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Hey Everybody,

I had some fun using my digital camera in video mode. It started out as an idea that turned into a full-length production. Enjoy!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujN-f2ZiYXA

Also, here's a shot from our daylight run seen in the second half of the video:



That's all for now...

"Throttle Jockey In-Training"
Bryan

NICE VIDEO !!!!!

Very nice.

Would love to hang out on a real freight line for a day and see what it's really like. Is everyone really nice? How do you like working there? Ive been thinking about switching careers, but I'm not sure if I want to make that leap yet.

Nice video. I especially liked that it didn't have any annoying music in it--just the sounds of the engines. I do have one suggestion, though, try to get a wind filter for the microphone, that would have made it even better!

-- Garry K

I forgot to ask--what was the wind chill out on the running boards outside the locos? :-)

-- Garry K

mikerm19 wrote:Very nice.

Would love to hang out on a real freight line for a day and see what it's really like. Is everyone really nice? How do you like working there? Ive been thinking about switching careers, but I'm not sure if I want to make that leap yet.

I'm thankful to work where I do because the majority of us are train geeks. In an industry where we have a negative image because our love affair with trains, I don't feel out of place.

I love working for Marquette Rail because we're an employee-owned company, which means we all chip in to make OUR company successful. I can't count how many times I've left work feeling like I made a difference.

As for jumping off the cliff, I want you to know that it's not only a job change, but a lifestyle change. You know when you're going to work, but it's hard to predict when you're going home. You have to deal with the cold and snow, the rain and thunderstorms, locusts, floods, etc...

Lastly, being raised in a railroad family, I couldn't see myself doing anything else.

Let me know if I can be of anymore assistance.

"Throttle Jockey In-Training"
Bryan

Garry K wrote:Nice video. I especially liked that it didn't have any annoying music in it--just the sounds of the engines. I do have one suggestion, though, try to get a wind filter for the microphone, that would have made it even better!

-- Garry K

Amen to the lack of music. Nothing beats the sound of a turbocharged EMD!! As for a wind filter, I'm not sure if I can do anything about that because of the location of the microphone. It's a Kodak Z740, so if you can find me a solution to my problem, I'm all ears!!

"Throttle Jockey In-Training"
Bryan

PS: The wind wasn't so bad because it was one of those "warmer" days...

Nice job Camera Guy Bry. Lets work on a new one tomarrow. And yes folks. For those of you thinking about getting into the industry, be careful what you wish for. It will be your life until you quit, retire or die. Personally though, I have no regrets. If its in the blood, you will be around for along time.

tallguybry wrote:

mikerm19 wrote:Very nice.

Would love to hang out on a real freight line for a day and see what it's really like. Is everyone really nice? How do you like working there? Ive been thinking about switching careers, but I'm not sure if I want to make that leap yet.

I'm thankful to work where I do because the majority of us are train geeks. In an industry where we have a negative image because our love affair with trains, I don't feel out of place.

I love working for Marquette Rail because we're an employee-owned company, which means we all chip in to make OUR company successful. I can't count how many times I've left work feeling like I made a difference.

As for jumping off the cliff, I want you to know that it's not only a job change, but a lifestyle change. You know when you're going to work, but it's hard to predict when you're going home. You have to deal with the cold and snow, the rain and thunderstorms, locusts, floods, etc...

Lastly, being raised in a railroad family, I couldn't see myself doing anything else.

Let me know if I can be of anymore assistance.

"Throttle Jockey In-Training"
Bryan

They hiring? lol

AveryRdhouse wrote:Nice job Camera Guy Bry. Lets work on a new one tomorrow. And yes folks. For those of you thinking about getting into the industry, be careful what you wish for. It will be your life until you quit, retire or die. Personally though, I have no regrets. If its in the blood, you will be around for along time.

Thanks for the compliments big guy!! Lets do that! I'll put the camera in the car tonight.

I partially agree with you Bill. I have no regrets when it comes to becoming a railroader. I left the security of being a Dispatcher to follow my dream of being an engineer. I'm glad I did. I just regret not being able to do it sooner...

"Throttle Jockey In-Training"
Bryan

PS: Looks like we're going to have a doozy tomorrow. The computer says there's 89 cars waiting for us in Grand Rapids. Bring a lunch!!!!

Those engines simply purred. I 2nd the comment it must have been a little chilly for some of the filming