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I have always been interested in videography but i originally started off in photography. I like to show people things from a different point of view. I film everything from Knoebels, Public events, railroad related items and some Abandoned places. I try to film a new videos as often as possible. Don't forget to share with friends and family.
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This will be a Christmas Day special.
In this upcoming video I'll be taking you for a private tour around downtown Pittsburgh to show you what Christmas time is like in a big city.
We'll cover some many well known places and a few that aren't so common, but it involves everything from trees, to ice skating, a village market and more.
If you'd like to see what Christmas is like in the Steel city, just tune in Monday night.
Lets go back to school... an Abandoned Catholic school.
I've made it back to my Abandoned Remains series and this one did not disappoint. This is an Abandoned Catholic school that was built in the early 1900s by Polish Immigrants.
By the late 90s this school shut its doors for the final time. For years this place sat Abandoned with nearly all the contents left behind, but in recent years, nearly all the contents have been removed. I did a full and thorough exploration of this location and made it a point to cover it from top to bottom.
Although the place is mostly empty, you can still clearly see what used to be. The unique thing about this place is that there was living quarters for the nuns and this place feels like a fun house with endless turns & doors.
The future of this place has been discussed over the years and up until about 3yrs ago, the owner had no plans for this property. As of today, although its been cleared out, the future is unknown, but this building is still very much salvageable.
Regardless of what happens, I'm glad I got to see it for myself and document it before any further changes take place.
This place is also very well known amongst explorers and photographers, but I dont want to see this place get ruined further, so please don't give away exact details in the comments. Thank you
To see the video, just click the link in the comments.
A fast moving CSX freight train on the riverline in Pittsburgh.
Looking for something else to watch from the Steel City? I made a short video on my second channel where I captured some photo opportunities specifically related to the subterranean stations & trains. Here's a sample of some of the photos, but click link in comments to watch the video.
This location ended up being a jackpot with discovery after discovery.
I'll be starting off in Simpson Pennsylvania and heading North through several towns and exploring multiple miles of the D&H rail trail.
I didnt realize that this would turn out to be a phenomenal location with more findings than I could of anticipated. Aside from looking for new discoveries, I also put my new mode of transportation to the test by riding in snow, grass, dirt and colder temps.
I came upon some discoveries that will require a revisit in the future and I also learned a lot about what took place in this area.
This lengthy journey is one that you want to see through to the end as I share some news regarding plans going into 2024. Grab your favorite snack & beverage and enjoy this wintry journey.
Video link is provided in the description.
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A Journey with no destination...
I headed out to an area that I knew I wanted to explore, but wasn't certain how the day would go, nor did I know how far I'd be going.
This lengthy journey was for two purposes...
The first is to see what unique & interesting findings I can find in an area that I've never been to before.
The second reason & purpose was to see how my new mode of transportation would perform.
Lets just say that I hit a gold mine location with more findings than I could have ever imagined.
This will be a very lengthy video as I went from the early morning until the sun set and nearly froze myself to the bone again.
This video will be out Tuesday night and it's full of adventure, an amazing journey and an unplanned destination.
I picked a good and not so good time to visit Pittsburgh.
The not so good is it was much colder than I was hoping for which made for its own challenges with filming.
The good is that it was a quiet week for the hotel and I got a free upgrade to a two room suite. Plus, I had the hot tub all to myself to warm up after cold days of filming.
Like I always say, try to take the good with the bad and find the positive in things.
I forgot that I took these photos a few months ago while out on a bike ride. Came across this old switcher locomotive sitting there idling. I also happened to see an old telephone/communications booth hiding along the rails as well.
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Come along as I explore an Abandoned Catholic school.
This is a location that fell into my lap when a previous location ended up being a fail. Although I've known about this school, I never thought I'd get to see it in person.
I am past the prime of visiting this place, because 3 or 4yrs ago this building was still full of furniture and school supplies. Today, although it's mostly cleared out, you can still easily see what used to be.
I had little to no knowledge about this school when I filmed it, but I did some digging and was able to share a few things throughout the video.
