Norfolk Southern Heritage Units: "Central of Georgia"

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[@walterfink9782]

Of all the thousands of videos I've seen, you're the first photographer who talks about lighting. I've been a professional photographer, since 1975. Everything shot on film. Lighting is so important. Some videos I see, are shot directly into the sun. The trains come out underexposed with flair galore. You know the rest. Polarizing filters also help, at times. Your shots came out fantastic. I like the one with the deer. The deer added some excitement. Great!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks so much Walter, there seem to be very few videographers that understand the concept of lighting, and I get a chance to meet plenty of photographers, who understand it but on the video side nobody seems to get it lol, hence why I talk about it! Glad you appreciate the effort!! All of these things play into my location decision-making on a chase!!

[@kens.3729]

You’re the “Official Chase Man”. NO ONE comes even remotely close to you. You WIN. 😬👍

[@RailfanRowan]

Hecc yeah Ken, thanks for the awesome new title!!

[@fostrailphotos]

I almost did that with the reading lines and southern in the contest

[@fostrailphotos]

At the same time

[@leadhelmet1314]

What about Distant Signal

[@vuurvrrailfanner4656]

@@leadhelmet1314 we dont talk about that..

[@trashrabbit69]

Good to see the 8101 leading, that K5HLA is still beautiful as ever!

[@RailfanRowan]

Yes and cleannnnnn!!!

[@hunter0491]

Nice catch of 8101 and K5HLA Rowan! And his sister NS 8105 has a Hybrid K5HLA too!!

[@multicolorfilms]

Another fantastic production!

[@christianchaplain1305]

Great “catch” again Railfan Rowan! I especially liked the part near the end of this video with the deer crossing the track. God bless you friend. ☝🏼

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks as always brother!!

[@bhurley5243]

I enjoy seeing the Heritage trains. Keep up the good work.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you B Hurley!!

[@roberthuron9160]

Man,you have an 👁eye,for lighting,background,and a little added drama! Beautiful work,and knowing your territory! One frame grab,gives you an album cover(coming off that S curve),straight up head shot! NEAT,AND SO WELL DONE! The only thing missing,is the rear shot !! Rowan,thank you,for that thoughtful video and the great deal of pride in your workmanship! What a crew,you've got,for backup,to use the down Maine description,"FINESTKIND",as I don't know what a Virginan would put it! Thank you again! As always,you are awesome 👌👏😎😀🙌😄👌👏😎!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks as always for the kind words Robert!!

[@ARP_GA]

Great Video Rowan! I saw my first Heritage Unit not long ago in Buford, GA. It was the Central Line of NJ but I hope to see the COG soon! Thanks for being such an awesome guy and Happy Foaming!

[@RailfanRowan]

You're welcome fluffy, thanks for being a loyal subscriber!!

[@ARP_GA]

@@RailfanRowan Thanks Rowan! I wish I found you earlier than I did and I love your video when you got in the cab of 611. That was cool! Also today I saw the Central Line of NJ again and the Executive train!

[@Phantom-Signal]

Man you got some great sunlight in these videos, keep up the great work. Cheers from Ontario 🇨🇦

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you, and will do! Greetings from Virginia, USA

[@garymoore7201]

Awesome scenes Rowan, just perfect!! Yes that ole Southern bridge has character.. but it’s not the only thing!!! Take care & Keep Smiling 😉

[@RailStalkerAdventures]

Hey Rowan, I caught #8101 while I was at the NS Railyard and saw her shoving some cars around a year or two ago and that was a neat sight to see in my opinion. Awesome video and God Bless you and your family, brother.

[@jamesbrooker7748]

I love seeing the heritage units. Catching them multiple times on the same run is a bonus. As always - great video and thanks for always keeping me interested. Chase ON.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks as always James!!!

[@cameronreason]

Rowan,you take amazing footage.. the pan shot was sick! And of course the finale as the the sun and dark clouds meet was a beautiful site.. Thanks for sharing!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks as always Cameron! I was very pleased with how this came out, you're welcome for sharing, to God be the Glory!

[@michael7423]

Other than the green Southern heritage unit this is my second favorite of all the Norfolk Southern Heritage units! Thanks again for sharing Rowan!!!

[@RailfanRowan]

You're welcome, thanks for watching Michael!!

[@WayneKline]

Another great video and chase action Rowan. You nailed it well and truly with the S Curve location. Well done 👍

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you Wayne!!

[@thomasmackowiak]

Thank you for documenting the Norfolk Southern Central of Georgia Heritage Unit in this video. You obtained some really great shots of this unit. The 8101 is a beautiful unit. I cannot remember if I have seen a video of this unit in the lead on a train before. Thank you for sharing this video with us!

