Name: Riding The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad With 476 @MPT_Productions
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Riding The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad With 476

MPT Productions 2026-09-21 | Riding The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad With 476

Black River & Western 60: The Flemington Freight Finale

MPT Productions 2023-07-10 | Since November of 2012, Black River & Western 60 was the face of the Black River & Western Railroad, powering many of the railroad's excursions and special event trains. This would all come to an end on May 1, 2023, when the locomotive's flue time was up and would need a 1472 to once again operate for another 15 years.

With a shortened 2023 season, the railroad hosted a photo charter for the second April in-a-row for 60's final run. This year, 60 pulled both freight and passenger trains throughout the day, allowing photographers to capture a variety of scenes with the bulky 2-8-0. The locomotive was equipped an MD Whistles Grand Trunk Western 6 Chime, providing a distinct sound in the rural New Jersey countryside.

Unlike last year, the weather proved quite challenging to both the photographers and the railroad. After a calm morning and early afternoon, harsh thunderstorms and hail storms pounded the area for multiple hours later in the day, forcing several locations and runbys to be cut from the agenda.

Despite this, the locomotive put on an excellent performance for its final run. So sit back, relax, and enjoy rural branchline running with Black River & Western 60 on the Flemington Freight Finale.

This video was filmed on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Norfolk and Western 611 and 475: Norfolk and Western Steam Finale

MPT Productions 2023-06-11 | Since September of 2019, Norfolk and Western 611 has run relatively frequently on the Strasburg Rail Road. From pulling regular excursions to in-cab experiences to photo charters, the 611 pretty much did it all when it came to operations along the Road to Paradise.

For almost 4 years, 611 was a major draw for tourists at the Strasburg Rail Road; however, it was time to move on. In the spring of 2023, the Strasburg Rail Road announced the final excursions with 611 would be held on the final two weekends of May.

With this knowledge in mind, it was time to return to the Strasburg Rail Road and see 611 once again after almost 3 and 4 years respectively. In addition to 611, the only other operational Norfolk and Western steam locomotive, 475, also operated, allowing for two N&W steam locomotives to run together one last time. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a Norfolk and Western Steam Finale on the Strasburg Rail Road.

This video was filmed on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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CNJ 113: Springtime Along the Schuylkill

MPT Productions 2023-04-15 | On the Saturday before Easter, the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad kicked off its 2023 steam season with a day of excursions utilizing Central Railroad of New Jersey 0-6-0 number 113. On this day, the 113 would pull its short passenger consist on 3 75-minute excursions between Minersville and Cressona. Additionally, these trips marked the return of Easter trips on the Minersville Branch of the Reading & Northern after quite a few years. On this spring day, 113 sported a Grand Trunk Western 5 Chime owned by one of the Project 113 volunteers. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a lovely day on the Reading & Northern's Minersville Branch with the monstrous 0-6-0.

This video was filmed on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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East Broad Top 16: Easter on the Old Eastie

MPT Productions 2023-04-11 | After over 11 years of silence, steam returned to the East Broad Top. In February of 2023, East Broad Top 16 made its first revenue runs in the excursion era of the railroad. Nearly a month and a half later, 16 made its second appearance of the year, pulling 4 roundtrip excursions to Colgate Grove for the railroad's "Easter On The Rail" event.

On this warm, windy April day, the freshly restored 16 pulled four brand-new coaches along with a caboose. The locomotive and train looked great, allowing for many great photographic opportunities along this legendary line. So sit back, relax, and enjoy one of 16's first runs during this historic year for the East Broad Top.

This video was filmed on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Nevada Northern 81: Winter Steam Spectacular

MPT Productions 2023-03-18 | The Nevada Northern Railway holds the distinction of being one of America's most historic and well-preserved railroads. Located in Ely, Nevada, the Nevada Northern is also one of the most remote tourist railroads in the United States. Among the many events the railroad hosts, many regard their "Winter Steam Spectacular" photo charters as the most iconic. For two weekends each February, the Nevada Northern uses much of its historic equipment to recreate scenes once a commonplace on the railroad.

Additionally, with the intelligent realization the railroad will not survive without captivating the interest of future generations, the Nevada Northern hosts a youth photographer's scholarship each year where contestants submit three of their best images for judging. The railroad selects two Grand Prize Winners and two Runner Ups in an effort to excite young adults, ages 18-30, about railroad preservation and the Nevada Northern. This year, I had the great honor and privilege of being selected as one of the Grand Prize Winners. All winners won free admittance to one of the weekends along with a variety of other rewards.

For 2023, Nevada Northern 2-8-0 steam locomotive number 81 ran exclusively for both weekends. With locomotive 93 in the shop for running gear work and locomotive 40 undergoing its 1472-day inspection, 81 shined the spotlight for its second February of charters after completing a multi-year restoration in September of 2021. Throughout the weekend, 81 pulled a variety of consists including a passenger train, an ore train, a freight train, and even a snow train pushing Rotary B through the yard. Additionally, the railroad ran a demonstration of their steam crane which is the only steam crane actually used by a railroad for active service in North America. Although 81 was built as the railroad's general freight engine, it looked right at home on all of the trains it pulled. For this particular weekend, 81 sported a beautiful-sounding Southern Pacific 6 Chime built by the Osborne Whistle Works based in Australia.

With cold temperatures, plenty of snow, and steep grades, 81 put on a fantastic show, allowing for a great three days of photography and videography of this iconic railroad. So sit back, relax, and enjoy seeing steam on the Nevada Northern at its best.

A very special thank you goes out to everyone who made this trip possible.

This video was filmed on Friday, February 17, Saturday, February 18, and Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Western Maryland 1309: Winter Steam to Frostburg

MPT Productions 2023-02-18 | In the beginning of January, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad kicked off their 2023 operating season with 2-6-6-2 Mallet number 1309 on the point of a weekend of excursions to Frostburg. Each day, 1309 pulled 2 excursions to Frostburg. This allowed for an action packed day of filming since most operating days only consist of one trip to Frostburg.

