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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
  • Norfolk Southern's "City of Possibilities" showcases the railroad's role as a creator of economic possibilities-a powerful force for growth among the industries and communities served by the line.
    The ad is a whimsical portrayal of a boy and his dog, and the steady growth of a railroad-served community that comes to life while they sleep. In the last decade, NS has participated in the location and expansion of more than 1,000 factories, distribution facilities, and other businesses along its lines, representing an investment by NS customers of $30 billion and some 46,000 jobs.
    The spot was produced by Norfolk Southern's advertising agency, RP3 Agency of Bethesda, Md., and by The Mill of New York, N.Y., an award-winning creator of computer-generated graphics.

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  • @expoers
    @expoers 12 років тому +31

    When was kid I always thought it was something like that happened when everything was quiet and lonely.
    Now I'm grown (59), ... and I want to believe it!.
    Very good advertising, is one of the great dreams of childhood, thanks for posting.
    Edd from Argentina

  • @SCL3618
    @SCL3618 12 років тому +10

    Very nice! NS's public relations/advertisement department makes yet another winner.

  • @norfolksoutherncorp
    @norfolksoutherncorp  12 років тому +86

    Glad you like the commercial. Thanks for letting us know.

  • @mattygalindo7
    @mattygalindo7 11 років тому +23

    probably one of the best commericals i have seen, the use of rendering with mental ray was very well done.

  • @thefarmersson1
    @thefarmersson1 12 років тому +15

    Very well done. I am a huge NS fan and watch the trains every chance I get and It is great when the crew waves back! Thanks NS!!

  • @canonvideoman
    @canonvideoman 11 років тому +38

    I wonder if NS has considered re-running this commerical during Christmas season.
    Model trains and Christmas trees go together well.

  • @plb525
    @plb525 11 років тому +6

    I love this commercial!
    I love this commercial!!
    I love this commercial!!!
    I'm sorry for repeating myself, but I love this commercial.

  • @unfunnyfurryrailfan
    @unfunnyfurryrailfan 8 років тому +61

    0:19 Any other railfans notice the NS Heritage logos on the side of the toybox?

  • @BobbyHarveyVideoProductions
    @BobbyHarveyVideoProductions 12 років тому +1

    This is one of the best and most creative train commercials I've ever seen. Way to go, NS!

  • @Hart186
    @Hart186 11 років тому +10

    Great commercial. My father was a Lionel RR hobbyest. In the 1950's the RRs had the greatest Calendars and train shows with at Grand Central Station or the Old Penn Station in NY. You are now on my radar. Thanks

  • @stephenfisanick8704
    @stephenfisanick8704 6 років тому +8

    This has to be hands down my favorite commercial

  • @jmbryan30
    @jmbryan30 12 років тому +2

    I especially enjoyed the old railroad heralds on the toy box. Thank you NS for embracing your railroad heritage.

  • @jerseyjer5
    @jerseyjer5 12 років тому

    My favorite commercial I've seen on TV all year. True to the American Spirit! Reminds us of why we are who we are: Americans. Well done, Norfolk Southern!

  • @OwenConcorde
    @OwenConcorde 12 років тому +1

    That's the cutest NS ad I've ever seen!

  • @K1A2K1
    @K1A2K1 12 років тому +4

    The music to this is very uplifting, love this commercial.

  • @run202run
    @run202run 12 років тому

    I really love this commercial NS. It is moving for all ages and the message is clear. In addition to being an amazing commercial on its own, I'd like to personally thank whoever added those little details, and let them know they are appreciated. Hope that double track mainline is a part of the future. Thanks again!

  • @MUEagle2002
    @MUEagle2002 12 років тому

    That was one of the neatest commercials I had seen in a long time. Kudos Noroflk Southern...keep dreaming and creating possibilities!

  • @hakeemsd70m
    @hakeemsd70m Рік тому +1

    Wonderful ad. I love Norfolk Southern.

