Description
Here it is: my love letter to wanderlust. Normally I wouldn't put a lot of effort into this description, but this trip single handedly saved my life, mentally. I was in a very bad place in summer of 2025 and this obscure hobby that I've been chasing since I could walk on my own is what has helped me heal. I dedicate this video to my late friend, Gabe who I thought a lot about during this rough patch. Thank you all for the recent support, I haven't been thinking positively of this channel for a long time and have thought about quitting YouTube as a whole. Your support has proven to me that the only thing more powerful than hate is love. This may not be my best work as a lot of details were left out (like Zach's jeep misfiring and a lot of historic backstories in the scenes) but I feel that the music and scenes tell the story better than my narration; I have always been insecure with my voice. I hope that the emotions that I felt on this trip are translated through my cinematography for you to understand the true beauty of railfanning, and the unparalleled excellence I try to deliver with my filmmaking. - C.H
0:00 memorial
0:14 2025 (Intro)
1:05 take me away (opening scene)
4:15 Welcome to SpoCompton // The Game Plan
4:45 MRL or Bust
5:57 I love this part
7:15 Welcome to Helena
7:51 Mullan Pass
12:25 Moving East
16:18 Home
16:58 Outro
Music Setlist (in order)
Onefin - PSMD Calm Craggy Area (Remix)
Strawberry Guy - Mrs Magic (Strings Version)
David Rawlings - Cumberland Gap
Washed Out - It All Feels Right
Washed Out - Entrance
Ivri - Depths Of The Earth
Cults - Gilded Lily
Washed Out - Don't Give Up
Zachariehs - All For Nothing
Camera Setup
Canon EOS-R (4k, 30FPS)
Canon RF 24-105 IS STM
Canon EF-S 55-250 IS STM (Adapted for RF)
SanDisk V60 256GB (SD Card)