Posted by rrvideoman on January 29, 2008
Videos like this are interesting as we watch a train coming at us head on, then pass over top, giving an under view of the working mechanisum.
However, need it be said that such videos require the videographer to trespass on railway property, and sets a poor example to our children and to others who may be watching which includes the railroad itself. We are railfans, and we need the support of the railroad. This is not how we should try and get it. Let's all respect the privilage we still have to view trains freely. |
Posted by Dennis A. Livesey on January 29, 2008
I agree in principle to the statement regarding trespassing.
However, I need to state that I was one of over 40 photographers (just outside of view of this camera) who had paid for the privilege of owning the railroad for the day. The crew and the railroad were fully aware of our presence and indeed where there to do our bidding to help create the greatest possibilities of images. The organizers of the photo special, the crew and the railroad exhibited only the highest of professionalism and safety for all of us photographers at all times. The railroad therefore got a day of profit and we photographers got great images, safely and legally. |
Posted by oldtoot on January 31, 2008
From those of us old enough to remember and appreciate the old days of steam power on the railroad, a tip of the hat. I got to see, legally and safely, if only for a brief moment, the underbelly of a steam locomotive. From those of us who care, thank you for your time and monetary expenditure. |
Posted by Sam Davey on February 1, 2008
I think the issue of trespassing to get shots like this comes into play more on the everyday railroads. I have seen many videos of BNSF and other class 1's from this view. That is what I consider trespassing. In a situation like this where the RR is doing a photo special they have to expect rail fans crossing the tracks and trying to get interesting camera angles like this. Doesn't really make it trespassing in my eyes. |
Posted by Howard Shapiro on April 13, 2008
Thanks Dennis, I enjoyed the video very much and appreciate your sharing. I'm sure you were thrilled to get your camera back after the train passed. |
Posted by jroberts227 on April 15, 2008
I think this a wonderful video. Definately one of my favorites. |
Posted by Nick DAmato (Diamond D) on April 15, 2008
The sound on this is outstanding! Nice lighting as well |
Posted by Rod Williams on April 19, 2008
I was recently invited to ride on the 2'6" steam just to the east of Melbourne and at the end of this clip I climbed down in to the pit to get some underside action. The camera moves a little because I saw the hot water dripping down and didn't want it in the camera. http://www.rail-videos.net/video/view.php?id=2152
Being a driver ( or engineer ) is great, I can video or photograph whatever and wherever without any of this trespasser drama. Of course being in the industry gives me some leeway to go trespass on other peoples railroads.....we all know each other.
It's kind of sad the way things have gone with theft and ridiculous lawsuits that now force the operators to take a heavy handed approach to railfans and general trespassers. I remember when the worst that would happen is that you would be told to go play somewhere else or simply to be careful. |
Posted by Apostolos Anastasiadis on November 16, 2008
That's a really nice video!Fantastic sound...I thought i was watching Old West's movie! |
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