Canon HV 30, which records to HDV cassettes. I'm going to move up to something closer to a pro camcorder soon, but i recommend the Canon consumer models very highly. I'm sure I'll be looking at the Canon pro machines very closely.
Not really true in this case. There were several hundred excited people gathered at the Naperville station, over an area about two blocks long. Since 4449 does not exactly have an attention-getting whistle, one way to make sure everyone was aware of the proximity of the train was to hit the horn. But since I was not filming in the direction of the crowd, I can't say for sure that somebody was actually too close.
Diesels are part of the consist on virtually all mainline steam excursions I've seen in recent years. I believe the main reason is to provide auxiliary power for the passenger cars. I've never heard them do much more than idle.
In the back of my head, I knew 4449 had the horn for penetrating coastal fog, but it made me jump anyway when it sounded. Sure got the crowd on the Naperville platform's attention!
@DocXmas - I'm a volunteer with the 4449 and the air horn only comes out when Doyle gets really pissed. Were people doing something stupid out of frame?
Well, I don't know what was going on behind me, but I do recall that the crowd was pretty big in Naperville. That almost always means there are some little kids threatening to get out of control as well.
Canon HV30 with an external RODE SVM mic since I'm a sound nut. The HV30 (and the latest incarnation, the HV40) use tape, which still can't be beat for the ultimate quality. Look for more from me in a day or two--BNSF action along the Mississippi in Wisconsin. Long trains, flat terrain, high speed!
It looks so pretty with 261's fleet. :)
bizzer261 2 months ago
Canon HV 30, which records to HDV cassettes. I'm going to move up to something closer to a pro camcorder soon, but i recommend the Canon consumer models very highly. I'm sure I'll be looking at the Canon pro machines very closely.
DocXmas 7 months ago
What Kind Of Camera? Loved It When He blew the airhorn and everyone stepped back about 6 feet lol
Metracab123 7 months ago
Not really true in this case. There were several hundred excited people gathered at the Naperville station, over an area about two blocks long. Since 4449 does not exactly have an attention-getting whistle, one way to make sure everyone was aware of the proximity of the train was to hit the horn. But since I was not filming in the direction of the crowd, I can't say for sure that somebody was actually too close.
DocXmas 1 year ago
If the 4449 uses the horn, you or someone close to you is too close or doing something Stupid!
Drewster327 1 year ago
Diesels are part of the consist on virtually all mainline steam excursions I've seen in recent years. I believe the main reason is to provide auxiliary power for the passenger cars. I've never heard them do much more than idle.
DocXmas 1 year ago
uh, why is there an amtrac diesel pushing as well? Is the 4-8-4 not pulling under its own power?
chibichan1701 1 year ago
gorgeous!!!
Xantec 1 year ago
In the back of my head, I knew 4449 had the horn for penetrating coastal fog, but it made me jump anyway when it sounded. Sure got the crowd on the Naperville platform's attention!
DocXmas 2 years ago
@DocXmas - I'm a volunteer with the 4449 and the air horn only comes out when Doyle gets really pissed. Were people doing something stupid out of frame?
deloreanman14 1 year ago
@deloreanman14
Well, I don't know what was going on behind me, but I do recall that the crowd was pretty big in Naperville. That almost always means there are some little kids threatening to get out of control as well.
DocXmas 1 year ago
Love the use of the SP's air horn!
jdind123 2 years ago
hi, the movies is excellent, thanks ★★★★★
vladimir2366fa 2 years ago
Canon HV30 with an external RODE SVM mic since I'm a sound nut. The HV30 (and the latest incarnation, the HV40) use tape, which still can't be beat for the ultimate quality. Look for more from me in a day or two--BNSF action along the Mississippi in Wisconsin. Long trains, flat terrain, high speed!
DocXmas 2 years ago
Awesome Video What Kind Of Camera Is THis?
Metracab123 2 years ago
I applaud you. Very nicely done!
amtrakguy76 2 years ago
Beautiful locations, if you like scenic locations like these, you will love "The Spot" in Niles Canyon.
ThomasRivette 2 years ago