I'm currently editing it and taking my time to make this an enjoyable exploration, so expect to see it sometime within the next week or so.
What an awesomely unique roadside attraction!
This location was suggested to me by Facebook and it didn't disappoint.
Located just a short distance away from downtown Pittsburgh is what nearly everyone has been searching for, the Fountain of Youth.
This was built in the 1930s at a spring source and was used by locals for a source of drinking water up until 1955. At that point the water became contaminated with high levels of bacteria.
On the inside is a dome room made completely out of stone where the pump was located. Further back at the spring source is small chamber that is dark and full of thousands of spiders.
Surprisingly, this structure and location has stood the test of time and it's now listed on the register of historic places.
You can tell more was also going on here as there's some older stone walls & small dams, but the construction of this location is quite beautiful.
If you visit here, don't drink the water as this can now be considered the Fountain of Death... (let's hope not).
Check out this roadside attraction by clicking the link in the description.
Check out this photo!!!
This photo was taken in the early 1900s. This is the same bridge that I crossed in my video last night. Thanks to a viewer for sharing it.
Exploring part of Pittsburghs past.
This exploration of what appears to be just an abandoned train bridge is much more than that. This is something that was involved in the production of Steel and giving Pittsburgh its name, the Steel city.
This is known as the Carrie Furnace Hot Metal Bridge. It was built in 1900 and it played a major role in the production of Steel. Torpedo style rail cars would transport the molten steel to/from the Carrie Furnaces & onto the next phase of production.
It's been sitting abandoned for nearly 40yrs, but that's going to change soon. It's been reported that in 2024, this bridge will undergo restoration to be used by pedestrians & cyclists. This will allow access across the Monongahela River and connect to the Great Allegheny Passage trail.
Before that happens, lets explore this Behemoth of a structure from both land & air. Check out the video in the comments.
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This abandoned exploration brings us to a location that was partly responsible for giving Pittsburgh its name of the Steel City.
This abandoned train bridge (soon not to be) hasn't seen train traffic in roughly 40yrs, but it played a vital role of steel production in its heyday.
I explored this behemoth of a bridge from both land and air and covered some of the history related to it.
Check it out here!
https://youtu.be/kzrZiyhHwqU
No trip is complete without stopping here!
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I Found the Fountain of Youth! Sort of...
Along a roadway just outside of downtown Pittsburgh sits a unique roadside attraction. This was actually suggested to me by FB and I knew I wanted to see it for myself.
It was constructed in the late 1930s and and was used as a spring water source up until the 1950s, which at that point the water became contaminated.
You can also explore inside where the spring source is, but there's something inside that now calls this place home.
This video will be coming out soon.
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This Preview is about my recent trip I just returned from.
With my recent video of the giant slides at Mammoth Park, many of you probably know that I was out in Western Pennsylvania. I just returned from a week long trip to the Pittsburgh area and I did quite a bit...
Although I stayed in downtown, I actually did quite a bit of exploring around the city. I will only have one video coming from the downtown area, but the others will be places I found within 30mins of the city.
You may be wondering what is it I filmed? Well in the coming days/weeks I'll be sharing early Previews of the specific locations, but I can tell you I filmed not one, but two abandoned locations, a very unique roadside finds attraction, a special unique look at the downtown area and of course, my visit to Mammoth Park. I also created two videos for my second channel (JPphotography).
Unfortunately two locations I planned on filming were not doable, but I will share some photos of those in the near future. Weather also didn't cooperate much as most days were frigid & windy with snow showers. That didn't stop me though as I was determined to make the most of my trip.
In the coming weeks you'll see these video's released on my channel, but you guys here on fb are the first to know the details of my trip.
I also captured lots of photos that aren't part of any videos, but they were moments I wanted to capture, so I'll be sharing those photos on here as well.
Thanks so much for reading, supporting and coming along for my adventures. I'll see you in the next video!
Free smells?
I'm sniffing and it doesn't smell too good. Wonder what the "paid smells" is like?