On this cold winter's day, the constantly changing weather conditions allowed for the capturing of a variety of shots. Additionally, 1309 was equipped with a Southern Longbell 3 Chime believed to be from a Southern Railway Ts-1. So sit back, relax, and enjoy winter mountain railroading through Western Maryland.

This video was filmed on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Reading 2102: Rambling Amid the Fading Fall Foliage

MPT Productions 2023-01-28 | Throughout much of 2022, the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad operated their recently-restored Reading T-1 number 2102 on multiple all-day excursions between Reading Outer Station and Jim Thorpe. These iconic trips always provide photogenic locations to capture the locomotive working hard up steep mountain grades.

After suffering a mechanical problem on one of its Fall Foliage Excursions on October 8, the railroad decided to run 2102 on their final steam-powered excursion to Jim Thorpe. With the clocks falling back the prior night, the early evening darkness allowed for some unique lighting on the return trip to Reading. Due to the logistics involved in operating one of these all-day excursions, the 2102 was cut off the train at Port Clinton on its return to Reading just as the darkness of the night settled in.

All good things must come to an end, so sit back, relax, and enjoy seeing Reading 2102 on its last excursion of its first season back in service after a 6-year restoration.

These scenes and more will be featured in a longer, more comprehensive video documenting Reading 2102's return later in 2023.

This video was filmed on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Western Maryland 1309: The Frostburg Christmas Flyer

MPT Productions 2023-01-08 | For the second year in a row, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad operated 1309 on a series of "Polar Express" Christmas excursions. In addition to the trips that originated out of Cumberland, 1309 also pulled a weekend of excursions originating out of Frostburg. These trips allowed for more shots as the locomotive moved the train from Cumberland to Frostburg each morning. Additionally, running out of Frostburg provided more chances to film the locomotive at locations difficult to access on the typical runs between Cumberland and Frostburg. As a result, there were plenty of great opportunities to capture 1309 on some of its last runs of 2022. For these excursions, 1309 wore a New York Central 6 Chime which sounded fantastic echoing across the mountains. So sit back, relax, and enjoy seeing 1309 on some of its final runs of 2022.

A special thanks goes out to Allegany Preservation Society Limited for providing the lighting at the night shot.

This video was filmed on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Reading & Northern 425: The Final Ramble Along the Reading

MPT Productions 2023-01-01 | Since 2008, the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad operated their Blue Pacific number 425 on many excursions throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. The locomotive became quite an icon in steam railroading with its loud exhaust and unique, blue paint scheme. As a result, 425 is a fan favorite among many railfans.

With Reading T-1 2102 stealing the show with its return earlier this year, 425 ran rather infrequently throughout 2022. To make up for a quiet final year before its federally-mandated 1472-day inspection, the Reading & Northern closed out the year with 425 on the point of two weekends of Christmas excursions.

For the first time since 2014, 425 pulled Christmas trips on various sections of the Reading & Northern system. On the first weekend, 425 ran out of Tamaqua with trips running to the Hometown High Bridge and New Ringgold. On the second weekend, 425 pulled from Reading to Port Clinton. The whistles used on these trips were a Nathan 3 Chime, a Southern 3 Chime, and a replica Reading 6 Chime. The cold temperatures allowed for a plentiful amount of smoke making for wonderful scenes of the Blue Pacific in action. So sit back, relax, and enjoy seeing Reading & Northern 425 thunder through northeastern Pennsylvania one last time.

This video was filmed on Saturday, December 3, Sunday, December 4, Saturday, December 17, and Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Reading & Northern 2102 and 425: Doubleheader Service on the Iron Horse Rambles

MPT Productions 2022-11-25 | On Saturday, August 13, 2022, Reading T-1 number 2102 and Reading & Northern Pacific number 425 pulled a Doubleheader excursion for the first time since 1988. Additionally, this marked the first time the two locomotives were under steam together in over 30 years. On this occasion, to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad's owner and CEO, Andy Muller Jr., 2102 and 425 led an all-day excursion from Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe and returned to Port Clinton. From there, the railroad's two "Fast Freight" SD50s pulled the remainder of the excursion between Port Clinton and Reading Outer Station.

With thousands of people trackside to witness this historic event, and likely the biggest steam event of 2022, the crews of 2102 and 425 put on an excellent show for all of the cameras. On this day, 2102 wore its standard Reading 6 Chime and Reading Hooter. Additionally, 425 was equipped with another Reading 6 Chime, allowing for a wonderful recreation of sounds reminiscent of the original Iron Horse Rambles Doubleheaders. With clear blue skies and temperatures in the mid-70s, the weather could not have been better for such an event. This video is proudly presented in stunning 8K, providing the best quality production of this historic event. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a recreation of Doubleheader Service on the Iron Horse Rambles.

This video was filmed on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Reading & Northern 425: The Final Race on the Reading

MPT Productions 2022-11-11 | Since its return to service in 2008, Reading & Northern 425 powered multiple "Fall Foliage" excursions between Port Clinton and Jim Thorpe, and eventually between Reading Outer Station and Jim Thorpe almost every October. With 2022 marking the return of Reading T-1 number 2102, the Reading & Northern decided to run 425 for only one weekend in the beginning of November; however, due to a mechanical problem with Reading 2102 on its excursion on October 8, the railroad decided to swap 425's run on Sunday, November 6 with 2102.

Making the most of the situation, we ventured off to the mountains of eastern Pennsylvania to capture 425 on one of its final runs before its federally mandated 1472-day inspection. On this day, 425, along with two of the railroad's "Fast Freight" SD50s, pulled a 15-car consist from Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe, and then returned to Port Clinton where 425 would be cutoff from the consist so the crew could prepare 2102 for its excursion the next day. The two SD50s pulled the remainder of the excursion back to Reading Outer Station. Additionally, 425 was equipped with an authentic Central Railroad of New Jersey 3 Chime, a whistle historic to the region considering part of the excursion travels over former CNJ trackage. The locomotive put on quite the finale, providing some final memories of the locomotive before its overhaul. So sit back, relax, and enjoy Reading & Northern 425 thunder up and down the Pocono Mountains on one of its last excursions before its 1472-day inspection.

