you use?
Check the description dude.
Oof, didnt see that...
What camera do you use?
I wonder how fast 425 could go if they let her?
I think 40 MPH is the max I've seen in the past
If you gave her a long straight track, little consist and no speed restrictions, i wouldn't be surprised to see her be able to reach 90mph.
Central your getting a lot of low shots just like blue comment productions