[@RailfanRowan]

It was definitely the first time leading for me, thanks for always tuning in!!

[@NorthCountryTrains]

It’s been a while since we got a good old Rowan-style chase... and he doesn’t disappoint!

[@RailfanRowan]

I hope to never!!

[@cathyoldham7596]

What a fun video! Great catches, great shots, and great job as always!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you for watching Cathy!!

[@jeffstonge3056]

Fantastic shots… light could NOT have been better. From FXBG…. Keep up the great work!!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Jeff, maybe I'll run into you one day!

[@Ozarkrailfanprod8098]

Nice catch Bro! I saw my first HU Sunday! It was 1069 leading a BNSF Z train

[@jerrywhitrock1885]

The mighty hunter stalking his prey. Very nice Rowan.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Jerry!!!!

[@sgrehner]

Wow man another one very awesome love the 8101 I caught Norfolk southern 4000 after a long time of finding it!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Steve!!

[@TrainTrackTrav]

Great chase Brother Rowan! The lighting got better and better as the video went on. Blessings from SoCal!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks, blessings to you as well!

[@northernohiorailfanningpro8899]

Great chase man! 8101 is one of my favorite HUs. Keep up the great work!

[@RailfanRowan]

I think it's one of my new favorites too!!!

[@philknerr4587]

Loved your chase as usual. The final shot nothing but gold

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Phil, I knew it would be!! To God be the Glory for.the beauty!

[@j.m.youngquist419]

The Wings on the front look awesome, fantastic job !

[@SEWisconsinRailfan]

Gotta say this is my favorite heritage unit, great video!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks man!

[@trapdriver7006]

Excellent video I enjoyed watching it.👍😁😁😁😁😁😁🚂🇬🇧

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank ya!

[@chesterraybon3442]

Love those wings on the front and back. Always a pretty set of engines to shoot. Love that old bridge also. Have driven under it 100's of times. Great video and great locations. Take care. 😎👍👌

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Chester, will do buddy!!

[@theelginrailfan9489]

That an awesome unit!

[@ryantheredrailfan2535]

I just subbed to your channel! Awesome videos! Awesome catches! I love that you say keep foaming!

[@NS8098Railfan]

Saw that heritage unit leading 16T on Wednesday!

[@jameschisholm5288]

Glad to see you posting Rowan. As an activist via VHSR and VRPI I'd love to see passenger rail along the B line. Those small towns on that line and the many others in the Shenandoah Valley should get weekend tourists perhaps via some version of VRE weekend service some day. I'm sure the hotels and restaurants would appreciate the business!

[@RailfanRowan]

That would be great in theory, unfortunately I don't think the profits would justify the cost sadly.... They won't even bring VRE to Haymarket!! :(

[@jameschisholm5288]

@@RailfanRowan I am hopeful. Much has happened in Virginia in the last 20 years

[@theoriginalrailfan203]

That’s a great catch my brotha I caught central of Georgia and the Norfolk southern heritage unit up in cresson with UP power

[@daveb7950]

Hi Rowan, my wife and I really enjoyed the video on the Georgia heritage unit. What a beautiful locomotive. You do an awesome job. Thanks.

[@RailfanRowan]

So glad I could help out with bonding time!! Lol, thanks for viewing!!

[@rhythmrailroad1101]

Outstanding work sir! I enjoy your videos very much. You make it very exciting and interesting to watch from scene to scene! Excellent. NOW GO GET GAS DUDE!!!!! 😂

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Rhythm, stick with me and we'll have a lot of fun!! Thanks for the viewership!

[@MarkTheLostTraveler]

That final shot was awesome!!!!

[@RailfanRowan]

Was certainly beautiful!!

[@jakelee5361]

Saw this today At Shenandoah Junction Leading 12Z! Has a beautiful Hybrid K5HLA horn! I’m a CSX guy, Love me some CSX, but I’ve always Loved NS. Love your channel!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Jake, I appreciate having you. I actually almost had to work the setoff for that 12Z. Unfortunately we left 2 hours.before arrival

[@jakelee5361]

@@RailfanRowan man that sucks. Oh well there’s Always more opportunities!

[@PennsylvaniaRailProductions]

Great episode Rowan! Enjoyed the chase and wonderful video as always!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you, loyal viewer!!

[@1949rgs]

Great "golden hour" shots!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Bob, they're my favorites!

[@fostoriadistrictrailfan3907]

Just another amazing video!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Fostoria!!!

[@2bigrailfans724]

Awesome chase and great catch! 20/20 on the HUs! Well done young man.

