A Look Inside | Sealed and Abandoned for 40 Years | Destination Adventure

I have heard many stories and rumours that this train exists, but I wasn't sure I believed them. The famous 17 km long train tunnel, under passing three glaciers and an entire mountain, built to get oar and people safely to and from the site, is a story that many don't know. The tunnel itself has been sealed at each end for 40 years now, but it served a great purpose in its time, and at the time was a world famous achievement. The fact that there was an access from that conveyor shaft into the train tunnel is a wild coincidence, and the fact that the train was right there is even more. I wish I had a better light with me this day, but it was one of those things you just cant plan for. And let's face it, a GoPro is not the ideal camera for the situation. Never the less, it was amazing to see this in person.
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[@Kemano11]

I worked at Granduc in the 1980s. The road tunnel you went through was used in the winter to bypass a very avalanche prone stretch of road. Even though they had a full time avalanche management crew, this part of the road was just to dangerous. To use the tunnel, they had to keep the ice out of it as you saw. They did this by installing a diesel generator at one end. It supplied power to 2 large oil fired furnaces that kept the water from freezing. There was also a large door that kept the cold wind from blowing through the tunnel. The green locomotive was built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. They were 1500VDC electric locomotives. I did electrical maintenance work on them and on the road tunnel as well. The tunnel you followed down to the train was a conveyor galley that brought the ore from the ore dump up to the mill building. The conveyor was designated 180602 if I remember correctly. I walked that galley a few times as well.

[@Gridlessness]

The broken glass cylinder at 11:40 is fillled with silica beads. They are a desiccant to ensure the power transformer can vent air when hot but not draw in moist air when it cools. The power transformer has all those metal pipes to allow the insulating/cooling oil to naturally convect and dissipate heat.

[@napalmholocaust9093]

Thermo-siphon.

[@johnpatterson4272]

NICE!

[@oculusangelicus8978]

The second door you found when you went into that conveyer tunnel is a mine train/locomotive. it had a "back hoe" loader mounted on the side of it and it was mean for loading the main train that hauled the raw ore out of the mine. plus a liquid cooled generator you found on the other side of the train hanger doors. when they finished and closed the mine, removing the equipment is far too expensive to do unless they had another mine to take it too, so they locked up the loader locomotive with a few of the decent cars that remained in good condition in case they ever found another ore bearing deposit in the region. which is likely who hired the exploration company that you found at the lower plateau. Once another decent deposit is found the company will go back into that mine and remove those locomotives and put them to use in the next mine. if they don't find anything in the region, then they will write off the equipment and simply leave it in the mine to rot for ever. it's how the big corporations do things. I knew a guy who was a middle man for those big corporations that found equipment for them to buy and made the exchange possible and he made more money than kings and emperors and retired a multi-millionaire at the age of 36! moved to Bahamas and also had a villa in the French Riviera as well as more Women and Super Cars than you could shake a stick at! Haven't heard anything of him since he left Canada for warmer climes, the lucky duck, but luck had nothing to do with his fortunes, he was a very smart business man, hence his retirement at 36! After watching more of your video, that train is already a write-off at more than 33,000 hours!!! SO it will sit in there fore ever more.

[@sandkirk]

So many times I have explored that tunnel but have never been brave enough to make it to the end. Once again making me homesick, thanks for sharing my home town.

[@edford3764]

The engine is a mitsubishi electric, the cars are 50 or 100 ton side dump ore cars. (If memory serves me. ) the camp looks like its on the old mill site lower pad.

[@katrides6792]

How is the tunnel for travel? rough? What made you turn around?

[@kerfufflesnxg4n720]

I spent many yrs doing this , now to I’ll , not ur channel kept me going , when quacks says it my time lol, don’t feel Srry I had best times in live doing this and ur channel awesome , would like to see if can get out ur way sum time, leave u bit money or stuff to keep going and give many people pleasure I had from these streams big thanks

[@joshc606]

​@@Paul-ch7stwhat have you done lately? Lol

[@Paul-ch7st]

@@joshc606 bro go work in your bomby commy , needs it lol

[@sforgus27]

Man, I give you tons of credit for going in that tunnel alone! That train was a mega cool find. My son is a huge train buff, and I can’t wait to show him this…great stuff as always!