This video was filmed on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Western Maryland 1309: Articulated in an Allegheny Autumn

MPT Productions 2022-11-08 | Throughout the month of October, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad ran their recently-restored 2-6-6-2 Mallet number 1309 extensively. In its first fall back under steam, Western Maryland 1309 pulled 5 trips between Cumberland, Maryland and Frostburg, Maryland each week. In addition to the steep mountain grades, the spectacular fall colors allowed for great shots along the 16-mile journey. The locomotive put on a great show and closed out the busy 2022 fall season in style. On this day, 1309 was equipped with a beautiful New York Central 6 Chime, a whistle that would have found a home on a New York Central Hudson, Mohawk, or Niagara in the steam era. So sit back, relax, and enjoy mountain railroading in the autumn with Western Maryland 1309.

This video was filmed on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Reading & Northern F-Units: Riding in Style Through the Lehigh Gorge

MPT Productions 2022-08-05 | For the month of July, the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad operated their F-Units on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. While the summer months typically see Reading & Northern 425 operating over several weekends in the gorge, the Iron Horse Rambles with 2102 and the return of 425 in the middle of July on the Mountain Top Excursion took priority over running 425 in the gorge.

To make up for this, the F-Units were used exclusively in July. While the F-Units are typically reserved for the railroad's Fall Foliage excursions only, it was certainly a nice treat to catch them on the Lehigh Line throughout July. So sit back, relax, and enjoy seeing elegance on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.

This video was filmed on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Reading & Northern 425: The Mountain Top Limited

MPT Productions 2022-07-15 | Since 2014, the Rotary Club of Mountain Top sponsored steam trips using Reading & Northern 425 to pull an excursion from Mountain Top, Pennsylvania to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and return. These excursions were one of the few times steam would run over a large portion of the Lehigh Line traveling through the scenic Lehigh Gorge.

After a three-year hiatus, the excursions once again continued in 2022 after not operating since 2019. The excursion also marked Reading & Northern 425's return to service after a long winter and spring of maintenance. After a spring and summer filled with multiple excursions utilizing recently-restored Reading 2102, it was a welcome return seeing the mighty, blue Pacific storming up and down the Pocono Mountains.

On this day, 425 pulled a 10-car excursion consist with former Delaware Lackawanna & Western and Reading Company coaches. The locomotive also sported a beautiful Southern Pacific 6 Chime which sounded excellent echoing in the mountains. So sit back, relax, and enjoy mountain railroading with Reading & Northern's iconic Pacific on The Mountain Top Limited.

This video was filmed on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Western Maryland 1309: Stars and Stripes to Frostburg

MPT Productions 2022-06-18 | On Memorial Day Weekend 2022, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad operated their 2-6-6-2 Mallet number 1309 on four excursions to Frostburg, one each day from Friday to Monday. On Memorial Day, 1309 honored America's fallen soldiers in a fashionable way with US flags on the pilot and US flag bunting under the cab.

The locomotive slowly worked its way up the grade to Frostburg with a 6-car passenger train on a beautiful late May day. So sit back, relax, and enjoy Western Maryland 1309 represent America on its journey up to Frostburg.

This video was filmed on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Western Maryland 1309: Fast Freight to Frostburg

MPT Productions 2022-06-05 | In February of 2022, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad hosted its first steam photo charter in over six years. It was also the first photo charter with Western Maryland 1309. After running on several test runs and Polar Express trips in November and December of 2021, the locomotive made its first runs for 2022 on the lead of a 12-car freight train. The trip was also historic since 1309's triumphant march around Helmstetter's Curve on Saturday morning was the first freight train pulled by an Articulated Steam Locomotive since 1953.

Despite a lack of snow, clear blue skies were present much of the two days, and the cold temperatures allowed for a spectacular show of steam and smoke in the fading winter in the mountains of western Maryland. So sit back, relax, and enjoy mountain railroading on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.

This video was filmed on Saturday, February 26, 2022 and Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Reading 2102: The Return of the Rambles

MPT Productions 2022-06-01 | On Saturday, May 28, 2022, Reading T-1 2102 returned to the service for its first public excursion since October 27, 1991. The locomotive sat quietly for 25 years in the Reading & Northern's Steam Shops in Port Clinton. In January of 2016, the railroad announced the 2102 would be restored and returned to service. After 6 years and 2.4 million dollars, Reading 2102 emerged from the shops under its own power for the first time on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 with test runs taking place the next 3 days.

After two test runs pulling empty hoppers through the mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, the 2102 returned to the Iron Horse Rambles for the first time since 1964. While the locomotive operated under excursions dubbed "The Rambles" in the 1980s and 1990s, this was the first time 2102 pulled a Rambles excursion in the iconic black and gold Reading Rambles livery since the excursions ended in 1964.

The locomotive put on quite the show on this late May day, pulling 19 coaches unassisted from Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe and return. This marked only the third time the railroad operated a large steam excursion without a diesel assist. With the sound of the exhaust carrying for miles, and sporting both a Reading 6 Chime and Reading Hooter, 2102 sounded fantastic carrying a sold out train through the mountains. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a short preview of 2102 leading The Return of the Rambles.

This video was filmed on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Black River & Western 60: The Ringoes Rambles

MPT Productions 2022-04-25 | Throughout the month of April, the Black River & Western Railroad operated their 2-8-0 steam locomotive number 60 on several days of Easter excursions. The trips began in Flemington, traveling to Ringoes where an egg hunt for the children took place, and returned back to Flemington. 60 pulled a sizable consist for the trips. The train featured 3 former Central Railroad of New Jersey coaches, an ex. Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railroad coach, and 2 cabooses originating from the Erie and Wasbash Railroads respectively.

