Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation

⚓ THE ORIGIN STORY: How I Became The Tagus’s Sailor! 🚂🏎️

Many of you have followed my journey here on Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation, but tonight I want to share exactly how this passion came to life right here in Oeiras and Lisbon.

My obsession with transport observation started years ago on the railway platforms. I loved capturing the raw power, heavy engineering, and speed of locomotives cutting through the landscape. That same thrill naturally drew me to high-performance sportscars—tracking their design, aerodynamics, and pure exhaust notes.

But living right where the Tagus River meets the Atlantic Ocean, the ultimate calling was right in front of me. I realized that the heavy naval frigates, aircraft carriers, and historic tall ships navigating our river mouth are the grandest transport machines on Earth.

To honor our strategic waters, celebrate our 700-year maritime alliances, and deliver precise technical details to you, my persona "The Tagus's Sailor" was born!

After a 10-month break behind the lens following my tour of the Italian flagship Trieste last August, I officially broke my absence yesterday. I stepped back ON CAMERA using my brand-new Sony gear and DJI mini mics to capture the historic French Navy schooner FS Étoile departing at the 06:00 PM Golden Hour!

This weekend, the full 4K documentary drops right here with clean Option 1 technical overlays. Thank you for being part of this journey. The Tagus's Sailor is back, and we are just getting started! 🚀

#TheTagussSailor #TransportObservation #ShipSpotting #TrainSpotting #CarSpotting #Lisbon

1 week ago | [YT] | 4

Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation

⚓ NEW DOCUMENTARY LIVE: HMS Sutherland (F81) Port Call!

Watch the complete morning arrival and final departure sequence of the British Royal Navy's legendary Type 23 frigate navigating the Tagus River! This 28-year veteran looks spectacular moving under the bridge.

📺 Watch the Full Video Here: https://youtu.be/a_Nu-8tBxHY

Also, big news for the channel: The Tagus's Sailor series is expanding, and I will be returning ON CAMERA this Saturday at 08:00 AM to cover the arrival of the historic French Navy tall ship, FS Étoile!

Don't forget to leave a comment on the video and subscribe to Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation for more sportscars, trains, and warships! 🏎️ Trains 🚂 Warships ⚓

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation

Good afternoon, guys, how are you doing today.

Its been a long time since i came here to address to everyone, so hope you are all good without any issues

i just posted a new video on Youtube of a freight train doing street running from the Docks of Alcãntara in Lisbon Portugal, to Alverca.


Hope you guys enjoy, if you are new, put a like, comment and subscribe and stay safe out there.

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation

Go afternoon, guys, how are you doing today.

I have big news to share with you all.

⚓ 3,300+ views on my FS Mistral (L9013) video!

Thank you everyone for watching, liking and commenting 🇫🇷🌊



What ship should I film next?
• Frigate
• Helicopter carrier
• Tall ship
• Cruise ship

Let me know below 👇

4 months ago | [YT] | 4

Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation

Good evening, guys, how are you doing today.

I just want to stop by and wish every single one of your a Happy New Year, and Good Entrances to 2026, and hope that it will happiness, peace and health.

I want thank for your loyalty, support and help over the year, that we reach 6000 subscribers, and lets keep on pushing to reach 7000 followers her on Youtube.
With consistency and good quality, we will get in there, i want to let you guys know that i havent been posting long videos due to my old camera was not functioning properly, but the good news is i have a new 4k camera: the Sony ZV-E10.
We finish the year with 6440 subscribers on Youtube, halfway to 6500.

Also, this year, i watched Jurassic World Chaos Theory Seasons 3 and 4 to watch the end of the history of our main heroes: The Nublar Six, which has made me very sad to say goodbyt to such beloved characters that i have watched since the beginning in Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous.

All-in-all, thank you for a terrific 2025! I cannot wait to see what 2026 brings us all, and I appreciate every single one of you for helping me get to 6440 Subscribers this year! So excited to get things started for the new year!

Stay safe out there, guys, … and I’ll see you all… in the next one! and God Bless you all!

5 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 21

Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation

🚂✈🚗 Hey everyone, how are you doing today.