[@thedrainjunkie5654]

I was waiting for one of the buttons / switches to work and scare the shit outta him. hehehe...

[@crowdedcar]

When he said “I’ve only heard stories about this but didn’t believe it existed” I assumed he was talking about the train tunnel itself. I was NOT prepared for a whole LOCOMOTIVE????? To just be buried underground behind and metal door.

[@HM2SGT]

Some things deserve to be watched on a 46 inch plasma television. 👍

[@jamesshepherd1995]

Granduc was legendary, and being Hyderized (Everclear grain alcohol) in Hyder, Alaska was part of the ritual en route from Stewart, BC. Never sit on the left side of the bus after a few beers in Hyder, since it is a sickening straight drop down to the glacier. Thanks for pointing out that they need to seal the conveyor tunnel as well. The train was standard gauge railway, and not a toy... lol

[@elwaupo1]

Now how cool was that, I’ve heard of finding watches, cameras and even cars but a whole train? This is why we watch these videos, you are living our dreams of exploring, many of us don’t have the time or resources to do something like this but you bring our dreams to our homes. Can’t say thank you enough for your journeys and keep up the great work!

[@ismewhat1234]

Took the words right out of my mouth. I got the same feelings🤙

[@KingreX32]

I wish i didnt have to just watch. I wish I could do.

[@paula.jackson5463]

Man you have steel ones! Going into a shaft without an air test.......I have worked in mining a number of years ago, open pit, conventional cut and fill as well as ramp. That is some old stuff. The broken glass unit on the transformer was most likely for Moisture Management. Great tour and love the wheels, both electric and diesel!

[@josephpk4878]

This is the type of vacation that I need.

[@crowdedcar]

When you turned the cam and said “locomotive” my jaw DROPPED. How do you even comprehend that scale in such a dark, cramped space? Absolutely stunning. Cheers.

[@TWROC96]

What a day of adventures- riding your bike in a tunnel that's filled with ice at the end, going underground and finding a train (bet those folks who put it there thought they would be the last to see that train. Nope, not when Dustin is hunting up "lost treasures") and running into two grizzly bears on the way back to the Adventure Rig. What an exciting day.

[@tinman610]

I was up there in 1987 working in mineral exploration for the summer. We drove down the power tunnel and got 90% of the way through until blocked by ice like you were. Some of us walked the last bit but the driver had to back up all the way down the tunnel. It seems that end of the tunnel always has ice in it.

[@stephensalloum7763]

Where is That Location at what is the Locomotive

[@krishaight3295]

I know a guy who drove that train. They ran a locomotive and the front, and at the end of the train. The train shuttled cars back and forth. They had a driver in both units, one for forward operation and one for reverse operation. They communicated with signal bells and the signals were all recorded in the office. The guy I know is colour blind and could only tell what colour the rail lights were by seeing if the bottom or top light was on. He ran it for years and no one knew. He also told me that one trip the other operator fell asleep and plowed into the wood barrier at the end of the rail line. Just for good measure the guy ran the bell for stop, because it was all recorded. Cool that you found it. I knew it was seal in the tunnel but didn’t know there was access to it.

[@joshbuck5877]

Finding the old train is like finding gold what a find

[@burningbarnavit]

You're slowly convincing me to leave everything behind, walk into the woods, and never look back.

[@burningbarnavit]

Yoooo.. if you ever want a temporary road trip traveling companion, HMU! I'm an "on-site" mechanic [with electrical & hydraulic skills], a drone operator with *multiple* DJI drones, a photographer/videographer with cameras, gimbals, sound, and lighting gear. I also have an SVT Raptor that we could use for craziness lol. And.. I'm a historian with TONS of knowledge of the PNW. Plus, I'll work for FREE hundred doll hairs!!! I just really live what you do man. I wanna help if I can. Not a clout chaser either: I don't need to be famous lol.

