Reading & Northern

[@BlueCometProductions]

I just [redacted] to this video

[@HematomaFalafalPatrol]

hot dang dude

[@074042RSB]

Genocide is still actually frowned upon, believe it or not considering current events. And whilst committing genocide whilst watching KZbin is impressive and all, I would still keep that off of the internet. Completely. Not just redacting it.

[@ToledoRails]

@@074042RSBso you’re saying when I yoink my noodle to this video my baby batter in a sock is genocide? Weird.

[@merrimacksacoproductions4497]

Easily the best cinematic of railroading I've ever seen! Beautiful locations, equipment, and composure of your shots, all coming together seamlessly, truly doesn't get any better than this!

[@calebjackson6082]

I don't think I can express enough how much I absolutely love this video! From the powerful shots of #425 charging through the mountains to the spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountains that surround it, it perfectly embodies everything I love about this hobby. Amazing job! Now if only I had the money to go here.

[@MPT_Productions]

Absolutely breathtaking video, Joe! This was by far your best video ever, and the sequence of shots just flow so well. You really did 425 and the gorge justice with this one. All we need now is 2102

[@cassscenicproductions8888]

This is amazing. Amazing video Joe. I hope to see 425 someday.

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

Well worth the wait, love seeing you step up your game each time.

[@davidpoor8638]

This has to be about THE BEST steam video I have seen in years!!! This one is freakin' AWESOME!!! Joe you really nailed it with this one!! B E A U T I F U L!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@fuscoproductions]

Thank you so much for the kind words. They mean a lot!

[@StrictlySteam]

Absolutely incredible! Such a beautiful film you’ve made! This has got to be some of the most high-quality, and best produced content in this whole category of railroading. Also not to mention the stellar editing and creative styles used throughout the whole thing! And could I ask what camera(s) you used to make this? Again, outstanding job, Mr. Joe Fusco! I always look forward to a new upload from you. Keep up all the great work you’re doing!

[@BMMEC6000]

Jeez! This is absolutely incredible! It sure it 4K I’ll tell you that! Guy’s out here using Imax quality cameras!

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Enjoyed the upload found it very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos]

This is a great video! I want to see this beautiful locomotive in person someday. At least my favorite 4-6-2 Pacific, Oregon Railway and Navigation Company (OR&NC) 197 ex UP 3203, will be returning to steam in late 2022 or early 2023!

[@vanislescotty]

This was outstanding. I'll watch it again. So many camera angles. Very well edited. Well done!

[@FranciscoAntonio-rd1eu]

Dios!, qué hermoso vídeo y que hermosas personas, gracias.

[@PennsyPro]

Phenomenal work once again! The way this video flows is absolute perfection.

[@chasespadavecchia6407]

It is amazing to see something we all commonly know on such high-quality film. This is beyond perfect work; fantastic job Joe.

[@fuscoproductions]

Thanks Chase! Maybe we can give the same treatment to another locomotive we are both familiar with sometime. ;-)

[@tylerfenderson2500]

Joe you have simply blasted folks on KZbin away with this amazing video!!! Excellent work!!

[@fuscoproductions]

Thanks Tyler!!

[@corntater5848]

AWASOME video you should be proud of the work you did

[@kiwianimationssolomonsharp6250]

This is probably the best video I've seen of 425, this is incredible!

[@ct737]

Excellent production. Are you shooting Canon raw? And that long range zoom around 9:12 is incredible! I can't tell if that's digital zoom or not, but that must be a very long lens!

[@fuscoproductions]

It is a long lens in deed! 200mm on a crop sensor.

[@fuscoproductions]

Also Raw indeed - how’d ya know?

[@ct737]

@@fuscoproductions It’s very filmic soft contrast. I’ve never seen colors that good without shooting log and extra color grading (and 10bit color). Most peoples videos in 4K look too washed out. Yours is not too harsh, and has way better dynamic range than any other train video I’ve seen… which is only possible in Log. I also know that I can only get that film look if I film in v-log on my LUMIX. It looks amazing! Is it a Canon DSLR? Gosh I could ask a million questions on how you achieved this look.

[@FoxRiverRailfan]

Master Class Production. Well done! Worth the full watch.

[@jakestockmal2588]

Simply magical! Glad I could make it into the video at 4:02. It was nice running into you on a few days in the gorge.

[@rickj6348]

What a gorgeous locomotive!

[@endlesspossibilities4786]

this video obviously took a lot of creativity, planning and hard work. It really paid off. Well done!!

[@Xander-m1w]

Wow! The quality is amazing! What did you use to make this?

[@HematomaFalafalPatrol]

haven't gotten past the title but there's no point in waiting to say that this is great work

[@firegrateproductions]

Fantastic video! By far one of the most cinematic videos I've seen of any train. PERIOD!

[@la6009]

Excuse me Joe, But with which camera are you filming the R&N 425 in this video ? By the way, very nice video, well done !

[@eliteproductions7636]

Awesome video! Did you use a drone for the “model railroad” shots?

[@fuscoproductions]

Thank you! No drone - just a long lens and long hike!

[@eliteproductions7636]

@@fuscoproductions oh cool!

[@565fan]

I have ridden this line a number of times, and still found you locations both surprising and recognizable. I was in tears at the end.

[@fuscoproductions]

Thanks, Tim! Your compliments mean a lot. I’m glad those emotions came through the screen. I’ve always wanted to “do justice” to the 425 and the Lehigh Gorge, and this is the first time I really felt I came close. I am looking forward to the return of the 2102 but the 425 holds a special place in my heart.

[@BrodieProductions412]

Amazing video

[@imagreatbigman]

What was the whistles the 425 was wearing in this video? I recognize the Reading Six Chime, but not the others.