When I have the opportunity to be a big kid, I take it!
Welcome to Mt. Pleasant Pennsylvania and a countryside park known as Mammoth Park.
I learned about this place a few months back when pictures & write-ups started circulating around on FB. Once I learned that it was just an hour outside of Pittsburgh I knew I had to visit it for myself on my trip out to western Pennsylvania.
The main draw to this park is the nearly 100ft Giant metal slides. These slides were added in 2020 and replaced an older slide that caused numerous injuries. Although these aren't supposed to be as fast, they are still really fast and can be dangerous.
I came prepared to have fun so I brought multiple cameras, filmed multiple angles and made a few trips down the slides, one of which is faster than the other. I also talked with a family who was there and they were having fun racing each other.
Without really thinking about it, I wore sweatpants and my speed was amped up more than I was expecting. Needless to say that if I didn't hold onto the sides with my hands, I would of certainly ended up in the hospital.
I will say that this was very fun, but you do ride at your own risk. You can definitely get hurt, but it's an experience unlike you'll find at other parks.
Check out the fun by clicking the link in the comments.
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What could go wrong? This might be a Bad idea...
I visited a place called Mammoth Park which is about an hour outside of Pittsburgh. The reason I stopped here is because it's home to one of the Largest play slides around.
Made out of metal and at nearly 100ft long, these slides are for those who like speed and for big kids like myself. Little did I realize that the clothing I had on would make me go faster than I was expecting.
This was a fun video to make and you'll definitely have a few laughs watching it.
This Reading & Northern freight train arrives at the Norfolk Southern Rail yard for a quick drop.
Incase you missed yesterday's post, I released my latest Google Maps Adventure.
This time I stumbled upon something that I've never come across before in the woods... a water wheel.
I was taken by complete surprise by this find and it really made the Adventure that much more enjoyable.
Fee free to check out the video if you haven't already done so. It will be linked in the comments.
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Back with another Google Maps Adventure!
I forgot to share this from a few days ago, but here they are.
This time I'm brought to a location that appears to have an old, but really small reservoir or water treatment plant. At one time buildings existed, but were removed some time back. Today, it looks like just the pond area is all that exists, or is it...
This was quick and easy to locate and my plan was to find it, identify it and hopefully find out what happened to it. I will admit the area was rather uneventful and there wasn't much to be seen, that was until I followed the water down and made a discovery. This discovery is a first for me. I've never found something like this in the woods.
Want to know the best part? This video comes out tonight.
Make sure to watch the entire thing to see what I discovered.
Does this qualify as nature is reclaiming?
Things didn't go exactly as planned in this next adventure...
On a cold November morning, four of us did the final bike train of the year. Although this is my third time doing it, this is my first doing the 26 mile route with the foliage gone.
My plan is to try and find things that I missed in my previous trips and to find the unseen.
Although I was successful with finding new things, weather didn't cooperate as planned, we started running out of daylight and things didn't end how I wanted them to (you'll see in my outro).
Come along for this rather interesting adventure with Jake & Becky of MrSmithNet, Randy of Emerald Sound Productions and myself as we brave cold and make some exciting discoveries.
Check out the video in the comments.
Watching the Norfolk Southern K81 (local) build their train for the day and then depart.
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This upcoming video takes me and a few friends on a frigid adventure...
Four of us got together to ride the final bike train of the season and although this is my third time riding it, it's my first time doing this...
With most of the foliage now gone and having extra sets of eyes, I set out to find what I may have missed in my previous trips, or as I like to say, "see what's hiding in plain sight".
Although the day started off good, it didn't improve much from there. You'll have to wait for the video to see why I had a difficult time doing my outro.
This adventure involves exploring new territory from an area I visited last year.
About a year ago I made a video of the John Bartram Rail Trail and I was only able to show you up until where the trail ended. A year later, construction has been completed on a new extension at the Auburn Bridge.
This new area was kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony and dozens of people including Emerald Sound Productions and myself were some of the first to check it out.
