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Norfolk Southern: An Elkhart Sunday
Released June 2024
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In this program, see Norfolk Southern trains in Elkhart, Indiana. This was a short trip up to Elkhart and we didn't capture many trains, but we captured some pretty neat trains! We got to take a look at some pretty cool rail equipment at the New York Central Railroad Museum which was across the tracks. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the former New York Central line on a Class 1 Railroad.
Nickel Plate Through The Heartland
Released June 2024
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In this program, see Nickel Plate Express (NKPX) trains ride from Noblesville to Arcadia, Indiana. NKPX #4214 and #200 provide motive power on these trips. Engineer, Bobby McCoy, and Conductors, Brent McClain & Gavin Whiteman, provided great trips over the former Nickel Plate Road across these two weekends. Enjoy the sounds and sights of railroading through central Indiana.
Nickel Plate Cab Ride
Released May 2024
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In this program, see the Indiana Countryside from the conductor's seat! Ride onboard the cabs of a 1954 GP9 NPKX #200 and a 1956 F9 NKPX #4214! You'll pass through Noblesville, Cicero, and Arcadia, IN on your front row seat back in time! Enjoy the sounds of 1950s rail equipment and the views of rural Indiana!
Return to Kirkwood
Released August 2023
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In this program, see trains on the Union Pacific Jefferson City Subdivision in Kirkwood, Missouri. Kirkwood Train Station is a hub of railfan activity because of its location just off the double track main line. See multiple Amtrak trains stop here to pick up passengers for the Missouri River Runner. In between River Runners, see Union Pacific freight trains and track crews work hard to keep this major rail line moving. Experience a full day of railfanning at a historic railroad station.
Sunset on the Little River
Released June 2023
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In this program, see Little River Railroad 110 pull a short evening train from Coldwater to Quincy, Michigan. This evening run is not frequent and SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS was lucky enough to hear about and be in the area for this experience. This excursion was the same weekend as our excursions with Nickel Plate Road 765. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this rare Baldwin 4-6-2 locomotive in southern Michigan. Join SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS as they chase this unique and rare steam evening excursion.
INDIANA'S STEAM QUEEN
Released June 2023
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In this program, see Nickel Plate Road 765 hard at work pulling the Indiana Rail Experience's May Ice Cream Trains. 765 pulls a short passenger train between Pleasant Lake and just south of Fremont on the Indiana Northeastern. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a large Berk in the modern day. Join SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS as they chase this unique and rare steam excursion in northeastern Indiana.
ONE YEAR of SIDETRACK
Released March 2023
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On March 5th of 2022, the first video that "SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS" ever made was released. "The Trains of Missouri" was originally made by Connor for "EnderTrain Rail Productions"; however, once "Team EnderTrain Studios" died out the "Connor" channel picked up the pieces. Thus, "SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS" was born. Since that fateful day in March of 2022, "SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS" and "SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS+" have gained 5,531 views and counting. Thank you to all of you who have supported me and "SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS" over the last year! I hope you continue to support me for many years to come!
Trains Filmed in 2022
Released January 2023
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In this program, see ALL the trains SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS filmed in 2022. Trains were plentiful throughout the entire year with railroads ranging from CSX, Norfolk Southern, and the British Railways. Locomotives from British Railways, Union Pacific, COLAS RAIL FREIGHT, CSX, Norfolk Southern, BNSF, and the Indiana Rail Road can be seen in this feature length video. Enjoy the sights and sounds of railroading across the year 2022!
A CSX New Year
Released January 2023
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In this program, see CSX haul intermodal trains along the Garrett Subdivision in Portage, Indiana. This northern Indiana freight line is snow covered and these bright yellow and blue locomotives look outstanding. The railroad is moving as many trains as possible before 2023 hits. Enjoy the this interesting area of Indiana railroading!
TRAINS OF CREAM AND CRIMSON
Released December 2022
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In this program, see the Indiana Rail Road hard at work on the Indianapolis Subdivision in Bloomington, IN. Indiana Rail Road SD40-2's and SD9043MAC's pull long and fast freight trains through Indiana University. Enjoy the sights and sounds of large diesel locomotives with freight cars ranging from tankers and boxcars to intermodals. Join SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS as they view this unique Class 2 railroad in south western Indiana.
INDIANA RAILROADing
Released September 2022
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In this program, see Norfolk Southern, CSX, and the Indiana Rail Road haul trains throughout the crossroads state of America. You will see a Norfolk Southern train pulling a long cut at track speed through Northern Indiana. Look out for CSX blasting through the small town of Brownsburg, Indiana. Get ready to finally see the Indiana Rail Road for the first time on SIDETRACK PRODUCTIONS pulling freight trains through Indiana University Bloomington. Enjoy all the amazing sights and sounds of INDIANA RAILROADing.
British Rail and the Famous Horseshoe Curve
Released July 2022
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In this program, you will see British Railway steam and a freight train. Also included is Norfolk Southern trains rounding the Famous Horseshoe Curve. See a steam passenger train and freight trains with some foreign power in the Eastern United States. Enjoy the sights and sounds of steam railroading and powerful American locomotives putting on a show climbing up the Pennsylvania mountains.
Freight Trains of the Garrett Subdivision
Released June 2022
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In this program, see CSX haul trains along the Garrett Subdivision in Portage, Indiana. Get ready to see multiple speeds of trains and loads of foreign power. The motive power usually includes BNSF, Union Pacific, and CSX locomotives. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Northern Indiana railroading.
Ride Aboard TAG 80 on the Missionary Ridge Local (2021)
Released May 2022
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In this program, take a ride on the Missionary Ridge Local. This excursion is pulled by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's locomotive TAG 80. This locomotive is rare on these excursions. The original plan was to ride Southern 630 but the locomotive was having technical issues the day of my visit.
Historic Trains in 2019 & 2020
Released May 2022
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In this program, see two historic locomotives, Union Pacific 4014 and Nickel Plate Road 426. Union Pacific 4014 pulled a train to West Chicago and was on display for two days when we visited. NKP 426 pulls a Monon caboose during the Halloween season. There are videos and photos of both locomotives in this short program.
CSX on the Crawfordsville Sub (2020-2021)
Released March 2022
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In this program, you will see CSX freight trains through the town of Brownsburg on the Crawfordsville Subdivision. You will see classic locomotives and trains ranging from locals to manifest freights.
The Trains of Missouri (2020)
Released March 2022
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In this program, travel to Missouri to see Amtrak Midwest, Union Pacific, and BNSF. Trains will range from fast passenger trains to long intermodals. Experience what its like to stay a couple days in downtown Kirkwood at the historic depot and at the railfan center in Pacific.
Note: The last location was Pacific, MO. Forgot to add it in the end credits.
