Today I shot a semi-unofficial video for Amtrak’s Employee Assistance Program. The video will highlight how to relax and move as an employee on the long haul runs. It’s a tough job, so the video will hopefully be a help. The truly cool part of the visit was seeing a lot of the behind-the-scenes aspects of their Ivy City maintenance facility. Some highlights:

• Homeland Security (aka “GI JOE”) drilling storming the train with blue plastic guns. No joke.
• Seeing the track equipment pushing and pulling train engines
• Seeing the clever use of space in the roomettes and other sleeping cars
• Interacting with the men and women there… really pleasant cool people.

Shooting on a train is challenging – lots of noise from the AC and very, very tight quarters. Overall, a fun experience!