What I wanted to know is what the new section is like and what possibly could be out there hiding in plain sight. Come along with me for this adventure on this gorgeous November day. The video is linked in the comments.
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This next video coming out takes us back down to the Hamburg Pennsylvania area for a special event.
Last year I made a video of the John Bartram Rail Trail and was only able to show you up until where the trail stopped. Well today we'll be exploring into new territory as we now have access to new areas.
Randy from Emerald Sound Productions joined me for the ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly constructed Auburn Bridge that kicks off a new area for walkers, runner and bikers.
What is there to see along the new section? There's one way to find out and that's by checking out the video.
Today's photos feature two different Reading & Northern freight trains that came by approximately the same time as the NS I photographed. The special thing for me is I was able to get some shots of the engineer who happens to be a friend of mine.
Just a few shots of Norfolk Southern yard activity as the crew builds their train.
This small exploration takes us to the location that was shut down by police a few years ago. I visited here once, but never took the time to really explore around to see what else I might find.
With a train bridge with history, deep pools of water and unique bedrock formations, this is a great place to explore, relax and to enjoy a few moments to yourself.
Reading & Northern Railroad passing through the Norfolk Southern Train Yard.
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I headed out and did some exploring at a location that not only has a little bit of history to it, but also some trouble.
For years it was a popular summer hangout, but things got out of control and police were forced to shut it down.
I'll not only give you details on what took place, but we'll also explore it from the ground, from high up and from underneath...
This video will come out monday so until then, I'll see you in the next video!
Following suit with yesterday's video of the destruction of the historical structures of the #7...
These photos were sent to me that reportedly show the construction from 1872 and the final photo shows how it looked once completed and in full operation.
This video is a reminder that many things we see on a regular basis or take for granted can be a thing of the past almost overnight!
With the help from a viewer, I discovered that a place I've become very familiar with in my explorations was becoming something other than what I remember it as.
I was at this same location nearly 4 months ago to document the drained reservoir, thinking it was only temporary, so I didn't give much thought to it. Little did I know that it was the beginning of the end. Although this is just a place with structures, it's more important to me as I have several memories tied to it and seeing it now leaves me shocked and saddened.
Thankfully my photos and videos will help preserve this location for generations to come.
This is a look at the #7 dam as we've never seen it before...
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This one is both shocking & saddening!
Do you remember this location (see first photo) from a video I made roughly 4 months ago? I made a trip here because it was reported that the reservoir was drained and it was a sight I had to see for myself.
Several people including myself were under the impression that it was drained due to dam inspection or dam repairs.
Well just a few short days ago, a viewer of mine was there and sent me a photo and what I saw left me nearly speechless. A place that I've known for so long and have documented several times is becoming a thing of the past!
As soon as weather cooperated, I headed there to see this for myself and it left me in disbelief.
I was also able to obtain some history on this location and in the video which will be coming out next we'll see the demise from both land and air.
Looking for something enjoyable to watch that may also teach you a few things as well?
My newest video on my second channel takes us on an enjoyable 3.5 mile walk to capture the fall colors and nature around Lake Scranton Reservoir.
Click the link in the comments to watch and enjoy your weekend.
In this next Google Maps Adventure, I head out to locate what appears to be a few structures in the woods.
To reach this location, I follow a dirt trail until I reach a stream and from there I go upstream until I reach my target destination.
Along the way, I also find some rather interesting things that came as a suprise to me, some of which may require a return in the future.
Here's something awesome that you guys will benefit from...
Last week I took an ebike ride and went to an area that I'm kinda familiar with, but haven't seen up close in well over 15yrs. The area was altered in the last year or two which changed some of the trails that I had access to.
Since I was forced to take new trails, it brought me to an area that I've never seen before or even knew existed. Little did I know that there were ruins hiding in plain sight, some fairly intact ruins for that matter.
I'm fairly confident that these are mining ruins and I'm pretty sure I only scratched the surface on this.
So the outcome is that I now have an area to return to & film over the winter. I'm really looking forward to making this video...