[@SRM_NZ]

I kept thinking...."he must of got out alive...I'm watching the video" ...I'm not an 'underground guy'......freaks me out...I'm glad you're the guy that got this incredible footage.

[@jaykanngiesser3454]

Dustin, you totally rock, man! This old man just LOVES the story telling, history, videography that you do! You are truly inspiring young fellow. Well done!

[@paulsayer8248]

What an awesome adventure, I am ever so grateful. At 81 years old I'd have never seen this with out you. Thanks Dustin for what you do to bring this amazing footage to us. I love everything Trains, Happy trails. P.

[@codycatinus9446]

Heavy equipment operator here, 5000 hours is considered "a lot" now, seeing 36 000 hours on a machine, damn that things got stories

[@Awsom47Merc]

* Destination Detroit Adventure for us today ... Dream Cruise Saturday ! You be careful in those tunnels Dustin 😮 !

[@MikeCottonNomadsOnTheRoad]

My wife and I were there earlier this month. We stopped at that tunnel and had a gander inside but it was a big hell no to venturing in there. Salmon Glacier, holy what a majestic sight, the mozzies were brutal though.

[@pigoff123]

A cup of coffee and the beautiful nature surrounding you would just be amazing.

[@LMStevens]

I live in the South, but there is a special time to see a door open to a snowy landscape. It is clean. It invites creation. It invites wonderful creations to take place,

[@BlackCat-aka-Jewels]

Geez Dustin lolol you are a straight up savage lol....my husband going" naw...he won't go in that tunnel " me " uh yeah he will. Its Dustin Porter " lolol Hey...we are so happy to have found you. Whst great adventures! We are playing catch-up but love it all. Thankyou so much! Happy adventures! Bill and Julia ❤

[@Beeford101]

Another great adventure!! Thanks for ALL that YOU do!!

[@ricknelson576]

Great video as always. Thanks for the adventure.

[@joezip6389]

Awesome video, Great find Keep them coming

[@michellebreau1124]

Another outstanding video, Dustin.

[@carrieanderson297]

Thank you for another amazing video 😊

[@orientxprsoffroad]

Amazing find! As always great adventure. Thanks for sharing.

[@kimmoyer8298]

Thanks for another wild ride with you. Awesome video and the train was very cool.

[@kathypadgitt9888]

You are very brave! Another great video.

[@pw7.088]

Wow that was an amazing explore ! Thank you and be safe 😊

[@kenuber4014]

Nothing better than a cup of coffee, and Destination Adventure on a Saturday morning! Thanks Dustin!

[@RobsNeighbor]

Thank you for another awesome adventure! Love the video and the stories you tell!

[@angesvlogs6628]

Thank u for another awesome adventure 😊❤

[@CanadianSledDog]

That was so friggin cool to share that discovery with you! Can't wait to see what you can learn about it and the history episode you create from it but just seeing that moment of discovery was so good.

[@lindasalway3749]

WOW!!! Another great video!!! I am so glad I found your channel!!! Every adventure you take us on is so amazing!!! I appreciate you so much for what you're doing....thank you. As always much love from Colorado ❤!!!!

[@easylife50]

I found myself holding my breath while you were looking at the train!! Super cool, im very claustrophobic and could never dream of this. Thank you again for sharing!!

[@SprocketGames]

I really enjoyed this adventure! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@jay2boots]

Great episode Dustin, what a find.

[@benjaminhillas-seeger9233]

Wow that’s so cool! I love your videos, they really inspire me to push my confidence boundaries when exploring and they inspire me to make a trip to bc and explore the remote areas

[@marygoodsell3602]

Your adventurous videos are so interesting and inspiring! Thank you!