60 still featured its classy 1970s paint scheme that it first wore for a throwback charter in the beginning of April. Additionally, 60 carried an authentic Grand Trunk Western 6 Chime from U-3-b Northern number 6323. So sit back, relax, and enjoy classic Black River & Western steam action on a beautiful Spring day.

This video was filmed on Friday, April 15, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Black River & Western 60: Flemingtons Freight Flyer

MPT Productions 2022-04-18 | To celebrate 60's final full year of service before receiving its federally mandated 1472-day inspection, the Black River & Western Railroad hosted a photo charter with 2-8-0 steam locomotive number 60. For this event, the railroad altered 60's appearance to the paint scheme it first received 50 years ago in 1972. In addition to the new look, 60 pulled a very attractive 5 car freight train featuring two Pennsylvania Railroad hoppers, a Pennsylvania Railroad flatcar, a Reading Company flatcar, and an Erie caboose. Additionally, a Central Railroad of New Jersey combine was used to carry participants to each location and made an appearance on the last runby at each location. 60 also wore a special whistle for the charter, an authentic Grand Trunk Western 6 Chime from U-3-b Northern number 6323, the last steam locomotive to operate on the Grand Trunk Western Railroad.

As a nice surprise, many locations featured a wonderfully staged scene with period-correct actors. Additionally, two scenes featured vintage automobiles from the 1950s and 1960s, including a 1965 Ford Thunderbird, a 1951 Chevy Truck, and a 1966 Dodge Dart.

The charter could not have taken place on a better day with beautiful clear blue skies and temperatures in the mid 50s allowing for a great show of smoke and steam.

A very special thank you goes out to Ryan Gerhardt, Dan and Kevin Drennen, Oren Helbok, and John Riley who organized a fantastic day of steam railroading. So sit back, relax, and enjoy steam railroading that would have been a common sight in rural New Jersey during the 1970s

This video was filmed on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40: Christmastime Steam Service

MPT Productions 2022-04-11 | For years, the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad used steam extensively during the Christmas season to power their "Santa's Steam Spectacular" excursions. 2021 saw no change in tradition for the railroad, operating steam powered trains every weekend from Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve, with steam running every day during the week of Christmas. With tradition alive and well on the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, MPT Productions kept up with tradition as well, venturing out to see 2-8-0 steam locomotive number 40 on the weekends of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

For the excursion, the railroad used a variety of rolling stock to make an attractive green and red holiday consist. The train consisted of an ex. Boston & Maine Steel caboose, an ex. Union Pacific first-class dining car, and 3 former Reading coaches. Number 40 sounded fantastic to finish 2021, wearing a beautiful Southern Pacific 6 Chime whistle, a standard voice on the ex. Reading Company's New Hope Branch for years.

Number 40 put on a great show to close out the 2021 steam season. So sit back, relax, and enjoy Christmastime branchline steam in the wintry woods of eastern Pennsylvania.

This video was filmed on Saturday, November 27, 2021 and Sunday, December 26, 2021.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Everett Railroad 11: The Martinsburg Limited

MPT Productions 2022-03-26 | Beginning in 2020, the Everett Railroad had not opened their season with the popular Steam into the Cove trips, which occurred on the Saturday closest to the first day of Spring. In returning to tradition, the Everett Railroad reinstated these trips to kick off the 2022 season.

2022 and these excursions brought some historic changes to the railroad. 2022 saw the conversion of 11 from a coal burner to an oil burner. When built in 1920, 11 was originally designed as an oil burner for use in Cuba. After the order was cancelled, the Narragansett Pier Railroad purchased 11 in 1923 and converted it to burn coal. Additionally, these excursions marked the first time the railroad used a consist comprised of solely pullman-green coaches. In 2021, the combine car number 23 received a fresh coat of paint and coach number 997 completed a full restoration.

Between the first revenue runs of 11 as an oil burner and the freshly restored passenger train, these trips were a sight to behold. So sit back, relax, and enjoy steam through the rural countryside of Central Pennsylvania.

This video was filmed on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Western Maryland 1309: The Return of the Fireball

MPT Productions 2021-12-26 | Since 2014, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has tirelessly worked to restore former Chesapeake & Ohio Class H-6 2-6-6-2 Mallet number 1309 to operation. With a price tag of 3.5 Million dollars, the restoration of the mighty mallet was not an easy task. With multiple dates of operation being announced and falling through, some began losing faith that steam would be returning to the iconic Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.

In 2020, Train Magazine was involved in multiple fundraisers to help push the project over the finish line. On December 31, 2020, Chesapeake & Ohio 1309 was steamed up and moved under its own power for the first time in 64 years. After a quiet 2021, the Railroad announced in late July that 1309 would be powering the final weekend of Polar Express Trips in Mid-December. Following the announcement, the locomotive began a series of test runs in Late-November and Early-December and emerged as Western Maryland 1309.

Following these test runs, on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 3:30 PM, Western Maryland 1309 pulled its first revenue train for the first time in 65 years.

Over the course of the weekend, the locomotive pulled 10 trains, 5 during the day and 5 during the night from the railroad's headquarters in Cumberland, Maryland to the famous Helmstetter's Curve. The trips were about 10 miles long and 1 hour in length. The locomotive and its crew put on a great show for hundreds of railfans who were trackside to witness this historic event. So sit back, relax, and enjoy mountain railroading at its finest with 1309 at the point of the railroad's first scheduled steam passenger trains in over 6 years.

A very special thank you goes out to Joseph Fusco, Trevor Laber, Jeff Rayner, Mike Roche, and the Allegany Preservation Society Limited for helping light the night scenes that would have been otherwise unattainable!

The whistle worn by 1309 in this video is a Norfolk & Western Hooter from Class A Number 1208.

