The Story of A-Train4014 Productions

The Story of A-Train4014 Productions

Recorded 12/19/16

Owner/Founder, Andrew Mangalindan takes the time to discuss how A-Train4014 Productions became to be. He discusses how and why trains mean so much to him and how he was able to discover A-Train4014 Productions in July of 2015 in one of the places that you would not expect. Find out how Owner/Founder, Andrew Mangalindan created the name: A-Train4014 Productions. Andrew also discusses how he started on filming trains and what he has learned in order to make improvements to A-Train4014 Productions and how it began to grow since 2015. Andrew spills the secrets behind the camera, and talks about a “typical day at the office”

Table of Contents

• Background
• Getting Started
• The Discovery
• Development
• The First Video
• Improvements
• 100 Subscribers
• Railfanning Status
• Day at the “Office”
• Highlight of the Day

Happy Holidays from A-Train4014 Productions

Happy Holidays from A-Train4014 Productions

Created 12/20/16

From our family to yours, and from everyone at A-Train4014 Productions, we would like to wish you a safe and healthy happy holidays. Spend time with the ones you love with peace, love, and joy.

Lake Forest Railfanning: Christmas Edition

Lake Forest Railfanning: Christmas Edition

Recorded 12/23/16

I made another return trip to Lake Forest station to celebrate the holiday season as well as a successful railfanning year. It was cold for our crew so we didn’t stay as long as we’re expected to. Plus, the crew had some last minute Christmas shopping to do. Highlight of the Day was a tough decision but after being a little patient throughout the day, one train stood out among the rest. So enjoy the show and have a Happy Holidays from all of us at A-Train4014 Productions!

1. Inbound Metra*
2. Outbound Metra
3. Inbound Metra*
4. Union Pacific Manifest
5. Norfolk Southern Crude Oil
6. Outbound Metra
7. Amtrak Hiawatha*
8. Amtrak Hiawatha*
9. Inbound Metra
10. Outbound Metra*
11. Canadian Pacific-Norfolk Southern Crude Oil
12. Outbound Metra*

Highlight of the Day

12. Outbound Metra*

*Hornshow

Top 5 Moments of 2016

Top 5 Moments of 2016

Created on 12/1/16

The year 2016 will definitely be a very memorable one for many reasons. It has already been a year since A-Train4014 Productions has formed and continues to grow everyday. As the final days of 2016 come to a close, A-Train4014 Productions reflects on an incredible journey of railfanning adventures this year by counting down the top five best moments. According to Owner/Founder, Andrew Mangalindan, it is not easy to pick five moments because of the many fun moments from 2016. Find out what made the cut in A-Train4014 Productions Top 5 Moments of 2016.

Honorable Mentions

• Metra Excursion (May 14, 2016)
• Franklin Park Railroad Days (June 11, 2016)
• Amtrak 517 Morning Hornshow (July 22, 2016)
• Amtrak 90221 “Veterans Unit” Maiden Run (August 13, 2016)
• Metra F40PH 104 and Metra F59PH 99 meets Amtrak Hiawatha (June 8, 2016)
• Amtrak Empire Builder w/ 7 Private Coaches and 4 P42DC locomotives (June 9, 2016)
• Lake Forest Railfanning (June 25, 2016)
• Lake Forest Railfanning (July 22, 2016)
• Lake Villa Railfanning (March 21, 2016)
• Tony Stewart Wins Sonoma 2016 (June 26, 2016)

Lake Forest Railfanning: Black Friday Edition

Lake Forest Railfanning: Black Friday Edition

Recorded 11/25/16

I was in town for the Thanksgiving holiday so I decided to make time for some railfanning. I returned to Lake Forest station with Jacob Brugioni on Black Friday since I didn’t want to deal with all of the shopping chaos. It was cold and windy. So windy in fact that when I first saw Amtrak 90221 Veterans Unit, my Amtrak hat that I usually wear when railfanning, blew off my head and briefly got caught underneath the 70+ MPH moving Amtrak Hiawatha. As a result, my Amtrak hat got sent to heaven since it was split in half. On the other hand, the day must go on. It was nice seeing a variety of Amtrak trains and Metra trains including freight trains.

1. Inbound Metra*
2. Inbound Metra
3. Inbound Metra
4. Amtrak Hiawatha
5. Inbound Metra (Express)
6. Inbound Metra
7. Amtrak Hiawatha*
8. Inbound Metra (Express)*
9. Inbound Metra*
10. Outbound Metra
11. Inbound Metra*
12. Outbound Metra*
13. Inbound Metra*
14. Inbound Metra*
15. Canadian Pacific-CSX Manifest
16. Outbound Metra*
17. Amtrak Hiawatha*
18. Amtrak Hiawatha*
19. Inbound Metra*
20. Canadian Pacific Crude Oil
21. Outbound Metra*
22. Canadian Pacific Intermodal
23. Norfolk Southern Manifest
24. Inbound Metra
25. Outbound Metra*
26. Union Pacific-Kansas City Southern Grain Consist
27. Canadian Pacific Manifest
28. Amtrak Hiawatha*
29. Inbound Metra
30. Outbound Metra*
31. Canadian Pacific Autorack-Intermodal
32. Amtrak Hiawatha
33. Canadian Pacific Manifest
34. Inbound Metra*
35. Outbound Metra*
36. Inbound Metra*
37. Outbound Metra
38. Canadian Pacific-CSX Manifest
39. Amtrak Hiawatha*
40. Amtrak Hiawatha*
41. Inbound Metra*
42. Outbound Metra*
43. Amtrak Empire Builder
44. Amtrak Empire Builder
45. Inbound Metra
46. Outbound Metra*
47. Amtrak Hiawatha*
48. Amtrak Hiawatha*
49. Inbound Metra*
50. Canadian Pacific-BNSF-CSX Crude Oil
51. Outbound Metra