[@fuscoproductions]

The other whistles you hear include a Powell 3-chime (at the “Echo Canyon” chapter), a CB&Q 5-chime (at the Turn Hole Tunnel chapter), a Nathan 3-chime (at the Reflections chapter), and a PRR 3-chime (at the end credits)… I think that’s all of them!

[@rbmn425trainzandroid.3]

@@fuscoproductions and the one whistle in this vídeo? Minute 0:27

[@fuscoproductions]

@@rbmn425trainzandroid.3 it’s a Reading 6 chime copy machined from a steel boiler tube.

[@rayzie8599]

i feel like i'm cheating at life to be able to watch this footage for free

[@AuthenticCocoa]

I heard on k&l trainz Steve the owner of k&l trainz was with you

[@ConductorSmith]

Absolutely gorgeous film!

[@leonardfibigerlewis]

Mr Fusco, you the Master & Genius with a Soul that knows what sounds and scenes strikes home. Your footage and skills gave me goosebumps allover! I give you the deepest thanks and respect I can muster.

[@fuscoproductions]

Thank you so much for your kind words. It’s comments like these that make me want to keep making these videos!

[@KeystoneRailProductions]

Absolutely stunning!

[@TyTytheTrainGuy]

Great video Joe, it was great meeting you.

[@fuscoproductions]

Likewise Ty Ty! Both you and your dad!

[@AJKPenguin]

Thank you @Joe Fusco for a hidden gem of Pennsylvania.

[@weirdoburritopros7505]

I temper having a blast going threw those tunnels, no pun intended.

[@OldIronVideo]

Dear Joe I have a question, I am new to using an actual camera to railfan videos, I found if I'm not zoomed in with the engine constantly in frame the engine goes out of focus, how can I have the engine be in focus without zooming in on it?

[@fuscoproductions]

Hey! A lot to get into here on a KZbin comment, but the short version is: shoot with a small aperture (f10.0 or greater) for heavily zoomed in shots to maintain deeper depth of field. More of the image will be in focus and once without need for adjustment.

[@trailwayt9H337]

Very very Beautifull 💚 catching.. Thankyou for your good efforts.. and thanks to lovely beautifull steam locomotive engine train ❤️🧡💛💚

[@rayzie8599]

ok this is officially my favorite youtube channel

[@fuscoproductions]

Thanks for the kind words! More to come… :-)

[@hirampriggott1689]

i';ve seen these thing on Lehigh River Gorge. Love the sound.

[@thomasweekley9209]

This is amazing work! You should be very proud.

[@fuscoproductions]

Thank you!

[@wrrail]

How do you get these so smooth shots!!!

[@fuscoproductions]

Exterior shots were (mostly) taken with a tripod, and onboard shots were taken handheld using lenses with IS. That being said, it does take practice!

[@bigjohnrailproductions8370]

Very Phenmenal video. May Bill Rest In Peace.

[@PhilbruProduction]

Very, very nice. Thanks ! Philippe

[@OldIronVideo]

I think I want to work/live hear in the future it's so awesome

[@ianschutt6242]

Great pictures...and GREAT audio!

[@thomasweekley9209]

I have two questions: 1) Isn’t 425 due for her annual 15 year inspection next year? 2) With 2102 possibly coming back soon, where will that leave 425?

[@fuscoproductions]

1) Yes, #425’s inspection is coming up soon. That was a part of the reason I wanted to document it so much this year! I am currently working on two weekends worth of footage from the fall foliage excursions with the 425. It’ll be done when it’s done. LOL 2) Wish I had an answer for you there. The best I can say is we will all have to wait and see!

[@AuthenticCocoa]

And also did Steve tell you that he is making a 425

[@dlasky]

Why do railway lines run along rivers?

[@fuscoproductions]

Great question - when dealing with steep mountain terrain, following a river usually provides a much gentler climb than trying to climb over the mountain passes. Many railroads used this technique for navigating through mountain ridges when a river was also present.

[@dlasky]

@@fuscoproductions Makes sense. Thanks for the reply!

[@maxm2317]

Gorgeous video, my friend!

[@JamesAttwellPhotography]

Incredible video, Joe.

[@evanf1293]

Those sure were some greats shots, 425 sure is a beauty.

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Awesome video!

[@keeperofsteamstudios6654]

Phenomenal video Joe!

[@kawasakiz76]

Great video!!

[@steamtrainfra4377]

Great video as usual and big thought to Bill Frederickson.

[@rbmn425trainzandroid.3]

the end what happened with whistle reading 6 chime original the 425? the Reading 6 chime 10 may 2008

[@steamtrainfra4377]

@@rbmn425trainzandroid.3 I wanted to know what happened to the RDG 6 Chime of 10 May 2008

[@-_Spiral_-]

I’ve been in love with your work ever since 2014, possibly even older. It’s been so pleasant to see how far you’ve gotten. With this. It’s like a movie! Godspeed for now, 425.

[@fuscoproductions]

Thanks for the kind words. It’s comments like these that keep me going! I have more 425 stuff slated to come out soon. Keep your eyes peeled in the next few days!

[@fuscoproductions]

@ethanpiscatello9297 As usual, my upcoming 425 video (shot over three days last month) is taking longer than expected to finish… sit tight. Working on it!

[@-_Spiral_-]

@@fuscoproductions If there’s one thing I have, it’s definitely patience for hard working people like you. The fact that it’s taking longer actually makes me happier; since it’s being given more time to be perfected. I know I’ll love it, just like I loved the Tunkhannock Excursion in what, 2009? I’ll be right here.

[@madisoncorps1]

Well done!