[@andychandler9362]

The photography and drone footage is always first class! Thanks for taking us along!

[@fredv7487]

Awesome job Dustin. What fantastic views. Thanks for taking us along. Always look forward to your videos. Stay safe and happy trails.

[@monroegibson8063]

Ah man. Another great video Dustin. Thank you for sharing with us. I can't do these kind of things because of my health. I sure like watching you doing this stuff. Pretty cool. Keeping them coming cause it's hard to wait for the next one . Just awesome. :)

[@screwthecabal6453]

I love old trains that have been abandoned and that one you found is totally awesome!

[@chrisrickard-ch5ht]

That was very interesting, thanks for showing it to us.

[@JosephSniadecki-tc5ce]

Another outstanding video Dustin!!!!!!!!

[@joelepack938]

That old train was so cool! Great video!

[@chunkylover53ataol]

Thank you Dustin for another great adventure. Your curiosity, courage and perseverance usually payoff and this time was no different. What an unbelievable find you made inside that tunnel. Looking forward to seeing what comes next. Thanks for taking us along!

[@stanorlowski6797]

Your adventures have bin some of the best in our lives also . Thank you Dustin .

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Dustin it’s just awesome that you get to experience the wonders of nature and we are fortunate enough that you choose to share these experiences with us,thanks !

[@JustLou71]

I couldn't even imagine the feeling you must have had finding that train. Great video!

[@justwanderinround4113]

Wow! That was incredible

[@haulinags]

Another great adventure!!!! thank you!!

[@johnmccormick175]

Great video Dustin ..stay safe.

[@johncloar1692]

Nice adventure. What a surprise finding the train. Thanks for thanking us along.

[@RailTownFan]

Nice Find!!! Tunnels and Trains!!! Great episode!!

[@gypsierover-nz]

Omg what a find, one of my favorite episodes , thank you

[@BobbyBiff]

Dude! Solid adventure! I love that old underground train find, blew my mind! Good stuff 🙌

[@kencooper5201]

Great discovery Dustin! Looking forward the future video of the train. Thanks!

[@jesseabel8535]

I absolutely love your videos, the places the views are truly refreshing and remarkable thank you can't wait for more

[@selltech88]

Man super cool video man! And to do all that alone. Crazy cool!

[@eelain5937]

I feel sorry for your Momma and Daddy!! I was scared for you - but kept reminding myself that I wouldn't be watching this video if something had happened to you!! Dustin, You've got to be careful!! There could be dead bodies down there or a Grizzly!! Yikes!! I hope your Momma gives you a good finger-wagging!! Stay safe!!

[@Jasontodd74]

Another one of my favorites!! An amazing place!!

[@paulson6270]

Ohhhh Wow Dustin, your adventures are are amazing. Wonderful job on your videos. Love everything! Stay safe. And keep taking us with you.

[@SandyHansenPhotography]

Outstanding video! Love to see the glacier! You worried us when took your bike through that tunnel and then when you went down in that cave we were on the edge of our seats! What a awesome find! Thanks for taking us along! To see parts of the world we would need see!

[@workhorsetraildesign]

love me some hidden treasures! well done, really enjoyed this one!

[@oxygen454]

This video was really cool! Thanks!

[@marilynmaker5942]

Wow, your e-bike is a beast! And you are so brave. Quite the discovery. Thank you for another great adventure & video Dustin! 🥰

[@toddtraficanti4832]

It is always so enjoyable , I love the outdoors and the adventure. Your videos are able to give me a short but energizing vacation. I can say it’s one of the best channels. Thank you as always.

[@michaeldixon908]

That was amazing. I doubt I’d have gone that far with just a headlamp, must be a really good one. Great video as always and inspires me (and others I’m sure) to get out and explore our local wilderness. Thanks again for taking us along.

