Ridin' the Rails

Recent Uploads

The half dozen or so most recent videos uploaded to Ridin' the Rails.

American Railfan in Poland

I started this series in order to share the Polish rail scene as I experienced and enjoyed it during my two visits in 2000 and 2003. My intent was to encourage my fellow American railfans to go see it for themselves. Funny thing though, I think I've had more of an impact on Polish railfans than on my intended audience.

Coffey Party

This playlist is for all you James Coffey fans so you won't have to hunt all through my channel to find your favs. But don't let that stop you from exploring.

Favorite videos

Narrow Gauge

Featuring railroads in gauges ranging from 600mm to 36" or so in the U.S. and Poland.

Railroad Music Videos

Is it about the graphics or the music -- you decide.

Steam in the States

Scenes of steam in the USA from the mid 1940's to the present day filmed by my dad in the "olden days" and me (with a little help from my brother John) since 1966.

Trains and more trains

Presenting diesel and electric locomotives, passenger and freight trains, streetcars and interrurbans, stations, a fair, and a couple of museums.

Very Narrow Gauge

Featuring railroads of less than 24"/600mm gauge .

Videos without trains

Just what it says: things that I think are fun an interesting that don't happen to involve trains (there are such things, aren't there?).