  • @BoaFilmsPlc
    @BoaFilmsPlc 12 років тому

    For a commercial this is certainly a fantastic piece of creativity. Very well done NS

  • @norfolksoutherncorp
    @norfolksoutherncorp  12 років тому +1

    We certainly will. Thanks for the kinds words!

  • @SD457500
    @SD457500 12 років тому +1

    As a Marketing Major, I approve! Great PR NS, can't wait to see more!! Great CRM efforts here!

  • @SEABOARDSYSTEMfan
    @SEABOARDSYSTEMfan 12 років тому

    Congrats NS! A great advertisement; so many impressive small details.

  • @galion90
    @galion90 11 років тому +15

    Well, no wonder my layout doesn't do all of that, I've been running Penn Central, Erie Lackawanna and CSX all this time!

    • @johnblair8146
      @johnblair8146 8 років тому +4

      Erie Lackawanna would have worked like this if they had the chance.

    • @oneeyedhacker715
      @oneeyedhacker715 5 років тому +2

      yeah ;-;

    • @oneeyedhacker715
      @oneeyedhacker715 5 років тому +2

      xD

    • @cruelyplayz
      @cruelyplayz 11 місяців тому

      godamnit, tell those damn penn central trains to stop tipping over.

  • @hanke55
    @hanke55 12 років тому

    Fantastic, clearly they spent time on this. I hope to see it all over TV

  • @K1A2K1
    @K1A2K1 12 років тому +2

    Love this commercial and the music is captivating,

  • @doc1952hudson
    @doc1952hudson 12 років тому

    ABSIFRICKINLUTELY AWWWSOME!! Nice work NS, the details are amazing.

  • @MBTAMoreRailfan
    @MBTAMoreRailfan 7 років тому +2

    Great ad, love NS!

  • @mkspring
    @mkspring 12 років тому

    Now I see what my son has always seen in his trains....I really love this advertisement!

  • @Pextin
    @Pextin 12 років тому

    I really love this song! I wish I could have the track...
    Good job with the creativity and the seamlessness in this commercial!

  • @southernpennsyrailfan8579
    @southernpennsyrailfan8579 3 роки тому +11

    finally. Its not marked as "For kids."
    anywhay this is freaking amazing. It gives off that Toy Story VIbe.

  • @norfolksoutherncorp
    @norfolksoutherncorp  12 років тому +1

    Thanks very much!

  • @ChanceR20011
    @ChanceR20011 10 років тому +24

    0:18 hm nice Easter egg NS, you put the logos of most of the railroads that came to form you

  • @trainmaster5000
    @trainmaster5000 12 років тому

    have to admit, I nearly got emotional watching this - brought back childhood memories of playing trains No mode of transport has contributed to building of the worlds nations more than the train. NS has captured it quite well in this video.

  • @PRR5406
    @PRR5406 12 років тому

    NS's current program of Heritage units and running steam, coupled to a business model that includes public opinion, has trumped its image by leaps and bounds. Congratulations, NS!

  • @webecomets
    @webecomets 12 років тому

    Best commercial to date. I want to work for NS

  • @GATX2115
    @GATX2115 2 місяці тому +2

    WE ARE DERAILING WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥

  • @redleader8952
    @redleader8952 5 років тому +6

    dang i wish i could press a button and it would give me more model train track :/

  • @CameronRenaud
    @CameronRenaud 11 місяців тому

    I’m convinced this commercial was like an Easter Egg to the heritage units. I loved this commercial when I saw it on TV.

  • @the-terrible63
    @the-terrible63 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video, thank you.

  • @MichkovsBurner
    @MichkovsBurner 12 років тому

    Nice Video NS, I especially like The Toy Box with all the predecessor railroads on it!

  • @gustman9048
    @gustman9048 3 роки тому +1

    So a magical NS engine that shocked every toy in this kids room turning this into a toy story film. Cool

  • @mikeytrains1
    @mikeytrains1 8 років тому +3

    0:21 shows the railroads NS is made of. I can't believe it!