This video was filmed on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Nickel Plate Road 765: The Cuyahoga Valley Express

MPT Productions 2021-11-20 | For multiple weekends in September, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad hosts Nickel Plate Road 765 for its annual Steam in the Valley event. After not running in 2020, 765 made a welcome return in 2021. 765 put on a great show, and the weather made for fantastic shots. Enjoy Nickel Plate Road 765 running on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad!

This video was filmed on Sunday, September 12 and Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Reading & Northern 425: The Lehigh Valley Flyer

MPT Productions 2021-08-15 | With 2022 being the last year of operation for the Reading & Northern's iconic, blue steam locomotive number 425, the railroad ran the mighty Pacific extensively throughout early summer of 2021.

Over the course of the 12 days 425 operated, 11 days were spent on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway that runs between Jim Thorpe and Old Penn Haven in the Lehigh Gorge. On Father's Day, the railroad took 425 to onto the Reading Line, the same line used for the popular Fall Foliage Excursions. This was also the first time 425 ran public trips on the Reading Line since 2019. These trips departed from the Tamaqua Station, utilizing the brand new platform built in 2020. The first and third trips headed north to the Hometown Highbridge and the second trip headed south to New Ringgold. On the last trip, the train was turned on the wye at Haucks allowing for the passengers to experience 425 leading the train in both directions and also allowing for less moves to be completed in Jim Thorpe later in the evening.

We were trackside for 5 of the 12 days, and 425 and its crews put on a great show to kick off the final year of operation for the classic Pacific before beginning its overhaul.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy true steam railroading as 425 thunders through the Pocono Mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania.

The whistles that can be heard in this video are a Pennsylvania Railroad 3 Chime and a Nathan 3 Chime.

This video was filmed on Friday, June 18, Saturday, June 19, Sunday June 20, Saturday, July 3, and Sunday, July 4, 2021.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Black Hills Central Railroad 108: Steaming Through the Storm

MPT Productions 2021-07-29 | In the Black Hills, it is not uncommon to run into a summer afternoon shower or storm. While it is not always the most enjoyable time to be trackside filming trains, the storms can make for some dramatic shots. In mountains of South Dakota, these storms are especially dramatic and provide great videos and memories after the fact, so sit back, relax, and enjoy Black Hills Central Railroad 108 steaming through some afternoon storms in late July of 2020.

This video was filmed on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40: The New Hope Express

MPT Productions 2021-06-18 | Over Memorial Day Weekend, the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad ran their 2-8-0 steam locomotive number 40 from Friday until Monday. On each of these four days, number 40 powered 3 trips between New Hope and Buckingham Valley. Despite the occasional rain and unseasonably cold temperatures, we headed out on Saturday for our first trip of 2021. The dreary weather made for an incredible plume of smoke to billow out of 40's stack, something usually only occurring during the cold, winter months.

Making the best of what mother nature had to offer on this late May day, we were able to capture an impressive show of steam with fresh greenery, something that has become rare on the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, as this was the first time 40 has run during the summer months since 2014. So sit back, relax, and enjoy steam through the woods of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with locomotive number 40 on the point of the New Hope Express.

This video was filmed on Saturday, May 29, 2021

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Reading & Northern 425: Steam in the Dwindling Summer

MPT Productions 2021-05-01 | With beginning of summer drawing ever closer with the arrival of May, we look back on an un-uploaded shot of Reading & Northern 425 taken during the final days of summer in 2020.

Enjoy 425 beginning to accelerate up the grade at Glen Onoko as it enters the Lehigh Gorge.

Filmed on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Reading & Northern 425: Steam on the Lehigh Line

MPT Productions 2021-01-30 | Over the past 3 years, I have been riding behind and filming the Reading & Northern's trusty Light Pacific number 425. With 425's federally mandated FRA 1472 day inspection coming up at the end of 2022 and the Reading & Northern's other steam locomotive, Reading 4-8-4 T-1 number 2102 nearing completion, the opportunities to see 425 be the star attraction will be limited. With this being the case, I wanted to look back on all of the times I have seen 425 in action and make one big video showcasing the Blue Pacific on the only portion of the Reading & Northern system that I have seen it on, the Lehigh Line.

This video was filmed on Sunday, June 24, 2018, Saturday, July 6, 2019, Saturday, August 15, 2020, Saturday, September 5, 2020, and Sunday, September 6, 2020.

The whistles worn by 425 were a PRR 3 Chime, Baltimore & Ohio 3 Chime, Reading 6 Chime (from Reading 2102 and will be used on 2102 when in service), Baltimore & Ohio "Tumor Top" 3 Chime, and a Southern Longbell Ps-4 3 Chime respectively.

Special thanks goes out to Joseph Whelan for letting me use his clip at the Lehigh River Bridge for a second angle.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Black Hills Central Railroad 108: The Old West Shootout

MPT Productions 2021-01-09 | Cowboys, robbers, guns, and shootouts. All four of these things were commonly associated with the Old West in America.

Some 150 years later after the pioneer days are over, the Black Hills Central Railroad continues a common event on their Thursday evening 6:45 PM trips. The locomotive used on this day is number 108.

The 108 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1926 for the Potlatch Lumber Company of Bovill, Idaho as their number 24. Oddly enough, 24 had the distinction of being one of only three 2-6-6-2Ts to have a full tank design, and one of the only 2-6-6-2Ts that was built to burn coal which was quite unusual for logging railroads of the Pacific Northwest. 24 was later converted to burn oil like most other 2-6-6-2Ts of the Pacific Northwest. In 1934, 24 was sold to the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company of Longview, Washington and renumbered to 108. 108 finished its career for the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company in 1959. Instead of being scrapped, 108 was put on display in Longview from 1959 to 1964 when it was donated the Northwest Railroad Museum in Snoqualmie, Washington in 1964. In 2016, the 108 was put up for sale and the Black Hills Central Railroad jumped on the chance and bought 108 in January of 2016. It arrived in Hill City in March of 2016 and restoration work commenced immediately. 4 years later, in February of 2020, 108 was fired for the first time in over 60 years. In April of 2020, 108 steamed under its own power for the first time since the 1950s, and its first time on the Black Hills Central Railroad.

