Tribute to a Hero

Tony Stewart- One Last Ride

Tony Stewart Tribute

What many of you may not know is that I love NASCAR. My favorite driver has always been Tony Stewart because of his adaptability to make other race cars go fast. Despite that 2016 is his final year as a driver, I can't wait to see what he has next. So I decided to create two tribute videos for Tony Stewart. The next tribute video is in progress and will be posted later this week. Enjoy! #SmokeWillRise

Despite of Tony Stewart’s injuries, here is a full tribute video to the person that I call a “hero” because of his adaptability around other race cars. Even though he won’t be in the race car for the Daytona 500, I’d thought I show full support behind Tony Stewart even though he won’t be in the race car for the first half of the season. From his 2002 NASCAR championship to his thrilling 2011 NASCAR championship against Carl Edwards, the man nicknamed “Smoke” has been through the ups and downs. Because the three-time champion is retiring, here is a special tribute from A-Train4014 Productions.

All Access Exclusive

All Access Exclusive: A-Train4014 Productions

My friend, Caleb Lapinskas is one of my good friends in my Broadcast Journalism class and he wanted to get an inside look on the magic behind A-Train4014 Productions for his final exam video news package. Here is what he found. All the work is done by Caleb Lapinskas. From the voiceover, editing, and video footages. Shoutout to Caleb Lapinskas for taking an inside look at A-Train4014 Productions.

World's Greatest Hobby on Tour

World's Greatest Hobby on Tour

World's Greatest Hobby on Tour 

Recorded on January 17, 2016

I made a trip to the Schaumburg Convention Center for the World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour Train Show. I had a great time especially seeing some new model railroad products for the future. Also check out near the end of the video of my goodies as well as a video clip of me taking controls of a model train only using an iPad.

Lake Forest Railfanning

Lake Forest Railfanning: First of 2016

Lake Forest Railfanning: First of 2016

Recorded on 1/15/16

How do I spend my day off from school? Railfanning! I made a trip to Lake Forest train station for my first railfanning adventure of 2016! Witness the first of many trains to come later this year. Shoutout to Jacob Brugioni for stopping by and tagging along.

1. Inbound Metra
2. Inbound Metra (Express)
3. Inbound Metra
4. Amtrak Hiawatha
5. Inbound Metra (Express)
6. Inbound Metra
7. Outbound Metra
8. Inbound Metra
9. Inbound Metra
10. Outbound Metra
11. Inbound Metra
12. Canadian Pacific Intermodal Consist
13. Outbound Metra
14. Amtrak Hiawatha*
15. Amtrak Hiawatha*
16. Inbound Metra
17. Outbound Metra*
18. Union Pacific/Canadian Pacific Mixed Consist
19. Inbound Metra
20. Outbound Metra
21. Amtrak Hiawatha*
22. Inbound Metra*
23. Norfolk Southern Doubleheader Mixed Consist
24. Outbound Metra*
25. Amtrak Hiawatha
26. Inbound Metra
27. Outbound Metra

Highlight of the Day:

17. Outbound Metra*

*Hornshow

NEW Introduction Video

NEW Introduction

Happy New Year to all! The moment you all been waiting for: A NEW Introduction video! 

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

A-Train4014 Productions would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy Happy Holidays! As a special treat, here is a sneak peek on what to expect next year. Most importantly, its a brand NEW introduction video that has been worked on for months. Here is a sneak peek of the new introduction video for A-Train4014 Productions. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Lake Villa Railfanning

Lake Villa Railfanning

Lake Villa Railfanning

Recorded on 12/18/15

After finishing final exams, school was over and my winter break begins! What better way to make a trip to Lake Villa train station to kickoff my two week winter break. Even though it was very cold, I was able to keep warm and see some trains.

1. Inbound Metra*
2. Canadian National Doubleheader Intermodal
3. Canadian National Tripleheader Manifest*

Highlight of the Day:
3. Canadian National Tripleheader Manifest*

*Hornshow

CP Holiday Train: Bonus Coverage

CP Holiday Train: Bonus Coverage

I finished editing and creating my bonus coverage of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Gurnee, Illinois. I included my own voiceover as well as interviews which is part of the requirements to make a great news package. This was my final exam project for broadcast class in school and I thought I'd share my final product on A-Train4014 Productions. All the work of editing, creating, interviewing, and video footages are done by me. By the way, I received an A on my project  which made it persuaded me to put it on A-Train4014 Productions. Enjoy! P.S. Eagle Eye News is the name of the broadcast team at Lakes Community High School in which I'm apart of for signing up for Broadcast Journalism class.