  • @alex123-useboy6
    @alex123-useboy6 5 років тому

    That commercial is awesome 👍👍😊

  • @jayla007
    @jayla007 11 років тому +2

    Absolutely BRILLIANT commercial - and matches the philosophy of our company - EarthWise Ventures, Inc. We believe that for-profit private investment is the only way to sustainable economic development - our focus is infrastructure as well - marine transport in sub-saharan Africa.

  • @pedroid8585
    @pedroid8585 3 роки тому +5

    These could be new characters for Toy Story 5 if they made one.

  • @PonyVisation
    @PonyVisation 11 років тому +3

    Railroads our our past. Railroads are the present. Railroads are the future.

  • @vintagesimplexfirealarmsof6440
    @vintagesimplexfirealarmsof6440 3 роки тому +3

    One of your trains goes by my house and I like the sound of it sometimes some of the horns sound like steam whistles

  • @nkproad777
    @nkproad777 12 років тому

    Awwww! :) Dude that was cute, yeah I liked that they included the fallen flags that make them up in the comercial, wow, great job Norfolk Southern, great job :D.

  • @SuzinBean
    @SuzinBean 12 років тому

    Beautiful and TRUE!

  • @AlbertaTrackside
    @AlbertaTrackside 12 років тому

    WOW that was cool! This is how a corporation SHOULD be!

  • @braydentehtechman2012
    @braydentehtechman2012 3 роки тому +2

    POV: you are in my future bedroom and something super weird happens to my train set happens when I go to sleep

  • @MarkShannonroad_videos
    @MarkShannonroad_videos 12 років тому +1

    Thanks for all the older railroad logos on the toy chest. Norfolk & Western is the railroad I first knew as they had railway in Moberly, MO. Nice seeing that logo again! Keep up the good work, NS!

  • @branch-line
    @branch-line 12 років тому

    Absolutely incredible!

  • @justkiddin08
    @justkiddin08 12 років тому +2

    Cool. I like it!

  • @laddy819
    @laddy819 8 років тому +1

    Funny thing for me is, I work for a local school district north of Columbus OH but I pretend I work for NS. I have NS jacket, NS ball cap, winter stocking knitted hat, NS short sleeved work shirts and coffee mug with matching coaster.

  • @hamburgrailfan7620
    @hamburgrailfan7620 6 років тому +1

    At 0:08 it says 30 on the lamp

  • @PnPrailroad
    @PnPrailroad 12 років тому +1

    Kudos.. going out to NS for this. Nice Video ! You're in our dreams too.

  • @jerseyshorerailproductions
    @jerseyshorerailproductions 12 років тому

    Did anybody notice the heritage railroad logos on the toy chest? I really loved this.

  • @bjohanam
    @bjohanam 5 років тому +1

    I ❤ NS trains

  • @ziggycurrans
    @ziggycurrans 12 років тому +1

    This is Super Bowl quality.

  • @wrailfan
    @wrailfan 12 років тому

    Really great commercial!

  • @barronforce2.0_brigadeedition

    I always loved this commercials

  • @pavfen
    @pavfen 10 років тому

    MAGICAL...LOVE IT...!

  • @Elliottblancher
    @Elliottblancher 4 місяці тому +4

    Was relevant when it came out but now in 2024, its not what it use to be

  • @agt7532
    @agt7532 7 місяців тому

    I really like all the toys and the fish tank in this room.

  • @ChesapeakendOhioRR
    @ChesapeakendOhioRR 5 років тому +2

    I notice the Norfolk southern logos on the toy box there was a conrail n and w and Wichita more

  • @AwesomeRailFan
    @AwesomeRailFan 12 років тому +1

    Very good video NS :D

  • @OldsVistaCruiser
    @OldsVistaCruiser 12 років тому

    And the alphabet blocks on the floor in front of the toy box, naturally, spell NS. This has to be one of the most-awesome commercials that I have ever seen for any company. NS, who was the Darrin Stephens at which ad agency that created this masterpiece? However, it is a bit busy (as I know your road is) - but I love it!