I’ve been checking my channel analytics, and I found something interesting: 89% of my watch time comes from people who aren’t subscribed yet! 📊 That’s a huge number.

If we work together, I’d love to bring that number down to around 70% not subscribed – and that means more train, plane, and car content for all of you. 🚆✈🚘

👉 So, if you enjoy my videos and haven’t subscribed yet, please hit that Subscribe button – it helps the channel grow and supports me in bringing you even better content. 🙌

Thank you so much for the support – you’re the best community! ❤️

Stay safe out there, guys, and God bless you all.

8 months ago | [YT] | 9

Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation

Good afternoon, guys, how are you doing today.

I have bad news for you all: ´

As some of you know, my current camera, the FDR AXP55, has been more blurred than ever from the right side of the lens due to internal fungus being spread, which affects the image quality. One part of the lens is now permanently blurred.



🎯 That’s why I’m working hard to upgrade to the Panasonic HC-VXF1, a much better camera that will allow me to deliver clearer and more professional videos of trains, F1, aviation and more!



🙏 If you'd like to support my content and help make this upgrade happen faster, you can now do so on the Super Thanks.

Stay safe out there, guys, and God Bless you all.

#LisbonRailProductionsAndF1 #Trainspotting #F1 #YouTubeCommunity #CameraUpgrade #ThankYou

8 months ago | [YT] | 10

Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation

✈️🚁 1 Year Ago Today – Oeiras Air Show 2024 🚁✈️

On this very day, the skies over Oeiras came alive with the roar of the Portuguese Navy’s Westland Lynx Mk95 helicopters. Their breathtaking demonstration – from the precision crossover passes to the dramatic carousel maneuvers and the Marines’ fast-rope insertion to a vessel below – left the crowd in absolute awe

⚓ These machines aren’t just helicopters; they are a symbol of skill, teamwork, and dedication. Every move flown that day represented countless hours of training by the Navy’s helicopter squadron.

✨ The moment when the two Lynx flew nose-to-nose, spiraling upwards before diving again, is still remembered as one of the highlights of the entire show. Many in the crowd had never seen such precision before in Portugal – and the reaction was simply unforgettable.

🙌 One year later, the memory still inspires. The Lynx continues to embody the power and pride of the Portuguese Navy, proving that Portugal can stand tall on the world stage of aviation demonstrations.

📸 Here’s to the Lynx Mk95 – and to the hope of seeing many more spectacular performances in the years ahead. 🚁🇵🇹

#OeirasAirShow #PortugueseNavy #LynxMk95 #HelicopterDisplay #AirshowAnniversary #AvGeek ‪@MarinhaPortuguesa‬

8 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation

Hello guys, how are you doing today.




I just posted a new video, while on see anPatrol Vessel of the Italian Navy in Portugal.
I have writed about the specs of this amazing ship of the Italian Navy.
Make sure to watch the video, make a comment like and subscribe.
Stay safe ou there guys, and Fod Bless you all.

8 months ago | [YT] | 1

Vasco Caldeira | Transport Observation

🚆✈🚗 We’re getting closer to another milestone! 🚗✈🚆

Hello everyone!

Hope you all are a magnificent day, I’m really excited to share that our channel has officially reached 6,243 subscribers! That’s 57 more amazing people joining us away from hitting the 6,300 mark. Every single one of you has helped this channel grow — whether you’ve been here from the beginning or just joined recently, I appreciate your support more than words can say.

Our journey together has been full of trains, cars, planes, and all the adventures in between. I’ve loved capturing these moments and sharing them with you, and knowing that so many of you enjoy watching makes it all worth it.

We’re on a mission to keep improving — better footage, more variety, and even more exciting content. I’m aiming to invest in better filming equipment like the Panasonic HC-VXF1, so that future videos can be even sharper, smoother, and more immersive. My current camera, the Sony FDR AXP55, has internal fungus, which affects the quality of the image, in other words, one part of the lens in permanently blurred.

If you want to support the channel even further, remember you can use Super Thanks on YouTube or join my Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Let’s push towards 6,300 together — and then, who knows how far we’ll go! 🚆📸

Thank you for being part of this journey! 🙏

10 months ago | [YT] | 12