Lake Forest Railfanning: Special Catch

Lake Forest Railfanning: Special Catch

Lake Forest Railfanning: Special Catch

Recorded on 12/5/15

I made another surprise trip to Lake Forest Train Station. One of my friends, Caleb Lapinskas from my broadcast class is interested in using A-Train4014 Productions as a news package for a final exam project. Stay tuned for more updates and Caleb's project will be posted here soon. While railfanning, I caught a really special diesel locomotive that I never thought I would catch before. Pay attention to the second locomotive in this freight train.

1. Canadian Pacific-Norfolk Southern (Wabash 1070) Manifest

CP Holiday Train

CP Holiday Train

CP Holiday Train

Gurnee, Illinois

Recorded on 12/4/15

I made a special trip to Gurnee, Illinois near Viking Middle School to catch the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train! What a great way to kick off the holiday season and spread some cheer. It's been a tradition for a while and I hope to see the Holiday Train again and again! Also came along a few trains too! Check out the special trip to Gurnee, Illinois.

1. CSX Doubleheader Closed Hopper
2. Amtrak Hiawatha*
3. Amtrak Hiawatha*
4. Canadian Pacific Holiday Train*

*Hornshow

Lake Forest Railfanning

Lake Forest Railfanning

Lake Forest Railfanning
Recorded on 11/25/15

Before the Thanksgiving season began, I thought of making a trip to Lake Forest for some railfanning. Surprisingly, I didn't catch many freight trains than I anticipated. Anyways, hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving holiday with many friends and family. Expect a few more railfanning videos before 2015 ends. Enjoy my railfanning adventure at Lake Forest.


1. Inbound Metra*
2. Amtrak Hiawatha*
3. Inbound Metra
4. Inbound Metra
5. Amtrak Hiawatha
6. Inbound Metra (Express)*
7. Inbound Metra (Special)
8. Outbound Metra
9. Inbound Metra
10. Inbound Metra
11. Outbound Metra
12. Inbound Metra
13. Union Pacific-Canadian Pacific Tanker Consist
14. Outbound Metra*
15. Amtrak Hiawatha*
16. Amtrak Hiawatha*
17. Inbound Metra
18. Outbound Metra
19. CIT-Norfolk Southern Doubleheader Hopper Consist
20. Inbound Metra*
21. Outbound Metra*
22. Amtrak Hiawatha*
23. Inbound Metra
24. Outbound Metra
25. Amtrak Hiawatha
26. Inbound Metra
27. Outbound Metra



Highlight of the Day:
14. Outbound Metra

Great Train Show Video

Great Train Show

Great Train Show

Recorded 11/21/15

On the weekend of November 21-22, I made a trip to Grayslake, Illinois at the Lake County Fairgrounds to attend the Great Train Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Despite the first snowfall, I managed to get there safely. Thanks to Branden and Mary Phillips for coming along for the ride as we got to see cool train stuff. Also stick till the very end to see my shopping souvenirs from the Great Train Show.

Lake Forest Railfanning

Lake Forest Railfanning

Lake Forest Railfanning
Recorded on 10/4/15

I made a surprise trip to Lake Forest train station with Branden Phillips. It was a decent day out even though it was slightly chilly. There were some camera difficulties so I apologize. Overall, we saw some trains and along came some hornshows. Check out all the trains caught on film.

1. Canadian Pacific Tripleheader Mixed Consist
2. Amtrak Hiawatha*
3. Amtrak Hiawatha*
4. Inbound Metra*
5. Outbound Metra
6. CSX Doubleheader Tanker Consist
7. Amtrak Hiawatha*
8. Inbound Metra
9. Outbound Metra*

Highlight of the Day

9. Outbound Metra

*Hornshow

Lake Forest Railfanning: Special Edition

Lake Forest Railfanning: Special Edition

Lake Forest Railfanning: Special Edition

Recorded on 9/26/15

I made my return to Lake Forest train station to go railfanning again. What’s the occasion? It was my birthday! I turned 19 which was unbelievable. Filming trains is something that I never get to do on my birthday and I was finally able to accomplish that. Not only I had a great time to myself, I saw many trains which put a big smile on me. Check out what I caught in Lake Forest on my special day.

1. Inbound Metra
2. Amtrak Hiawatha*
3. Amtrak Hiawatha*
4. Inbound Metra*
5. Canadian Pacific Tanker Consist
6. Amtrak Hiawatha*
7. Amtrak Hiawatha*
8. Norfolk Southern Doubleheader Mixed Consist
9. Inbound Metra
10. Norfolk Southern Doubleheader Tanker Consist
11. Outbound Metra
12. Inbound Metra*
13. Amtrak Hiawatha*
14. Inbound Metra
15. Outbound Metra**
16. Amtrak Hiawatha**
17. Canadian Pacific Doubleheader Intermodal
18. Inbound Metra*
19. Inbound Metra*
20. Outbound Metra
21. Amtrak Hiawatha
22. Amtrak Hiawatha*
23. Outbound Metra

Highlight of the Day:

15. Outbound Metra

16. Amtrak Hiawatha

*Hornshow