Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In the shadows of the steam era, few and far between are the chances to see living breathing iron beasts on the mainlines of the United States. In 2024, two particularly notable locomotives took to the US mainlines on two class 1 railroads. Canadian Pacific Hudson 2816, and Union Pacific Big Boy 4014.
In the shadows of the steam era, few and far between are the chances to see living breathing iron beasts on the mainlines of the United States. In 2024, two particularly notable locomotives took to the US mainlines on two class 1 railroads. Canadian Pacific Hudson 2816, and Union Pacific Big Boy 4014.
![[4K] Behind the Scenes on a Dynamo Productions Photo Charter](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XyCMX0OXlvg/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Behind the Scenes on a Dynamo Productions Photo Charter
When remaking the past for keen-eyed photographers, no detail may be spared.
In 2023, after spending nearly 10 years establishing its presence in the photo charter market, Dynamo Productions hosted a day-long event with the @EastBroadTopRailroad, revered as a time capsule of the moment it ended freight service in 1956. This, coupled with the reintroduction of locomotive No. 16, made the railroad a holy ground for photo events — it hosted close to a dozen from various operators last year. How does the conversation between a railroad and an operator start? What variables and challenges are there? Where lies the balance between railroading and period props, automobiles and actors? And what sets Dynamo Productions apart from others?
Writer, Director, Editor: Nick Martin
Cinematographers: Nick Martin, Everett Meehling, Hammer Lehmann, Andrew DeSabatino
To the host railroad, attendees, staff, actors and prop providers: THANK YOU for your support in successfully organizing this charter — and special thanks to Jonathan Smith, Harry Warren and Jim Lipnitz for their interviews.")
![[4K] Huckleberry Railroad Steam Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YePecJf_s4w/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Huckleberry Railroad Steam Train
Featuring Alaska Railroad 4-6-0 152 in Flint, MI. This 1920 Baldwin Ten-Wheeler was built for the US Army. The engine arrived at the Huckleberry Railroad in 1975 as their first regular steam locomotive. The 152 has operated often on the railroad since then, most recently fully rebuilt and restored to its Army paint and number in 2018.
Built on four miles of former Pere Marquette right of way, the Huckleberry Railroad operates as part of Genesee Park.")
![[4K] Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad Steam Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_KRwAzDH_uM/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad Steam Train
The Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad operates as part of the Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio. The CP&LE opened in 1963 and celebrates its 60th anniversary this season. Ride and follow along this theme park mainstay, with some of the worlds top roller coasters in sight.
Cedar Point & Lake Erie operates four different steam locomotives, all former industrial tank engines converted to 2-4-0 wheel arrangement. The 22, Myron H, is the locomotive featured in this video, a 1922-built Vulcan engine first operated for the Wayne Coal Company in Ohio. The engine arrived at CP&LE in 1963, and has been a mainstay of the railroad since the 1990s.
Special thanks to Bryan Allen Yosten for making this video possible.")
![[4K] Walkersville Southern Steam Specials](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_SbXGvYCAec/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Walkersville Southern Steam Specials
Steam returns to the Walkersville Southern Railroad of Walkersville, Maryland. Beginning operations in 1991, this tourist operation runs on four miles of former Pennsylvania Railroad line towards Frederick. This all volunteer railroad has made considerable efforts over the years, having rebuilt the line south across the Monocacy River, and has even rebuilt trackage north.
Jeddo Coal Company 0-4-0T 85 makes its first post-pandemic runs for three weekends of trips. This Vulcan tank engine is one of several engines operated by the Gramlings, and is trucked to various tourist railroads around the country for specials and events. The 85 put on a great show on the railroads regular tourist trains as well as a special photo freight to commemorate the Walkersville Southerns 30th anniversary.
Be sure to comment, like and subscribe if you like our work, new content is posted regularly. Follow us at https://www.facebook.com/DYProd for more content.")
![[4K] Texas State Railroad Steam Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aDPfqWGc16I/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Texas State Railroad Steam Train
Nestled in the piney woods of Eastern Texas is the Texas State Railroad. The route runs from Palestine, through Maydelle and terminates in Rusk, Texas at the railroad shops are. The line was built in 1883 by inmates to haul raw materials for a smelter in the Rusk prison. Regular service terminated in 1921, and was then leased to private companies until 1969. In 1972, the line was given to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and was turned into a tourist railroad. In that time, the railroad acquired many pieces of historic railroad equipment, including numerous steam locomotives. With rolling grades and long stretches of straight trackage, trains really get a chance to perform at speed.
In this video, we follow Tremont & Gulf 30, a 1917 built Baldwin 2-8-2. This Mikado served the T&G until 1954, when it was sold to the Magma Arizona Railroad and renumbered 7. In 1974 the engine was sent to the Texas State Railroad, and operated as TSR 400 until 2002. In 2012, the engine was restored and operated as Magma Arizona 7 until 2017, when it became 30 in a T&G inspired look.
This video would be filmed on the last weekend the engine ran as TSR 30. Shortly after, it would be backdated as 400.")
