Weekend Railroaders Documentary Film

Riding The Rails

Scott produced and directed this award winning feature length documentary film about railroad motor car excursions and the people participating in them. Weekend Railroaders explores the excitement, satisfaction and camaraderie of railroad enthusiasts through personal interviews and action footage from rail cars during speeder runs.
Featuring author and historian Leon Sapp, relive the history of railroad motor cars through their restoration and rebirth in the hands of hobbyists. A must for all rail fans, experience a weekend ride on working freight railroads with a colorful cast of riders. For more information, visit the film website at www.weekendrailroaders.com
 

Production

The film was shot at various locations in Texas, including Rockwall, Llano, Dallas, Carrollton, Greenville, Commerce, and Sulpher Springs. The crew also traveled to Wilburton, OK, home of the Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad. A custom-modified camera mount extension was used to achieve several unique POV shots from moving rail cars in the film.