A night ride to a couple photo sessions on the Western Maryland Scenic Railway on October 15 2000. We're doubleheaded here-got diesel on the front and steam at the back! The diesel pulling us out is the same one used during the WMRY 150th Anniversary at the B&O Museum in 2002 (video posted), and the steam, of course, is #734! Our first photo session is just north of Helmstetters Curve. Really more of a still photo thing than a video opp. The cameras were on tripods, and when signalled, the photographers opened the cameras' shutters. With the shutters open, someone walked around the train with an electronic flash, firing it at the train from different angles. The camera shutters are then closed, and the result is a photo of the train looking spotlit with multiple lights! But some interesting images could still be captured on video. I incorporated a few camera special effects as well. We then go on to Brush Tunnel where the process is repeated. Great sequence here where it sounds like #734 has an audible beating heart! Odd noises are also occasionally heard. And, of course, one can't beat the sound of #734's whistle! The horn on the diesel ain't bad either. The next day we had a great excursion through fall colors! But the early rain made it difficult to ascend the grade around Helmstetters Curve! I'll eventually post. I uploaded this in an effort to show something different. Hope you enjoy; I really had fun making this. From an original hi-8 tape. Mastered here in 720p.
Western Maryland Scenic Railway - Night Train to Brush Tunnel
Posted Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in Maryland, Railway, Scenic, Tunnel, Western by Jimmie Townsend
Western Maryland Scenic Railway - Night Train to Brush Tunnel Tube. Duration : 20.22 Mins.
A night ride to a couple photo sessions on the Western Maryland Scenic Railway on October 15 2000. We're doubleheaded here-got diesel on the front and steam at the back! The diesel pulling us out is the same one used during the WMRY 150th Anniversary at the B&O Museum in 2002 (video posted), and the steam, of course, is #734! Our first photo session is just north of Helmstetters Curve. Really more of a still photo thing than a video opp. The cameras were on tripods, and when signalled, the photographers opened the cameras' shutters. With the shutters open, someone walked around the train with an electronic flash, firing it at the train from different angles. The camera shutters are then closed, and the result is a photo of the train looking spotlit with multiple lights! But some interesting images could still be captured on video. I incorporated a few camera special effects as well. We then go on to Brush Tunnel where the process is repeated. Great sequence here where it sounds like #734 has an audible beating heart! Odd noises are also occasionally heard. And, of course, one can't beat the sound of #734's whistle! The horn on the diesel ain't bad either. The next day we had a great excursion through fall colors! But the early rain made it difficult to ascend the grade around Helmstetters Curve! I'll eventually post. I uploaded this in an effort to show something different. Hope you enjoy; I really had fun making this. From an original hi-8 tape. Mastered here in 720p.
A night ride to a couple photo sessions on the Western Maryland Scenic Railway on October 15 2000. We're doubleheaded here-got diesel on the front and steam at the back! The diesel pulling us out is the same one used during the WMRY 150th Anniversary at the B&O Museum in 2002 (video posted), and the steam, of course, is #734! Our first photo session is just north of Helmstetters Curve. Really more of a still photo thing than a video opp. The cameras were on tripods, and when signalled, the photographers opened the cameras' shutters. With the shutters open, someone walked around the train with an electronic flash, firing it at the train from different angles. The camera shutters are then closed, and the result is a photo of the train looking spotlit with multiple lights! But some interesting images could still be captured on video. I incorporated a few camera special effects as well. We then go on to Brush Tunnel where the process is repeated. Great sequence here where it sounds like #734 has an audible beating heart! Odd noises are also occasionally heard. And, of course, one can't beat the sound of #734's whistle! The horn on the diesel ain't bad either. The next day we had a great excursion through fall colors! But the early rain made it difficult to ascend the grade around Helmstetters Curve! I'll eventually post. I uploaded this in an effort to show something different. Hope you enjoy; I really had fun making this. From an original hi-8 tape. Mastered here in 720p.
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