  • @Norfolksouthernproduction-ns
    @Norfolksouthernproduction-ns 2 місяці тому

    NORFOLK SOUTHERN I AM A FAN

  • @ripqhy
    @ripqhy 12 років тому

    awesome ad ... very nice..! :D

  • @OTDESIGNS
    @OTDESIGNS 12 років тому

    Really great concept and execution!

  • @Southernrailfan10
    @Southernrailfan10 12 років тому

    Well done NS

  • @Train2589
    @Train2589 12 років тому

    WOW! just pure WOW!

  • @KalamazooAreaRailfan
    @KalamazooAreaRailfan 2 роки тому +2

    I'd like to know how they got a camera 10 years Ago at 1080p that looks like 4K

  • @ChristianNoelTrain_Productions
    @ChristianNoelTrain_Productions 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow amazing

  • @RailfanTubeNetwork
    @RailfanTubeNetwork 12 років тому

    AWESOME!!!

  • @NS8098Railfan
    @NS8098Railfan 3 роки тому +1

    Nice!

  • @Blupearl2003
    @Blupearl2003 12 років тому

    awesome to see both the "Southern" and N&W" stickers on the trunk.

  • @pahogger
    @pahogger 12 років тому

    Very cool, and very true!

  • @strasburgrailfan90
    @strasburgrailfan90 2 роки тому +1

    Didn’t know NS starred in Toy Story 4

  • @BearOfTheBeach
    @BearOfTheBeach 9 років тому +6

    Ha. This is like toy story meets NS!

  • @ChessieSystem1973
    @ChessieSystem1973 10 місяців тому +1

    0:20 Didn’t think I’d notice all of Norfolk Southern’s predecessor railways?

  • @cl0wn_689
    @cl0wn_689 12 років тому +1

    you should make that the trailer for toy story 4 that would be awesome i am a huge rail fan and NS you have do a terrific job well done.

  • @pepper_onih
    @pepper_onih 3 роки тому +1

    that moment when a railway company gives one of it's diesel locomotives a *steam whistle.*

  • @Sirensofgrimescounty
    @Sirensofgrimescounty 3 роки тому +1

    now i want to buy alot of NS model trains

  • @serbianrailfanning967
    @serbianrailfanning967 2 роки тому +1

    When is the Norfolk Southern Story movie dropping?

  • @benturner472
    @benturner472 День тому

    Creative idea

  • @veshremysbiggestfan1889
    @veshremysbiggestfan1889 2 роки тому

    This is amazing

  • @Rowdybush123
    @Rowdybush123 4 місяці тому

    0:20 nice reference to your history NS!

  • @biscayne427
    @biscayne427 12 років тому

    Conrail sticker on the toy box. Awesome

  • @justjack822
    @justjack822 3 місяці тому +1

    if only i could afford to own a decent Norfolk southern model

  • @litasanchez4484
    @litasanchez4484 11 місяців тому

    That looks so cool I really wish I have the same thing

  • @Eastkentuckysirensandtrains

    I remember seeing this add on a Burger King TV. Great memories

  • @Japaneseempire2
    @Japaneseempire2 Рік тому

    Wish I had a room like that

  • @thebachboyimtoolazytoedit2825
    @thebachboyimtoolazytoedit2825 3 роки тому +1

    I know I did something about it but was that a Bachmann afternoon since it had the six axles it could have been an athearn SD something EMD SD my guess is as in a thorn or a Bachmann course Atlas is still an option there

  • @AGHRMatt
    @AGHRMatt 12 років тому +1

    Great commercial. What scale trains were used?

  • @AndrewNeilFalconer
    @AndrewNeilFalconer 12 років тому

    When the O Scale NS Heritage diesels are produced you could make a new commercial.

  • @Andybandy
    @Andybandy Місяць тому +1

    EAST PALESTINE WILL NEVER FORGET

  • @RylandEaly
    @RylandEaly 6 місяців тому +3

    2024 anyone

  • @keithbeep1266
    @keithbeep1266 3 роки тому +1

    How are they walking and how is the train running by itself