*Hornshow

Highlight of the Day

12. Outbound Metra

Thank You "Smoke"

Thank You “Smoke”

Recorded 11/20/16

Tony Stewart has lots of remarkable moments in racing. From winning his first Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2005 to the incredible championship battle in 2011 against Carl Edwards at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Tony Stewart says goodbye to NASCAR on November 20, 2016 as he races one more time before retirement as an Owner/Driver. Before retirement, “Smoke” ended up with a back injury that sidelined him for the first part of the NASCAR season. After a thrilling winning at Sonoma in June, Tony Stewart was able to make it to the Chase. Unfortunately, he does not make it to the Championship 4 to compete for a fourth championship. On behalf of everyone at A-Train4014 Productions, we would like to wish 3-Time NASCAR champion, Tony Stewart for a remarkable racing career and to enjoy retirement. The racing world would be completely different without Tony Stewart in the driver’s seat.  

Great Train Show

Great Train Show

Recorded 11/19/16

I returned home on the weekend of 11/19-11/20 to be part in the Great Train Show held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, IL. I had a great time with my buddy, Branden Phillips. I hit the jackpot this time by purchasing two N Scale locomotives: Santa Fe C44-9W 640 Red Warbonnet and Pere Marquette 1225 including two Tony Stewart collectables.  

Steam in the Valley

Steam in the Valley

Recorded 9/25/16

I’m about to turn 20 years old on Monday, September 26 and I needed to find some way to celebrate big. After some long debating, I found the answer. I’m making my return to railfanning since my birthday was coming up. So my mom and I went to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad where the Nickel Plate Road 765 is now Nickel Plate Road 767 will be doing an excursion. Before the trip, I was working extremely hard to work stay ahead of the game in college so I don't have to worry about any necessary schoolwork. Earlier this year, the production crew and I chased the Nickel Plate Road 765 when it was doing The Varsity in the Chicago area and I find it ironic that I have an opportunity to ride behind the Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive. Last month during Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society’s Open House event, NKP 765 was renumbered to NKP 767 and a mars light was an added feature to the locomotive to honor the locomotive’s history. Almost one year ago, I was railfanning in Lake Forest for my birthday and now this is one step bigger which makes this more exciting. The last time I rode behind a steam locomotive was at the Strasburg Railroad over ten years ago. The ride was wonderful. I loved the wonderful forest scenery around my seat in coach number three. I get to witness my first photo runby which was so cool. Overall, I’d totally do this trip again. Thank you to the Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society and to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for making this event possible. It was definitely a nice birthday present.

SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT

"I'm excited to announce that I will be making my return to railfanning this weekend since my birthday is coming up. I wanted to do something big and special when I turn 20 years old so after some debating, what better way to ride behind Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society's Nickel Plate Road 767 in Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad as part of the Steam in the Valley event. All things considered, I find it to be ironic considering that I originally chased the Nickel Plate Road locomotive when it ran The Varsity back in June of this year. It's so cool that I get to ride behind the 767 because it's been a while since I rode behind an operating steam locomotive in over ten years. Overall, its so cool to see the Nickel Plate steam locomotive twice this year and I was able to both chase it and ride it. I'm looking forward to my early birthday present thanks to my mom."

-Andrew Mangalindan
Owner/Founder of A-Train4014 Productions

Lake Forest Railfanning

Lake Forest Railfanning

Recorded 8/16/16

Today, A-Train4014 Productions joins Andrew Sonkin at Lake Forest train station for some more railfanning. Yes, I’m still not ready to say goodbye to my home away from home. But it was still a fun day to watch trains once more at Lake Forest. Highlight of the Day was once again tough decision but it’s back to one moment that stood out among the rest.

1. Amtrak Hiawatha*
2. Amtrak Hiawatha*
3. Inbound Metra*
4. Canadian Pacific-CEFX Intermodal
5. Outbound Metra*
6. Inbound Metra*
7. Outbound Metra*
8. Canadian Pacific Mixed Freight*
9. Amtrak Hiawatha*
10. Inbound Metra*
11. Canadian Pacific Autorack-Intermodal
12. Outbound Metra*
13. Amtrak Hiawatha*
14. Inbound Metra*
15. Outbound Metra*
16. Canadian Pacific-BNSF Mixed Freight
17. Canadian Pacific Crude Oil*
18. Inbound Metra*
19. Outbound Metra (Note: Slightly Missed the platform while approaching)
20. Amtrak Hiawatha*
21. Amtrak Hiawatha
22. Inbound Metra
23. Outbound Metra*
24. Amtrak Empire Builder*
25. Amtrak Empire Builder
26. Inbound Metra
27. Outbound Metra*
28. Amtrak Hiawatha
29. Amtrak Hiawatha*
30. Inbound Metra
31. Outbound Metra*
32. Inbound Metra
33. Outbound Metra
34. Outbound Metra
35. Amtrak Hiawatha*

*Hornshow

Highlight of the Day:

13. Amtrak Hiawatha*

Lake Forest Railfanning

Lake Forest Railfanning

Recorded 8/14/16

After a fun filled day at the Illinois Railway Museum, I went all the way to Lake Forest due to running some errands and I decided to make stop and railfan for an hour. Kind of wasn’t anticipating railfanning at Lake Forest even though I saw lots of train equipment at the Illinois Railway Museum but luckily, I still had enough energy and patience to drive down there. Even though it wasn’t much, it was still nice to see some trains at Lake Forest before college.

1. Inbound Metra
2. Outbound Metra**
3. Amtrak Hiawatha*
4. Canadian Pacific Mixed Freight

*Hornshow

Highlight of the Day:

2. Outbound Metra