MBM Productions: Wheeling and Lake Erie - East End Sampler

[@floridarailfan]

What type of tripod are you using? The video is incredibly steady

[@MetraF40C607]

I use the Manfrotto 504 head with the 546 tripod. Current MSRP from Manfrotto is $1039.99. Ebay is suggested. The camera, in case that's a wonder, is the Sony AX-100. Video is shot in 4K at 30fps, the camera's highest working setting.

[@floridarailfan]

@@MetraF40C607 Goodness that's a steep price. I have the AX-33, have you found better results with or without the BOSS turned on?

[@MetraF40C607]

@@floridarailfan I can't recall if I use it, but here's the best advice I can give. Save up some cash and find the 504 head and the 546 tripod separately on Ebay. The heavier the equipment you use, the steadier your shots will be.

[@garyburg9504]

East End ?? Of what? By the way, is Rook Yards the end of the line? I know what I call outbound heads south and west (the old Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad). Used to be a track map on the website, can't find it now.

[@MetraF40C607]

It is a generalization as this footage was all shot on the east end of the Wheeling's system. No, Rook is not the end of the line. The P&WV is all timetable east-west.

[@garyburg9504]

@@MetraF40C607 ==Wouldn't the east end be in Maryland? I did find a track map. Thanks.

[@MetraF40C607]

The very east end of the railroad is Connellsville, PA. As I said, the phrase "The East End" is a generalization of this being the eastern end of their system.

[@garyburg9504]

@@MetraF40C607 >>Yes, I see now, rechecking the map. They have trackage rights to Hagerstown, Maryland via CSX. Thanks, and I must add the video is prime !

[@MetraF40C607]

Thank you for watching. Definitely appreciate it.

[@CRSD60I]

Nice work dude

[@jimmybraum942]

So, is there a finished project? I model the Wheeling, and was wondering

[@MetraF40C607]

Not yet, no. I am planning on a 2020 release for this program if I can ever find the time.

[@bhproductions1061]

What time was it when the train went by the N&W bridge at 8:00

[@MetraF40C607]

About noon, but that's not the regular crew that makes that move. Using that time wouldn't net you anything productive.

[@richardharrisjr.8862]

Nice video bro rich from Boston mass

[@mrbootz74]

sweet