[@artillerest43rdva7]

Wow love that Southern RR bridge, here there are some NY Central art deco concrete bridges near the route 198. they have steel deck bridge with concrete on either side of the bridge. it makes it look better then a plane steel deck bridge. back in the day when it was not just about functional, but make it look appealing to the public. thanks for the great videos. some day I will have to get some equipment and go out chasing trains.

[@RailfanRowan]

That's awesome!!

[@dragonite0067]

Such a beautiful unit always been one of my favorites

[@rouell5630]

That final shot was the best place to see that unit passed, Great video.

[@RailfanRowan]

Great finale huh!?

[@haganhale3064]

Im proud to be A Georgian that's for sure. Such a clean horn.

[@AmtrakTBL]

Lmao the gas tank on empty part was pretty funny. Nice chase Rowan.

[@RailfanRowan]

Dude, it happens all. the. time. But to this day I have never run out of gas

[@iatif1995]

8101 has the best K5HLA on NS Ever!!!! Awesome!

[@Arg312]

Yessir..

[@aidenwhite2838]

I caught the Central of Georgia HU in River Rouge, Michigan which was very cool

[@rogergusty1722]

Watching your video was better than watching Saturday night viewing on UK television!!!

[@sirloinofbeef3862]

Time team?

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you very much!!

[@Enjoyer.762]

The UK is a technocratic and Neo Feudalist dystopia. The US is almost there as well. Right after the globalist billionaires and ruling class kills off freedom of speech entirely.

[@dallasguy3306]

Golden-hour photography is the best. Evening sun rules. Sunlight AND dark clouds? A surefire winner.

[@RailfanRowan]

Oh yeah man for sure, the Lord blessed me with a pretty view that day, TO HIM BE THE GLORY FOR ALL CREATION AMEN!

[@TrainsOhio]

Awesome footage! Glad you got it!

[@RailfanRowan]

It was def a blessing to get it!

[@afterburnerjoslyn6459]

Great shots, shared it on F.B. NS picture & Video group

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you soooo much for the share!!!

[@railfancannon9321]

Awesome catches Rowan that engine does look clean keep up the good work my friend

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Cannon, you're loyal

[@railfancannon9321]

@@RailfanRowan yes I always am and I’m glad to be your friend

[@donaldfaris4798]

What my Friday needed a Rowan train chase!

[@RailfanRowan]

Hecc yeah man, glad I could deliver that for ya!!

[@jeffbrewer9515]

Gas tank running empty, made me laugh, great video. Jeff (Somerset UK)

[@RailfanRowan]

Happens a little too often!! Thanks for watching!! :)

[@JP-wv8tc]

Nice Work Railfan Rowan! From Jeff Cincinnati

[@kimberlyatwood5154]

Luv the curve shots - so cool!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Kimberly!!

[@RFMCabooseNP1713]

Super great shots.

[@lnrailroad3215]

Another excellent job Rowan. Your editing is primo! Would like to see you feature some coal trains soon!

[@RailfanRowan]

Stay tuned!!! Got a coal train coming your way!!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you as always!!

[@adventurerian5872]

Man what a beautiful unit! I missed him on 179 recently never even seen this unit! Great video look forward to the next one!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Ian, the next one's going to be great!! ;)

[@adventurerian5872]

No problem, and I’m sure it will. Have a good day

[@stevebarbier5602]

Another good video, thank you Rowan.........................

[@RailfanRowan]

You're welcome thank you!!

[@SOU6900]

😆 NYC heritage unit just rolled through Goldsboro probably 30 minutes ago with NS 1800 in the consist with 4 other units.

[@theelginrailfan9489]

Awesome!

[@nsvirginiafankelly9526]

Nice job!! Hard to catch em that clean and leading. Cool!!

[@tomhorst1427]

Love this video! Could you get a shot of the Rockville bridge in Harrisburg?

[@BonaireRailfan]

Great video and keep up this great work, 214 is Jacksonville Florida to Rutherford, Pennsylvania

[@RailfanRowan]

Yep, I was at Rutherford this week

[@TimWhiteRailProductions]

Great Catch Rowan!

[@irish00011]

Rowan: At my age, I would find it a little stressful, for attempting to do what you do regularly. I understand age shouldn't become an issue, but in the human life cycle, it just does. So, I watch other video contributors on youtube as well. Pennsylvania's 'Trains 21' with A.C., is a fantastic contributor, and he is not a spring chicken either. And then there Central Florida's Danny Harmon with 'Distant Signal', who has gray hair and a few face wrinkles. There are quite a few more, but they're in their prime. You have a great hobby, and you work diligently at it.