We'll capture the shootout onboard 108 as well as unique sunset and moonrise shots that are hard to come by on steam railroads.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy a taste of what the Old American West was once like, over 150 years ago.

*NOTE: All guns appearing in the video are props and were not dangerous in any matter. This is 100% an act, and no one was harmed during the Railroad's event.*

Filmed on Thursday, July 30, 2020

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40: Thunder in the Woods

MPT Productions 2021-01-05 | Continuing on annual tradition, the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad ran steam powered trains from New Hope to Lahaska on their Santa Steam Spectacular trains. From Thanksgiving weekend today the weekend after Christmas, 40 performed flawlessly on these trips. Running every weekend and weekdays close to Christmas, there was no shortage of steam on the ex. Reading New Hope Branch. The consist consisted of 3 former Reading coaches, an ex. Union Pacific first-class dining car, and an ex. Boston & Maine Steel caboose, a brand new car for 2020.

Between November and December, 40 sported numerous looks and sounds. On the first weekend of trips, 40 was in its normal New Hope & Ivyland scheme with a Crosby 3 Chime. From the second weekend to the last weekend, a Christmas wreath was added to make 40 look more festive, and the Crosby 3 Chime was swapped out for the CNJ 3 Chime which was worn by 40 for a few years in the early 2010s.

The crews put on a great show to end 2020 on a good note. So sit back, relax, and enjoy branchline passenger trains pulled by the small 1925 2-8-0.

Filmed on Saturday, November 28, 2020 and Saturday, December 26, 2020

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Strasburg Railroad 89 and 90: Steam Strikes Back

MPT Productions 2020-10-22 | 1960 marked the return of steam to the Strasburg Railroad. Since 1926, the railroad had limited operations and found steam too expensive to run and maintain, so the railroad purchased a gas-powered locomotive called the Plymouth which was the railroad's only locomotive up until 1958 when the railroad was purchased to become a tourist railroad. In 1960, Canadian National 7312 was purchased and restored to operation.

Some 60 years later, the Strasburg Railroad, in conjunction with Christopher Pollock and Lerro Photography, hosted a weekend of photo charters with a morning and afternoon session featuring the Plymouth on Friday, a night session with Plymouth, Canadian National 89, and Great Western 90 and a morning and afternoon session with Canadian National 89 and Great Western 90 on Saturday. Both took turns pulling a passenger and freight consist. A last minute addition included a morning session with number 90 pulling a standard passenger train on Sunday.

90 was done up in the famous Egg paint scheme it wore from 1967-1983.

We were on sight for both sessions on Saturday, and the weather could not have been any better. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of steam when steam strikes back on the Strasburg Railroad, 60 years later.

Filmed on Saturday, October 17, 2020

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Black Hills Central Railroad 108: Steaming in the Black Hills

MPT Productions 2020-10-09 | Black Hills Central Railroad 108 is the newest addition to the Black Hills roster. Added to the collection in January of 2016, it emerged from a 4 year restoration in March of 2020 and made its first revenue run in early June of 2020. Join us both on board and trackside to witness some of the only 108 footage there is so far!

Filmed on July 26, July 27, July 28, July 29, July 30, July 31, and August 1, 2020

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Reading & Northern 425: A Pacific in the Poconos

MPT Productions 2020-09-08 | From mid-August through Labor Day weekend, the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad, parent railroad to the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway ran their only operating steam locomotive (as of the time of this recording) from Jim Thorpe to Old Penn Haven and return. The steam locomotive powering these trips was Reading & Northern 425. 425 is a 4-6-2 Pacific built by the Baldwin Locomotives Works in 1928. The 425 ran for the Gulf Mobile & Northern as their 425 and later as Gulf Mobile & Ohio as their 580. 425 went to various railroads after its time on the GM&O and is now a stable locomotive in the Reading & Northern Passenger Department.

425 returned to steam in December of 2007 and ran public excursions from 2008 to 2010. In 2011 and 2012, it sat in storage and underwent repairs. It later ran in 2013 and was painted into its modern blue paint scheme in 2015.

On these days, 425 was wearing a Reading 6 Chime which came from Reading 2102, a Baltimore & Ohio "Tumor Top" 3 Chime, and a Southern Ps-4 Longbell 3 Chime.

A special thanks goes out to Train Chamber for letting me use a second angle for the Lehigh River Bridge.

His Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCv54LW6bWN3LwyO2Tmxulfw

His Video: youtu.be/BVFrtie3KRw

Filmed on August 15, September 5, and September 6, 2020.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Black Hills Central Railroad 108: Cows Stop the 1880 Train

MPT Productions 2020-08-14 | The Black Hills Central Railroad runs alongside many ranches with cattle and other animals. One ranch between Palmer Gulch and Oblivion has a large amount of cows. On this day, the cows were on and next to the track, preventing the 108 from continuing on. The local sheriffs were called to help clear the cows from the right of way. With the cows running between the two sides of the track, and mooing very loudly, this sure made for a funny and very memorable moment on my trip to the Black Hills Central Railroad.

Filmed on Thursday, July 30, 2020

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Black Hills Central Railroad 108: A Mallet in the Mountains

MPT Productions 2020-08-08 | In the heart of the Black Hills of South Dakota lies one of the oldest, continuously operating tourist railroads in North America, the Black Hills Central Railroad. Also known as the 1880 Train, the Black Hills Central Railroad operates on a 10 mile spur line between the towns of Hill City and Keystone, South Dakota. The 20 mile, 2 hour round trip climbs some of the steepest railroad grades in the United States, deviating between 4 and 6%.

