Kicking freight cars at Delta Yard, Everett, WA, 1-11-2011

I was outside Delta Yard in Everett, WA when the crew of BNSF 2159 (GP38) began sorting a cut of cars by "kicking" them down the tracks. This is a common method of switching and is much faster than shoving every car to a hitch.

While filming, I realized that the slow, graceful journey of the cars down the tracks begged for some musical accompaniment. The music in the space station docking scenes of 2001: A Space Odyssey immediately came to mind. I added the The Blue Danube to the video and was surprised at how well it worked with the action.

Shot at the Viola Oursler Viewpoint Park on Marine View Drive.

Music: The Blue Danube waltz by Johann Strauss. Performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with Georg Szell conducting. Recorded June 23, 1934 and published on 78rpm disc by HMV.

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