[@beachbum333]

Dustin, thanks again for another great video! Stay well. Stay happy. Peace

[@stebishopnomad1838]

You never cease to amaze us all with your daring adventures absolutely brilliant Chanel

[@johnmuhic7360]

Whoo-Whoo. All aboard the adventure train, with your conductor, Mr. Porter. Really nice to see some wildlife on this vid. When I would mountain bike old logging roads without a firearm, I carried bear spray, bangers, a road flare, and had a marine air horn strapped to my handlebars. The horn was very effective. The flare was in case I could not use the spray due to possible blow-back from wind. Can't think of any animal that wants a torch in their face. Gotta love the Wild. Next month, colours in the trees. One of my favourite times to tour the North. Keep up the good work. Safe travels. Cheers :)

[@Abc-kf4qx]

One of your most incredible finds EVER! That was amazing! THIS is exactly why I love your channel. Well done Sir!

[@Eyepealer]

That’s awesome! Be nice to know some history behind it all. Would love to see a follow up adventure there. Good job Dustin!!!

[@bctw9004]

What I enjoy so much about this channel is you include the history of the locations. Thanks and keep up the great abandoned content! Cheers from Tn USA.

[@milesandhikes]

WOW!!! what an awesome cool find!! I thoroughly enjoyed this one, Dustin!

[@phillipstevens7194]

This could be the best adventure this season! I seriously hope you can get back down there will the right equipment...that was seriously cool!

[@revee1000]

Another awesome video. Almost 20 minutes I like the longer ones.😊

[@ARluvr1]

What a great video. Beautiful scenery.

[@debbydrach]

What a great adventure!! I actually gasped when you found that train, I was super stoked about you finding it. Great job 👏👏👏

[@kaineleeabel]

Another amazing adventure

[@charlesmichaelpaiz135]

I love discovering and investigating, exploring tunnels, caves, and such. Thank you, once again, Dustin, for a fantastic video. I just loved.

[@marjanjanzen4605]

Wow Dustin another awesome adventure to view. Thank you for sharing! All the best, Robert and Mary

[@renayvance-moser9434]

Thank you for taking me along. You rock.

[@practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962]

What a beautiful place!! You did your best filming the train and it being dark is part of the story!! It was be great to see and learn more about the history of the place

[@almantinaa]

how brave of you to go inside that tunnel and make it so far. I would had felt lost for sure at some point but before that claustrophobia would had defeated me. And that grizzly meeting was also nerve-wrecking.

[@user-lg1gj3li9j]

Dustin, I absolutely love the outdoor scenery, however I'm really not a fan of underground spaces after being subjected to a collapse in a smallish tunnel. My heart pounded the whole time you were in the dark. Your adventuring has been fun and i'm looking forward to so many more. Happy trails and safe travels to you

[@derekwalters6132]

I kept thinking yeah I’d rather have a partner with me while exploring underground, it would take nothing to slip and end up smashing a knee against that train. And who knows whether or not you’re going to get cell reception underground, doubt the guys renting out that site would hear you or know where you are

[@daylenichols1415]

My claustrophobia kicked in as well, but I had to watch!

[@Finlander89]

Well that was one action packed episode =) Every one of these is a treasure so keep em coming for us boring nine to five workers (or 8-4 as we do around these parts). Your channel was one inspiration source for me to recently and finally pick up a camera to start a new hobby in photography to liven up my recreative back road/trail biking rounds :)

[@douglasmckee754]

Awesome find. Great video

[@jonnieson9656]

Just love this adventure, that train was awesome!

[@orenshriki]

I absolutely can't wait for you to get back to that spot !!!! Probably one of the coolest finds yet !!!!

[@parkerottoackley6325]

MAN,,,What a adventure ! Always something new Thanks again brother

[@TheTvTexter]

Such a cool adventure, you sure have courage dude!

[@paulstaab1705]

U got some seriously big ones. But that was incredibly cool. Thank you

[@curlysonthemove]

What a cool find... The dim lighting made the adventure with you as authentic as it was for you... Never apologize for that... You deliver the best content I have seen...