[@RailfanRowan]

I'm very familiar with both of those channels, they put out great content!!

[@jonathanrinda7171]

Very nice views of the special NS train from Central GA.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Jonathan, TGBTG

[@trainsandmore612]

Wow nice catch Rowan!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks!

[@lynndenison8602]

Yeah they are good shots of the train I love trains I just hate living by the track I can just look out from my bedroom and balcony or just few steps out of my apt building and I walk or drive over the track I can hear the train thought the night all year long

[@lynndenison8602]

Oh am from Michigan up in the thumb of Huron County city of Bad Axe

[@RailfanRowan]

Wow that's pretty far from me!

[@charleskesner1302]

I remember in the 60's seeing a Central of Georgia box car on a Western Maryland freight. It had a unique and modern design for the time. It was painted dark grey and light grey. Quie unique.

[@RailfanRowan]

Interesting, I can't see that I've ever seen freight cars still in service with their markings actually, I've seen many others but not those

[@elifalls356]

This Unit has not come to KC for months like 4, its crazy that he is like ignoring the Missouri and Kansas area ;/. This video was a great and very clean and awesome K5HL, he is a beauty to lead though!

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Another great video!!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Bryan, TGBTG

[@bryanlloyd1099]

@@RailfanRowan you are welcome my friend!!

[@NSandBNSFrailfanProductions]

Nice video Rowan!!!! I got that one a couple of times before

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks man!

[@NSandBNSFrailfanProductions]

No problem

[@railfanbobby5905]

Thats my favorite heritage unit

[@RailfanBrettRailfanning]

Nice video stay safe god bless and happy Foaming

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Brett, stay safe God bless Happy Foaming!!

[@johnwatson8820]

great catch as usual,greetings from suffolk uk avid ns fan and modeller,5* !!

[@kodarailfaner3415]

Hey rowen I seen 4001 in Stanley a last week it was so cool

[@RailfanRowan]

Hey nice profile photo!!!!! I just found this comment!!

[@DistantHorn]

Very awesome catch bro!!

[@sebastienearly5369]

Watching your videos causes me to recall the excitement of train chasing on Vancouver Island back in 1971! Do you also work for NS as you know many of the crew members... Fantastic videos! ...Mike

[@RailfanRowan]

Yes, I'm a CO in Shenandoah

[@OwensRailPro39]

That's my second favorite heritage unit my first is Pennsylvania. I have 3 more to see 1065,1073, and 1074

[@michaelwells3680]

need to carry a 5 gal fuel can. Great catch love that unit

[@RailfanRowan]

Lol yes!!

[@nathanstrains4365]

Awesome Rowan!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Nathan!!

[@dennisnicholson952]

As someone with a lifelong interest in still photography, I understand the importance of lighting in every image. Yet I would guess that how you use light may be different, in some cases, than how I would do so. Question: have you ever done any cinematography on the Port Branch, as it is called? It's the line that runs down the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg, PA. to a small Maryland town called Perryville where a wye track connects it to what is today Amtrak's Northeast Corridor. I grew up on this line and recall seeing as a boy EMD F7s, GP9s and, because the line was electrified at that time, Pennsylvania Railroad's ubiquitous GG1 electric locomotives.

[@BranchlineGeepProductions]

Stunning lighting.

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you!!!

[@ESPN7554Railfan]

Great video!

[@Kingg._Xavier]

It's have a really nice horn

[@Enjoyer.762]

34,700 total KZbin competitive railfanning points awarded 👍Key bonus captures: 8,800 for the HU unit. 3,000 for over the bridge shot. 3,000 for the chase.

[@j.m.youngquist419]

Nice looking Locomotive

[@davevan8864]

Thanks......

[@RailfanRowan]

You're welcome Dave!!

[@TrainsPlanesAutomobiles]

Nice video, some really good catches. Keep chasing the trains, but put some fuel in the truck next time ha ha. 🇬🇧🇬🇧😀😃 UK railfan

[@KDubielak]

Guess what we saw an norfolk southern manfast train in Illinois on our way to Wisconsin for a few days and we are going back to Alabama tomorrow make sure to pray for us

[@Patric5590]

Awesome video 👍🇺🇸😎

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Patrick!!

[@AMPProductionsVideo]

Nice Catches

[@trainsinkansas576]

Great video. Meriden, Kansas

[@RailfanRowan]

Thanks Jerry!!

[@FrankLaminger-mr8bh]

Love rallfan Rowan

[@RailfanDepotCincinnati]

Great job. Great video!

[@RailfanRowan]

Thank you RD!!!