Leading the charge up these grades are a pair of ex-Weyerhaeuser Timber Company 2-6-6-2T Compound Mallets numbered 108 and 110. The 110 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in August of 1928 for the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company in Vail, Washington. 110 was the first of many logging mallets for the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company. 110 ran for the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company until 1954 when it was sold to Rayonier Incorporated of Railroad Camp, Washington. 110 ran for Rayonier until 1968 when it was sold to was sold to the Promontory Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 1971, 110 was transferred to the Wasatch Railroad Museum and put on display at Heber City, Utah. In 1993, 110 was put in storage at the Nevada State Railway Museum in Boulder City, Nevada. In 1999, 110 was sold to the Black Hills Central Railroad, and it returned to service in 2001. 110 has been the primary locomotive on the railroad ever since.

The 108 was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in March of 1926 for the Potlatch Lumber Company of Bovill, Idaho as their number 24. Oddly enough, 24 had the distinction of being one of only three 2-6-6-2Ts to have a full tank design, and one of the only 2-6-6-2Ts that was built to burn coal which was quite unusual for logging railroads of the Pacific Northwest. 24 was later converted to burn oil like most other 2-6-6-2Ts of the Pacific Northwest. In 1934, 24 was sold to the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company of Longview, Washington and renumbered to 108. 108 finished its career for the Weyerhaeuser Timber Company in 1959. Instead of being scrapped, 108 was put on display in Longview from 1959 to 1964 when it was donated the Northwest Railroad Museum in Snoqualmie, Washington in 1964. In 2016, the 108 was put up for sale and the Black Hills Central Railroad jumped on the chance and bought 108 in January of 2016. It arrived in Hill City in March of 2016 and restoration work commenced immediately. 4 years later, in February of 2020, 108 was fired for the first time in over 60 years. In April of 2020, 108 steamed under its own power for the first time since the 1950s, and its first time on the Black Hills Central Railroad.

108 and 110 have been alternating duties this summer on the Black Hills Central Railroad and are the strongest locomotives on the railroad. The Railroad also owns a GP-9 number 63 which has been used on the 7:00 AM trips and when the 110 needed maintenance. With the acquisition of 108, and no 7:30 AM trips this season, 63 has not been used this year. The famous number 7 is a 2-6-2 built in 1919 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. 7 was the face of the railroad until 110 became operational in 2001. 7 is currently out of service on display in Hill City. The railroad also owns two 2-6-2Ts number 103 and 104. 103 is currently in storage and a part source for the 104. 104 runs during the less crowded times of the season when there are only 4 cars.

108 ran all 7 days we visited and put on a great show, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the freshly restored engine work hard up the steep mountain grades of South Dakota.

Filmed on July 26, July 27, July 28, July 29, July 30, July 31, and August 1, 2020

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Norfolk & Western 475: The Leaman Place Limited

MPT Productions 2020-07-13 | On Saturday, July 11, 2020, I visited the Strasburg Railroad for the first time since 2019. On this day, Norfolk & Western 475 was in charge of five trains to Leaman Place Junction and return to Strasburg. The consist consisted of Class M number 475 built in 1906 by the Baldwin Locomotive works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 8 wooden coaches, and a wooden caboose brought up the rear.

Please enjoy steam through the beautiful Amish Farmlands of Lancaster, Pennsylvania with 475 on the point of The Leaman Place Limited.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Cass Scenic Railroad: A Parade of Steam

MPT Productions 2020-06-21 | On Saturday, June 20, 2020, the Cass Scenic Railroad, along with Walter Scriptunas II, held a "Parade of Steam" in celebration of West Virginia Day, and a way to welcome everyone back to the Cass Scenic Railroad before their first passenger train on July 4th.

On this day, we are able to see five of their operational geared steam locomotives with Shays 2, 4, 5, and 11, along with recently restored Climax 9 doing the honors.

This was a great event and I am extremely happy and fortunate to be able to attend.

I would like thank Train Chamber for allowing me to use one of his shots for a second angle.

His channel: youtube.com/channel/UCv54LW6bWN3LwyO2Tmxulfw

His video: youtube.com/watch?v=X_mFFclOFEI

Whistles:

Shay 2 - Lunkenheimer 3 Chime
Shay 4 - L&N 3 Chime
Shay 5 - Lunkenheimer 3 Chime
Climax 9 - Crosby 3 Chime
Shay 11 - C&O Hooter

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Hocking Valley Scenic Railway 3: The Return of Steam

MPT Productions 2020-06-15 | On Saturday, June 13, 2020, after nearly 6 months without seeing steam, I was finally able to find some steam at the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway. On this day, we chased 3 on two different trips. One was to a shorter location in the town of Haydenville and the second was to a farther destination in Logan. Although the weather was not in our favor, nor the unforeseen obstacles we had to deal with on the road, we made the most of our trip.

I do apologize for the audio quality in this video. I was trying to make the audio sound better, but it ended up sounding quiet and heavily distorted. This will not be the case on our next trip.

Although not perfect, enjoy the video as we take you to the hills of southern Ohio on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway.

Filmed on Saturday, June 13, 2020

A Special thanks goes out to Nick Martin of Pennsy Productions for allowing me to use a part of one shot and audio for two shots as mine was unusable.

His Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCi8FZwxlUj7CqFTceKAohnA

His Video: youtube.com/watch?v=RcChMxnHlDU

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Norfolk & Western 475

MPT Productions 2020-06-05 | Norfolk & Western 475 is a 4-8-0 Mastodon type locomotive built in 1906 by the Baldwin Locomotive works in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the only 4-8-0 in operation today.

We see 475 on a short branch line mixed freight for photographers.

Filmed on Saturday, October 5, 2019

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40: Steaming Through the Wintry Woods

MPT Productions 2020-05-15 | On a warm winter's day, New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 broke the still silence of a Pennsylvania winter day.