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A fast moving CSX freight train on the riverline in Pittsburgh.
This Reading & Northern freight train arrives at the Norfolk Southern Rail yard for a quick drop.
Strange Finds in the Woods - Old Campsite?
Watching the Norfolk Southern K81 (local) build their train for the day and then depart.
Reading & Northern Railroad passing through the Norfolk Southern Train Yard.
Female Conductor on R&N RR Locomotive
Reading & Northern Railroad LGSR
5 Locomotive Train! This Fast moving freight train has Two lead Power units and Three DPU/Pusher units.
Here comes the Train! R&N LGSR
Two Vintage diesel locomotives for the Reading & Northern Railroad are departing the Norfolk Southern train yard with their freight. The two switcher (pup locomotives) certainly do a good job at light work jobs like this. It was also nice to see my friend Engineer Breezy at the controls this day.
STRANGEST Things Found in the Woods #weird #strange #explore
Susquehanna River & Shocks Mills Bridge
When you want to know what's around the corner... #explore #adventure #fbreels
I have some exciting news! I'm now on Cameo and am ready to make a personalized video for you. Watch this short clip and click the link for my profile. https://www.cameo.com/jpvideos
When you Find Paradise #explore #adventure #swim
Some Vintage Diesel Locomotives working the train yard.
Where Modern meets History #explore #adventure #tunnel
Conductor riding the front of the locomotive on the LGSR in Pennhaven Junction #train #fbreels #everyone
Here's a short video of the North Shore Railroad traveling towards Catawissa Pennsylvania. Having passed this section of rail dozens of times, this was the first time I've ever captured a train traveling down this line.
Here's a Night Time CSX Freight Train departing in the Steel City.
Facebook Exclusive Video: Here's a video from the archives... This is a short clip of Delaware Lackawanna action at the Steamtown Yard during railfest back in May of 2022. Enjoy the close up action of old Alco's as they make some moves around the yard.
FB Exclusive Video: This was filmed a few months ago while traveling through town. DL Railroad going through a crossing in the south-side of the city.
This train engineer gave us some horn action & a friendly wave. Today I filmed Norfolk Southern's southbound train 11z heading towards Virginia. It had two lead units, a DPU and a really nice consist of mixed freight. This was filmed at one of my favorite crossings for NS, which is Law street in Pittston. Can you count how many cars there are in total including the locomotives?
Early Preview: I purchased a new piece of equipment for the channel and figured this would be the perfect location to give it a proper test. I have some ideas with this item and should make for some more interesting content. I'll share a couple more photos later today.
Facebook Exclusive Video: While I was in Ohio for the Christmas Story House, we took a drive to a nearby park that offered views of an active and abandoned railroad bridge. Unfortunately it was raining, but we found cover and was able to capture a train passing over the active bridge. Later, when we were waiting for the bus in Pittsburgh, we caught another train passing slowly in front of us. I hope to return to Ohio sometime in the future to explore more of what it has to offer.
Behind the scenes: I made a short video taking you behind the scenes as I headed out to scout a location. Not all tips or info work out, but it's still worth trying.
Early Preview: Just a few days ago I crossed off yet another Bucket List item. This item is something I've wanted to do for a long time and it finally happened. Can you guess what it is??? I had the opportunity to ride inside of a Locomotive! Yes, you read that correctly... Did you know that anyone can do it? For just $50 dollars, you can also do this Bucket List item. I also took a second train ride inside a beautiful coach car to show the Autumn colors. These will be two separate videos, but the Locomotive ride comes out this Wednesday! More photos in the comments!
This video is for all of you, my Facebook followers. This will explain a recent change I made and those of you who do follow me on here will benefit from the new change.
Hope everyone is enjoying the last few hours of their weekend. I had an incredible 5 day trip last week and I can't wait to edit and show you what I was up to. I have a lot of work ahead of me, but for now, here's a colorful clip from one location.
Standing above the discharge shaft. I lowered the camera down to show what it looks like on the inside.
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