This is a reupload of a video I uploaded back in January. This is partially due to the fact that I needed to re-edit the video, and also that I need more content to keep uploading.

A special thanks goes out to Train Chamber for letting me use two of his shots.

His Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCv54LW6bWN3LwyO2Tmxulfw

His Video: youtu.be/KKxBxfKFLts

His Second Edit: youtu.be/pAcNkP47ZV4

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad: Up and Over Cumbres Pass

MPT Productions 2020-05-08 | The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is one of the top railroad's in the entire world and was rated as America's best scenic train ride in 2019. Watch this video, and you'll find out why.

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To commemorate such a milestone, I compiled shots I captured last June on the Chama side of the railroad.

Locomotives 484 and 489 are featured in this video.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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60 Years of Silence on the N&W

MPT Productions 2020-05-06 | Today marks 60 years since the last steam powered train run by the N&W. One of the last class 1 railroads to dieselize was also one of the fastest. This video is to commemorate the extraordinary the N&W once was.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Durango & Silverton 473: 20 Years of Steam to Silverton

MPT Productions 2020-05-06 | Saturday, May 6, 2020, 20 years ago to the day, marked the first time the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad ran a train to Silverton for the first time in the 21st century. The train was pulled by none other than 473. Enjoy a short video from 2019 of 473 pulling trains to and from Silverton.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Durango & Silverton 482: 28 Years of Steam on the Durango & Silverton

MPT Productions 2020-05-02 | Saturday, May 2, 1992 marked the first time since the D&RGW days that locomotive 482 pulled a train under its own power. Since then, 482 has become the face of the railroad being on their logo and has seen lots of use in 28 years.

In 1991, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad traded their K-37 #497 for the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad's 482 which sat in Chama rusting away for years. In just a mere 7 months from arriving in Durango, the locomotive was once again under steam.

482 has been my personal favorite Durango & Silverton locomotive since I found out about the railroad in the mid-late 2000s at just a few years old, and it was the first K-36 and D&RGW locomotive I ever saw and rode in person. It holds an extremely special place in my heart.

With that being said, enjoy a compilation I made with 2019 footage of Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad 482.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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Pere Marquette 1225

MPT Productions 2020-03-20 | It has been awhile since I've looked back at my first real chasing experience with 1225. With everything going on in the world now and without having much do, I figured I'd upload a video of it re-edited and much better than how it was in 2018.

Everett Railroad 11: Autumn in the Alleghenies

MPT Productions 2020-03-16 | Since there isn't going to be any steam on the Everett Railroad this weekend, I figured I'd re-edit and greatly improve my Everett video from October.

Back in mid-October, I visited the Everett Railroad to capture some steam with some color in the trees. The clips were not great, and the best locations were not achieved, but enjoy some steam as there won't be much for the foreseeable future.

Filmed on Sunday, October 13, 2019

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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An Evening in Chama

MPT Productions 2020-02-29 | Just a daily routine that happens in the Chama yard everyday.

Steam Whistle Compilation

MPT Productions 2020-01-03 | The Steam Whistle is one of the most beautiful sounds in the world. In this video, we listen to many different whistles ranging from Hooters to 6 Chimes.

Locomotives and whistles featured in this Video:

Everett Railroad 11 - Northern Pacific 5 Chime
New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40 - Lonergan 3 Chime
Strasburg Railroad 90 - Reading 6 Chime
CNJ 113 - PRR 3 Chime
Reading & Northern 425 - Baltimore & Ohio 3 Chime
Cumbres & Toltec 463 - D&RGW Hooter
Durango & Silverton 473 - D&RGW 3 Chime
Norfolk & Western 475 - N&W 12 Inch Hooter
Durango & Silverton 476 - Lunkenheimer 3 Chime
Durango & Silverton 482 - Powell 3 Chime
Cumbres & Toltec 484 - Flat Top 5 Chime
Durango & Silverton 486 - D&RGW 5 Chime
Cumbres & Toltec 489 - ATSF 6 Chime
Norfolk & Western 611 - Hancock 3 Chime
Nickel Plate Road 765 - Nathan 6 Chime

Filmed at the Strasburg Railroad, the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad, the Everett Railroad, the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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New Hope & Ivyland Railroad 40: Steaming Through the Wintry Woods

MPT Productions 2020-01-01 | From late November to late December, the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad brings out their steam locomotive number 40 to pull Santa Claus Trains for passengers. Although 40 did not run during the summer and fall months this year, we made sure to take a trip to see it on the last weekend in December, and end the decade out with a great chase. On this unseasonably warm December day, we took advantage of capturing 40 in beautiful locations with great weather conditions. 40 was also wearing a special whistle for the weekend, a Lonergan 3 Chime. Enjoy backwoods steam at its finest on the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad.

Filmed on Saturday, December 28, 2019

A special thanks goes out to Train Chamber for providing me with a great shot to use.

Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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CNJ 113: Steaming Into Christmas

MPT Productions 2019-12-02 | CNJ 113 is an 0-6-0 switcher built by ALCo in June of 1923. 113 has staggering 45,800 lbs of tractive effort, a huge amount for a switcher. Because of this, 113 is able to reach speeds of about 20 mph with 8-10 cars in tow. 113 did not fail to disappoint on the last day of November pulling the first of two days of Santa Specials. We will catch 113 at a variety of spots along the Minersville and Schuylkill Haven Branches. On this day, 113 wore two whistles: a PRR 3 Chime and a Hooter from a Mine Lokie.

I would like to extend a special thanks to Steve Gilbert and Train Chamber. Steve allowed me to mount my GoPro on the 113 and gave me permission to blow the whistle. Two experiences I will never forget. Going all over the engine and getting dirty trying to find the perfect spot made me feel like I was a part of the crew. I would like to thank Train Chamber for allowing me to use some secondary shots implemented throughout the video.

Filmed on Saturday, November 30, 2019

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Filmed & Edited by Mark Turkovich

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